Book Description
This reader-friendly reference features engaging, one-page descriptions of nearly 260 jobs, including those in the most recent Occupational Outlook Handbook, plus new green careers. It was developed to allow quick, convenient reading and is ideal for students, job seekers, and career changers needing to efficiently research careers in a short amount of time. The easy-to-read descriptions of jobs held by 90 percent of the workforce provide the following information at a glance: education and training needed; starting salary; average salary range; total number of jobs held; job outlook; annual job openings; related jobs; personality types based on the RIASEC codes; and working hours and conditions. This informative book also features unique "Careers in Focus" profiles that further illustrate particular jobs and give readers a better sense of the work involved; a "Did You Know?" sidebar that offers interesting facts and insights into the career; and helpful appendices that provide multiple ways to search for job titles and sources for additional information.
