Occupational Outlook Handbook 2011 2012

The most comprehensive, up-to-date resource available for choosing the career that’s right for you When making a decision about your career path, it is crucial that you consider any aspect of a job that will affect your future, your sense of fulfillment, and your bottom line. With current statistics from the number-one source of job data in America—the U.S. Department of Labor—the Occupational Outlook Handbook 2011–2012 is your best choice for researching careers, whether you’re looking for your first job or contemplating a career change. From able seaman to zoologist, you’ll get vital information about more than 250 occupations, including: Nature of the work and working conditions Earnings Training, qualifications, and advancement Job outlook With its vast amount of practical, up-to-date information, the Occupational Outlook Handbook is an essential tool for making informed, intelligent decisions about your future. Did you know . . . -Training at a vocational school, college, or university is increasingly important for getting a job as a travel agent? -A physician assistant’s working conditions can vary from regular hours in an office setting to long periods of standing in an operating room? -Accountants and auditors, budget officers, credit analysts, loan officers, and underwriters have training and skills similar to those of financial managers? -Boilermakers often use potentially dangerous equipment, such as acetylene torches and power grinders, handle heavy parts, and work on ladders or on top of large vessels?

Describes 250 occupations which cover approximately 107 million jobs.

For the past 50 years, the Occupational Outlook Handbook has been the most widely used and trusted source of occupational information -- anywhere! JIST's edition is a complete reprint of the original!

The U.S. Department of Labor updates this book every two years with the most accurate and up-to-date details on all major jobs in the United States. Many people consider this book to be the most useful information source on jobs and salaries anywhere. All jobs are arranged into logical clusters. Just use the table of contents to find jobs that interest you, and then turn to the page for that description. Each job description is very well written and packed with helpful information on skills, pay, working conditions, training and education, projected growth, related jobs, and much more. Book jacket.