A Handbook Of Jobs And Careers

From creating life-saving vaccines to developing the most incredible computer games, this job e-guide features hundreds of careers, including trending opportunities. Do you have a passion but can't work out how to make a career out of it? Do you want to change your career but don't know where to start? Are you worried about career development? Or are you overwhelmed by so much advice you are lost in a sea of information? You're not the only one - and The Careers Handbook is here to steer you in the right direction. This indispensable e-guide is ideal for teenagers and newly qualified graduates. Career counsellors will also find this a trustworthy companion for helping students with their future career planning. So, whether you want to become a nurse or home decorator, a chef or cyber-security analyst (or you simply have no idea!) this book is your ultimate source. Concise and combining a user-friendly approach with a bold, graphic design, The Careers Handbook is like having your very own career coach.

Revised and updated in 2019 "This is the prettiest, most well-organized, useful and up to date guide to careers that I have ever seen." - Dick Bolles, author, What Color Is Your Parachute? Imagine your dream job. Whether you're set on making big bucks or a big difference, this is the go-to guide to get you there. ?? This comprehensive careers handbook is packed with ideas and inspiration to set you on the right career path. Tailor made to suit your individual strengths and interests, you'll work out where you want to go and the exact route to take. From actors, architects, astronauts, and air traffic controllers to soldiers, software engineers, school teachers, and sports stars, there are 400 exciting careers up for grabs and that means something for everyone.?? Explore the world of education, training, and work as never before using this eye-catching format and colorful graphics to keep things clear and simple. Each industry chapter introduces a variety of possible career options explored in detail, alongside an industry profile, suggested skillset, essential qualifications, salary expectations, possible routes into the industry, and similar career alternatives. The Careers Handbook is your own personal careers advisor, on hand to give you all the information and answers you need on the way to your perfect job. Fields included: - Health and Medicine - Sports, Leisure, and Tourism - Arts, Crafts, and Design - Performing Arts, Media, and Journalism - Sales, Marketing, and Advertising - Administration and Business Management - Finance, Law, and Politics - Information Technology and Computing - Science and Research - Animals, Farming, and the Environment - Engineering and Manufacturing - Construction - Transportation - Security and Emergency Services - Social Service and Teaching

Based on extensive market research from the U.S. Department of Labor, this classic job information resource offers easy-to-read descriptions regarding job skills, education requirements, advancement opportunities, and salary data. Also contains a special section on growth projections for the 500 largest jobs through the year 2005.

The Career Handbook for Working Professionals (Third Edition) is a comprehensive, self-directed guide to assist any job seeker through the career transition process, and applies to professionals at all levels and from all sectors. The handbook contains over 235 pages of content and exercises that are intended to make this transition a more productive and rewarding experience, whether you are looking to change careers or are seeking a new position in your current field. The handbook is designed to create focus and momentum around your goals while offering new frameworks, ideas, and perspectives. Whether you are unsure of your next move, are considering a few alternative paths, or are intently focused on a specific career, this handbook has what you need to help you take the next step in your career. The content is organized to reflect the different phases of the job search process — starting with a Career Transition Roadmap, followed by Introspection and Self-Assessment, continuing with Career Exploration and Job Search Execution, and ending with a brand-new section on The First 90 Days to plan a successful start to your new job. This workbook is also relevant for those thinking about an encore career. There is also a section on Additional Resources with many helpful websites and recommended readings to assist with the job search or career transition process. This third edition has several newly updated sections and over 50 pages of additional content and exercises.

"Find your perfect job here! From social media careers to jobs in science, architecture, and the environment, this comprehensive guide features more than 400 cool careers. Do you have a passion but can't work out how to make a career out of it? Do you want to change career but don't know where to start? Are you worried about career development? Or are you overwhelmed by so much advice you are lost in a sea of information? You're not the only one! The Careers Handbook is here to help, offering practical and inspirational advice about our constantly changing job market. Arming you with all the information you need for career success, this indispensable guide is ideal for teenagers and newly qualified graduates. Career counsellors will also find this a trustworthy and accessible companion for helping students with their future career planning. So, whether you want to become a nurse or computer games developer, a chef or cyber-security analyst (or you simply have no idea!), this book is your ultimate careers source. Concise and combining a user-friendly approach with a bold, graphic design, The Careers Handbook is like having your very own career coach." -- publisher.

The purpose of this book is to introduce you to the wide open world of opportunities after for students who are still at school and for young adults who are in colleges or in training for further education and professional skills.

For more than 15 years, The Academic Job Search Handbook has assisted job seekers in all academic disciplines in their search for faculty positions. The guide includes information on aspects of the search that are common to all levels, with invaluable tips for those seeking their first or second faculty position. This new edition provides updated advice and addresses hot topics in the competitive job market of today, including the challenges faced by dual-career couples, job search issues for pregnant candidates, and advice on how to deal with gaps in a CV. The chapter on alternatives to academic jobs has been expanded, and sample resumes from individuals seeking nonfaculty positions are included. The book begins with an overview of the hiring process and a timetable for applying for academic positions. It then gives detailed information on application materials, interviewing, negotiating job offers, and starting the new job. Guidance throughout is aimed at all candidates, with frequent reference to the specifics of job searches in scientific and technical fields as well as those in the humanities and social sciences. Advice on seeking postdoctoral opportunities is also included. Perhaps the most significant contribution is the inclusion of sample vitas. The Academic Job Search Handbook describes the organization and content of the vita and includes samples from a variety of fields. In addition to CVs and research statements, new in this edition are a sample interview itinerary, a teaching portfolio, and a sample offer letter. The job search correspondence section has also been updated, and there is current information on Internet search methods and useful websites.