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Jobs in education can be the most fulfilling and challenging out there. The responsibility to help young minds to flower and develop (and older minds, too) is a great one. This book familiarizes readers with the academic and professional tracks necessary not only for those interested in becoming teachers and teaching assistants, but also for those interested in the gamut of related and supporting positions within schools, including administrative...
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People are becoming more interested in food, thanks to TV shows like Top Chef and Chopped and celebrity chefs like Gordon Ramsey and Mario Batali. Luckily, that means an increase in jobs in the food industry. This guide to landing a great job in the food industry covers all career possibilities, including food preparation and farming. It provides several great tips on crafting the perfect resume and how to dress for an interview, and includes other...
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Lawyers and judges are the backbone of our criminal and civil legal systems and the products of rigorous education and dedication. While they represent the pinnacle of the legal profession, this book also covers many of the supporting players that are essential to its smooth running, including court stenographers, paralegals and clerks, legal mediators, legal secretaries, and transcription professionals. It also gives readers guidance on what educational...
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A career in law enforcement, security, or corrections is a valuable and exciting path. This guide helps readers achieve that goal by sharing some of the basic skills and ideas behind the journey to settling into a career in one of these areas. It provides helpful tips on drafting a perfect resume and cover letter, how to approach any interview successfully, and what to do after you've landed your dream job. A great resource for any reader who isn't...
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Building maintenance workers are engaged in operating and maintaining high-tech, computerized power plant systems, as well as light plumbing and electrical work in various types of buildings. This valuable guide instructs readers in how to parlay their handyman skills into a stable, secure, varied, and never boring career in a variety of buildings and institutions. The skills required for each specialty and type of building are spelled out, and proven...
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Even in an unhealthy economy, there are certain fields that continue to grow and thrive. Two of these are hair care and makeup. This guide to landing a job in hair care and/or makeup provides some incredible tips on navigating the competitive job market by developing a resume and cover letter that stand out. It is a terrific resource for any savvy job seeker looking for an edge.
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Many people who are car enthusiasts and are mechanically inclined dream of a career in automotive care and service. This work is essential and incredibly valuable since so few know how to do it. As the nation has again begun to embrace the opportunities offered by trade schools and vocational education, the time is again ripe to encourage mechanically skilled teens to pursue this career path. This guide describes the wide range of jobs and specializations...
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Health care offers many possible job settings. This is the guidebook needed to locate where to work, doing what, and how to make it happen. Covering the wide range of health care jobs--technicians, counseling, laboratory science, medical imaging, radiation therapy, and vision-related services, among many more--this is a comprehensive guide to the field. Complete with suggested educational pathways, training and licensing/certification requirements,...
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Childcare is a field that continues to grow, as the economy forces more and more people with children to work outside the home. This guide to finding a meaningful job in childcare provides the basic needs of any job seeker: how to craft a successful resume and cover letter, how to dress for an interview, and how to be the best worker you can be. It covers all of the bases, including getting safety certification, licensing, and handling tax concerns...
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"Finding work in the transportation industry puts employees at the center of the action: helping move people and goods, whether that means driving a municipal bus, moving consumer goods via trucks or trains, or helping coordinate the complicated, interconnected web of international civil aviation. In this book, the numerous types of jobs in this field, driver, pilot, logistics professional, transportation engineer, and many more, are highlighted,...
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"Building a toolbox in a high school metal shop can lead to building skyscrapers as a construction manager, with some heavy-duty training (and resume building) along the way. In this book, readers are introduced to the physical, mental, and scholastic requirements for a job in the construction industry and are shown various paths into the industry via technical schooling, engineering, project management, apprenticeship, and other steps. Whether they...
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