Career World, a Weekly Reader publication articles from September 2008

Career World, a Weekly Reader publication archives from September 2008

Marvelous maestro.(at work)(Gustavo Dudamel)(Brief article)(Photograph)
September 1, 2008... Gustavo Dudamel, 27, is one of the most talked-about performers in classical music. Some say he's the most talented conductor at work today. Here, he dynamically conducts the Simon Bolivar Youth Symphony Orchestra. In 2009, Dudamel is slated to...

Jobs for all (economic) seasons.(career world 411)(Brief article)
September 1, 2008... You may have heard a lot of talk about the economy hitting tough times. Looking for jobs in a slumping economy can be challenging, but take heart: There are some jobs that are recession-proof. The dollar may backflip, dip, and dive, but these...

The tech world needs women.(career world 411)(Brief article)
September 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Attention, women! Information technology (IT) jobs are growing twice as fast as the national average for all fields, but only 27 percent of those jobs are held by women. The National Center for Women &...

The apprentice: radio rookie.(career world 411)(Jordan Teklay)
September 1, 2008... "I landed in New York City two years ago, when I was 15. Imagine a skinny black kid getting off the Greyhound bus. In one hand, I had my emancipation papers. And in the other, a suitcase filled with my nicest jeans, my Nikes and my Jordans, and...

Make feng shui work for you.(career world 411)(Brief article)
September 1, 2008... Want some good career advice grounded in ancient Chinese philosophy? Rethink your work area. "In feng shui, we believe your environment is a reflection of your life," feng shui master Mary Stewart told Career World. Here are three feng shui...

How to be a millionaire.(career world 411)(Brief article)
September 1, 2008... Ashley Quails is really into MySpace. She's so into it that the social networking site helped make her a millionaire by age 17. Ashley (known by her online name "AshBo") makes money by helping people customize their social networking pages on...

Get your motor running: Jennifer Bromme turned her love of motorcycles into a business.(be your own boss)(Werkstatt Motorcycles)(Interview)
September 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Jennifer Bromme started her motorcycle repair shop at age 24 with nothing but $800, a toolbox, a table, and a serious work ethic. When she first opened Werkstatt Motorcycles in San Francisco (www.werkstattsf.com),...

Everywhere a sign: express yourself for a living as American Sign Language interpreter.(focus)(Cover story)
September 1, 2008... Overhead sprinklers are shooting cold mist at everyone, yet the tour group stays attentive to its spirited guide--and to the woman making gestures beside her. As the guide comments on plants in the conservatory, Ruth Murphy interprets the...

Navigating the college fair: this big event can help you narrow the field.(groundwork)
September 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Being choosy is not always a bad thing, especially when it comes to picking the right college. The process can seem overwhelming. But a trip to a college fair can help you narrow your choices. "A college fair is...

You are what you e-mail: get across a clear message and get ahead.(get the gig)
September 1, 2008... Sorry cant tlk rite now b/c @ wrk n id wen I get off ill call tom if u wna tlk 2nite call l8r Although this message may be easy for you to understand, chances are it's not for most adults. Do you have what it takes to be an effective...

Top floor, please! You can climb high in the hotel industry.(school to work)
September 1, 2008... Debbie Grant wasn't sure what she wanted to do after graduating from high school. She spent a few months at a community college but decided that higher education wasn't for her. A friend told her about an opening for a sales position at a...

Making scents: creating yummy-smelling candles is a dream job for one young chemist.(career spotlight)(Hannah Follis)(Interview)
September 1, 2008... Monday through Friday, Hannah Follis, 24, goes home smelling like her work. "I always have people commenting on how good I smell," Follis says. "My job helps me to smell my best!" Follis is a research and development chemist at Illume, a...

High-tech nursing: think nursing is all bedpans and hand-holding? Think again.(tech talk)
September 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] It was a warm and sunny morning the day 8-year-old Michael Higgins almost died. Michael had been walking to his classroom that morning when he collapsed. He stopped breathing. His heart was no longer beating. Luckily...

Destination: NASA: flight surgeon James D. Polk works for NASA. Here's how Polk went from growing up in small-town Ohio to preparing to send astronauts to Mars.(career map)(National Aeronautics and Space Administration)(Brief article)
September 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] START HIGH SCHOOL AND COMMUNITY COLLEGE Polk wasn't sure what he wanted to study after high school near Dayton, Ohio, so he attended community college for two years. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] EMT...

Just the right mix.(Career World Looks Back)(Brief article)
September 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] For thousands of years, chemists, perfumers, and others have been combining oils and fragrances for a variety of purposes: healing, hygiene, and simple pleasure. In this photo from 1949, a woman mixes perfumes based...

National career development standards.(Brief article)
September 1, 2008... 1. Students will acquire the attitudes, knowledge, and skills that contribute to effective learning in school and across the life span. 2. Students will complete school with the academic preparation that is essential to choose from a wide...

Comprehension check.
September 1, 2008... Directions: After reading the September 2008 issue of Career World, test yourself to see how much you have learned! Under each article name, two statements reflect facts given in the article. One does not. Circle the statement that does not...

Career words.(Brief article)
September 1, 2008... Directions: After reading the September 2008 issue of Career World, define the following words. Use each word in a sentence that reflects how the word relates to each career. Everywhere a Sign (page 9) fluency interpreter ...

College research worksheet.(Brief article)
September 1, 2008... Directions: Read the article "Navigating the College Fair" (page 12). Get started on your college research by completing this worksheet. Bring it to your school counselor as a starting point for finding the right school for you. My Ideal...

What you e-mail.(Brief article)
September 1, 2008... Directions: Read the article "You Are What You E-mail" (page 16). Then write e-mail messages addressing the scenarios below. Trade messages with a partner, and analyze whether your partner's e-mail is clear and effective. Be prepared to explain...