Real estate offers many career opportunities, but it is a highly competitive field where sharp skills, good business sense, and in-depth knowledge of the industry can make all the difference. Whether
Manufacturing is crucial to the economy in the United States, accounting for 62 percent of research and development and almost a third of productivity growth. In terms of job creation, this industry
According to U.S. government projections, employment in the health services industry is projected to increase 27 percent through 2014, adding about 3.6 million new jobs over the 2004-2014 period. Whi
Agriculture is much more than the production, marketing, and distribution of food. People involved in the agricultural industry also work to produce raw materials for clothing, shelter, energy, and m
Those interested in improving the health and lives of the people in their community might consider a career in health care, medicine, or science. While some of these careers require certification in
The personal care services, fitness, and education fields are a good fit for students who enjoy providing individualized attention to others' needs. While many of these careers require certification,
It is impossible to avoid the constant media barrage of reports detailing human-made and natural disasters and amplifying the threat of such disasters. Beyond the news headlines, recent disasters hav
It is impossible to avoid the constant media barrage of reports detailing human-made and natural disasters and amplifying the threat of such disasters. Beyond the news headlines, recent disasters hav
The armed forces can open up many career opportunities for students willing to make the commitment. Great Careers with a High School Diploma: Armed Forces takes a look at jobs for which recruits can
Careers in Focus: Armed Forces features 20 career paths for students interested in this exciting field.Job profiles include:Aviation occupationsCombat specialty occupationsConstruction, building, and
Career profiles include:Career counselorsCollege professorsEnglish as a Second Language teachersGuidance counselorsMusic teachersPreschool teachersSpecial education teachersand more.
Careers in Focus: Nonprofit Organizations includes 20 career profiles for compassionate job seekers. Job profiles include:Alcohol and drug abuse counselorsCareer and employment counselors and technic
Careers in Focus: Cosmetology, Fourth Edition features 16 jobs in this creative field.Job profiles include:AromatherapistsBarbersColor analysts and image consultantsCosmetic surgeonsCosmeticiansDerma
Praise for the previous edition:"...user-friendly...comprehensive..." Library JournalCareers in Focus: Mathematics and Physics, Second Edition provides updated information on 21 jobs for students int
Careers in Focus: Earth Science, Second Edition includes 20 job profiles in the Earth science field. Job profiles include:BotanistsCartographersEcologistsGroundwater professionalsMarine biologistsMet
Careers in Focus: Government, Second Edition covers 20 jobs in the government. Job profiles include:AmbassadorsCongressional aidesCustoms officialsFBI agentsForeign service officersIntelligence offic
Careers in Focus: Architecture and Building covers 20 jobs in this varied industry.Job profiles include:ArchitectsCivil engineersCollege professors, architectureDraftersEnvironmental engineersHistori
Careers in Focus: Engineering, Third Edition covers 20 career profiles in the engineering field.Job profiles include:Aerospace engineersBiomedical engineersChemical engineersElectrical and electronic
What does it take to seek a career in the creative arts? Career Ideas for Kids Who Like Art, Second Edition, completely redesigned and updated, gives kids an illustrated, hands-on tour of the many ca
Praise for the previous edition:"...clearly written and well organized..."—American Reference Books AnnualThe U.S. Department of Labor predicts that jobs in financial services will grow 12 percen
