Fergusons Careers In Focus Series PDF Download

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 facts Overview: briefly introduces duties and responsibilities History: describes the history of the job in relation to the industry or field The Job: describes primary and secondary duties Requirements: discusses high school and post-secondary education and training as well as any necessary certification or licensing and personal requirements for success Exploring: offers suggestions on how to gain experience and knowledge in a field before making firm educational and financial commitments Employers: gives an overview of typical places of employment Starting Out: suggests the best ways to land a first job Advancement: presents an expected career path and how to get on it Earnings: lists salary ranges and typical fringe benefits Work Environment: looks at the work conditions and surroundings associated with a certain job Outlook: summarizes the job's potential growth or decline in terms of the general economy and industry projections For More Information: lists organizations that provide career information.