100 Fastest-Growing Careers is an extensive volume that provides information about pay, outlook, education, and skills needed to obtain some of the most promising jobs in the world of work. With this comprehensive book, readers explore 100 in-demand jobs, assess which ones match their skills, and learn seven quick steps for getting the job they want. As part of JIST's Top Careers series, this book provides thorough, current, and interesting descriptions of today's fastest-growing jobs. New content for this edition includes updated descriptions and data from the U.S. Department of Labor and an at-a-glance 'Projections Data' table through 2018 for each job. The Job-Match Grid and the 'Quick Job Search' section have also been updated.

Provides descriptions of the fastest-growing careers with details on working conditions, earnings, training, projected growth, and related jobs, and advice on career planning and job search techniques.

Organized by category, each entry provides a job description and responsibilities, potential earnings, advancement opportunities, education and training, experience and qualifications, and tips for one hundred careers.

A time-saving volume that provides information about pay, outlook, education, and skills needed to obtain some of the most promising careers.

This book provides current information on the top 100 careers. Each career is described in detail, including job duties, training and education requirements, salary, projected job availability, and related occupations. It includes a special section on how to find a job, write a resume and cover letter, and provides tips for effective job interviews.

Rapid changes in the world of work, from new technologies to the effects of globalization, mean that up-to-date information on today's job market is increasingly essential.

The trillion-dollar health-care industry makes up the fastest growing segment of the job market, and will continue to do so for the foreseeable future. With The Everything Guide to Careers in Health Care, you can explore all the employment possibilities in health care, and choose the right career path just for you. From nursing and psychology to pharmacy technology and art therapy-and dozens more positions in between-this engaging, enlightening volume helps you decide which career to pursue and how to pursue it, including: Self-assessment and evaluation Working conditions and lifestyle concerns Educational requirements Available grants and incentives And much, much more! The Everything Guide to Careers in Health Care is all you need to take advantage of the many opportunities the booming health care industry has to offer-for years to come!

Hot Health Care Careers, 2nd edition features the hottest of the hot healthcare careers for people from all educational backgroundsfrom high school diploma to medical degree. Some of the jobs that are featured include Biomedical Engineer, Creative Arts Therapist, Dental Hygienist, Health Care Manager, Health Information Management Technician, Medical Illustrator, Mental Health Counselor, Occupational Therapist, Physical Therapist, Physician, Registered Nurse, and Surgeon. Each career article provides an overview of the job and typical work environments, educational requirements, personal skills, methods of exploring the career while still in high school, tips on landing a job, typical employers, information on the long-term employment outlook and hot specialties, and sources of additional information. The book also features interviews with professionals and educators, photographs, and useful sidebars that list books, websites, fun facts, and other helpful information.

Are you worried about finding yourself in an entry-level job that fills your day with chores like changing the toner cartridge on the Xerox machine? Let's face it, your first job out of college can be a rude awakening. But take heart: it doesn't have to be that way. Best Entry-Level Jobs reveals where the best first job opportunities in the country are and what you need to do to get one of them. We give you an inside look of hiring procedures, salaries, benefits, and where entry-level hires usually work. We've interviewed hundreds of people who currently hold the entry-level jobs featured within these pages, and they share with you their experiences and opinions about: - Getting hired - Salaries - Job responsibilities - On-the-job training - Co-workers and corporate culture - Opportunities for advancement