Cool Careers Without College for People Who Love Animals


Book Description

From working with dogs to horses to elephants, there is a job out there for every person who loves working with animals. And the ones in this volume don't require college! Giving readers all the tools they need to begin a career working with animals, this text is filled with exciting and colorful animal photos, informative sidebars, and some information from individuals who work with animals in real life. It covers résumés, cover letters, job searches, and giving a good interview as well.




Cool Careers Without College for People Who Love Music


Book Description

Music careers go beyond being in a band or joining a world-famous orchestra. And some of them don't even require college! This volume provides readers with all the tools they need to build a career in the field of music without heading to college first. It includes some informative sidebars with exclusive job search tips and some real-life information from people working in the field. Readers are encouraged to get creative about their job searches, going beyond the "college to job" approach.




Cool Careers Without College for People Who Love Nature


Book Description

Many exciting and rewarding careers exist for nature lovers, many of which don’t require a college degree. The author presents a variety of jobs that allow people to make a living in the great outdoors, from guiding tourists on whitewater rafting expeditions to photographing exotic animals in distant, beautiful locales. Careers such as park ranger, wildland firefighter, and ecotourism planner allow people to enjoy some of the world’s most spectacular environments while also protecting these areas for future generations. Helpful career-related resources such as organizations, books, magazines, and blogs follow each chapter, and stunning color photographs draw in the reader.




Cool Careers Without College for People Who Love to Cook & Eat


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Young people who love to cook for friends and family and explore new ingredients and flavors in the kitchen may find that a career in the food industry is the perfect fit. The author presents a variety of exciting careers in which one can cook or eat for a living: cook, personal chef, caterer, and food photographer or stylist are just a few delectable choices. A wealth of resources related to each career is found at the end of every chapter, and full-color photos of professionals in action add visual appeal.




Cool Careers Without College for People Who Love Photography


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This comprehensive career guide takes the simple concept of “being good with a camera” and gives readers a long, actionable list for turning their interests into a career across a variety of fields. Whether a student is interested in fashion photography, sports photography, journalism, or any other field of photography, each career path comes with a detailed list of resources and first-person accounts from professionals in the field. This guide is all that a camera enthusiast needs to get started planning and building a career—all without having to worry about student loans.




Cool Careers Without College for People Who Can Build Things


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Readers can consider careers as a gardener, sculptor, tailor, carpenter, and even doll maker. Not only can they learn how to break into these fields, but each section has a listing of resources to further their research.




Cool Careers Without College for People Who Are Really Good at Science & Math


Book Description

Young adult science and math types learn about jobs that don't need a college education. Each career overview includes tips on career preparation and future prospects. Sidebars offer profiles on specialized jobs or professionals, and each chapter contains annotated career information.




Cool Careers Without College for People Who Love to Buy Things


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Explores the careers available to people who love to shop, including wardrobe stylist, antiques or art dealer, and mystery shopper.




Cool Careers Without College for People Who Love to Entertain


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This book, stressing the importance of preparation, hard work, and marketing your business, focuses on traditional entertainment like music and acting but also delves into less conventional work like working as a Foley artist or as a children's entertainer.




Cool Careers Without College for People Who Love Shopping


Book Description

For readers who love to shop, whether it�s online or in stores, being able to turn that into a career might seem like the greatest possible career a person can have. This guide covers a multitude of career paths, including finance, antiques, and real estate, providing basic guidance on how to build and ultimately manage that career, all while bypassing having to get a college education. Each chapter includes interviews and accounts of professionals working in the field and additional resources for readers who are ready to jump right into a career.