Relax. you don't have to read this whole book!
You don't need to read this entire book. i've organized it
Into easy-to-use sections so you can get just the
Information you want. you will find everything you need to
Learn about the 100 top careers for college graduates
Including their daily tasks, pay, outlook, and required education and skills
Match your personal skills to the careers
Take seven steps to land a good job in less time
To get started, simply scan the table of contents to learn
More about these sections and to see a list of the jobs described in this book
Really, this book is easy to use and I hope it helps you
Who should use this book?
This is more than a book of job descriptions
I've spent quite a bit of time thinking about how to make its contents useful for a variety of situations, including exploring career options
The job descriptions in part give a wealth of information on many of the most desirable jobs in the labor market. the assessment in
Can help you focus your career options
Considering more education or training
The information helps you avoid costly mistakes in choosing a career or deciding on additional training or education-and it increases your chances of planning
Job seeking. this book helps you identify new job targets, prepare for interviews, and write targeted resumes
The advice in part III has been proven to cut job search time in half
Career planning. The job descriptions help you explore your options, and parts III and IV provide career planning advice and other useful information
The job descriptions come from the good people at the U.S. Department of Labor, as published in the most recent edition of the occupational outlook handbook. The OOH is the best source of career information available, and the descriptions include the most current, accurate data on jobs. Thank you to all the people at the Department of Labor
who gather, compile, analyze, and make sense of this information. It's good stuff, and I hope you can make good use of it
Mike Farr signature, as on page iii of fastest growing
Mike wants a box on the left side of the page for summary
Summary of major sections
Introduction. provides an explanation of the job descriptions, how best to use the book, and
Other details. begins on page 1
Using the job-match grid to choose a career. match your skills and preferences to
The jobs in this book. begins on page xxx
Descriptions of the top 100 careers for college graduates. presents thorough
Descriptions of the top 100 careers for college graduates. these jobs typically require a four-
Year college degree or more. some of the jobs can be obtained by those without a four-year
Or higher degree but are most often held by college graduates. each description gives
Information on the nature of the work, working conditions, employment, training, other
Qualifications, advancement, job outlook, earnings, related occupations, and sources of
Additional information. the jobs are presented in alphabetical order. the page numbers where
Specific descriptions begin are listed in the detailed contents. begins on page xx
Quick job search-seven steps to getting a good job in less time. this
Relatively brief but important section offers results-oriented career planning and job search
Techniques. it includes tips on identifying your key skills, defining your ideal job, using effective
Job search methods, writing resumes, organizing your time, improving your interviewing skills
And following up on leads. The last part of this section features professionally written and designed resumes for some of the top jobs for college graduates begins on page XXX
Important trends in jobs and industries. This section includes xxx well-written articles on labor market trends. The articles are
worth your time. Titles of the articles are "Tomorrow's jobs," "Employment trends in major industries," and "Job outlook for college graduates." begins on page xxx
The TOC begins on the right side of the page. please see
Insert job titles and final page numbers later
Using the job-match grid to choose a career
Descriptions of the top 100 careers for college graduates
Please insert job titles here
Quick job search-seven steps to getting a good job in less time
Important trends in jobs and industries
Employment trends in major industries.