By Michael Farr
Identify and explore top careers that do not require a four-year degree, plus get proven job search advice — all in one resource! This fully updated edition features thorough, current, and interesting descriptions for over 100 major jobs in convenient alphabetical order.
Many of these jobs provide satisfying work, good pay, and good opportunity and involve relatively short training. In addition, a special book-within-a-book section describes the seven steps that cut job search time in half. It includes resumes by professional resume writers for jobs described in the book.
In one time-saving volume, job seekers and students find everything they need to research specific careers; learn about pay, outlook, education, and skills needed; and take seven steps to land a good job in less time. 368 pages. 8.5 x 11. 2004.
Key features:

• Job descriptions are written as easy-to-read narratives, about three pages long each.
• Descriptions, data, and statistics are from the latest Occupational Outlook Handbook by the U.S. Department of Labor, the most reliable and current source of career information.
• Text covers all the points important in detailed career exploration and research: nature of the work, working conditions, job outlook through 2012, education needed, earnings, related occupations, and additional information sources, including websites.
• Highly practical and effective job search information in the bonus section helps readers identify their skills, make career decisions, write resumes, prepare for interviews, and learn the most effective job search methods.
• Contains resume examples written by professional resume writers for jobs described in the book.
• Includes helpful information on important labor market trends.
• Provides high-quality current labor market information - a key consideration for anyone doing career research and planning.