Careers In Focus

Explores the top twenty-six careers in construction in terms of the nature of the work, educational or training requirements, getting started, advancement possibilities, salary, employment outlook, and sources of more information.

Discusses careers in the arts, describing the history of each position, the education, training and skills required, the salary range, and the job market outlook.

Profiles jobs in government such as ambassadors, congressional aides, customs officials, FBI agents, mail carriers, and more.

Careers in Focus: Politics describes a variety of careers in the world of politics-in local, state, and federal government; at newspapers, magazines, and publishing companies; at colleges and universities; in courtrooms and law offices; and in embassies and consulates throughout the world. These careers are as divers in nature as they are in earnings and educational requirements. Earnings range from minimum wage for campaign workers to $200,000 or more for federal and state officials, fund-raisers, lawyers, and lobbyists. A few of these careers-such as campaign workers-require little formal education, but are excellent starting points for a career in the industry. However, the majority of jobs in politics (such as ambassadors, city managers, Foreign Service officers, and political reporters) require a minimum of a bachelor's degree. The careers of lawyer and judge require a law degree, and political science professors need a doctorate.--From the introduction.

Discusses various career possibilities for those interested in photography.

Presents nineteen careers in environmental fields, discussing job duties and requirements, work environment and potential employment situations, salary, advancement, future outlook, and additional sources of information.

Aimed at high school, college and general readers, the books in this series provide up-to-date career information. Written in an accessible style, the comprehensive series surveys a wide array of commonly held jobs and is arranged into volumes organized by specific industries and interests.