Discusses the duties, earnings, qualifications, and employment opportunities for occupations ranging from lawyers and computer programmers to carpenters and typists.

With detailed descriptions of more than 250 occupations, this volume covers what workers do on the job, working conditions, the training and education needed, earnings, and expected job prospects. It also includes summary information on additional occupations and a chapter on Tomorrow's Jobs.

For hundreds of occupations, this book includes information on a variety of topics, including pay, education required, number of jobs, work environment, work schedules, and much more.

"A Dictionary of occupational titles supplement"--Cover.

A reprint of the U.S. Dept. of Labor's Occupational Outlook Handbook, 1996-97 edition.

For hundreds of occupations, this book includes information on a variety of topics, including pay, education required, number of jobs, work environment, work schedules, and much more.

An updated version of the bestselling information book of all time, this reference lists the jobs held by 85 percent of Americans. Inside, readers will find information on growth projections, salaries, necessary education and training, and the nature of the work involved.

Describes 250 occupations which cover approximately 107 million jobs.