Ferguson's Careers in Focus books are a great value for libraries and career centers. Written in an easy-to-understand yet informative style, this comprehensive series surveys a wide array of commonly held jobs and is arranged into volumes organized by specific industries and interests. Each of these informative books is loaded with up-to-date career information presented in 16 to 25 job articles.Each article includes:Quick Facts: summarizes important factsOverview: briefly introduces duties and responsibilitiesHistory: describes the history of the job in relation to the industry or fieldThe Job: describes primary and secondary dutiesRequirements: discusses high school and post-secondary education and training as well as any necessary certification or licensing and personal requirements for successExploring: offers suggestions on how to gain experience and knowledge in a field before making firm educational and financial commitmentsEmployers: gives an overview of typical places of employmentStarting Out: suggests the best ways to land a first jobAdvancement: presents an expected career path and how to get on itEarnings: lists salary ranges and typical fringe benefitsWork Environment: looks at the work conditions and surroundings associated with a certain jobOutlook: summarizes the job's potential growth or decline in terms of the general economy and industry projectionsFor More Information: lists organizations that provide career information.
| ISBN: | 9780816084982 |
| Publication date: | 30th January 2012 |
| Author: | Ferguson Publishing |
| Publisher: | Facts On File |
| Format: | Hardback |
| Pagination: | 277 pages |
| Series: | Ferguson's Careers in Focus |