Being organized and efficient provides a huge advantage in the work world. Organization Skills, Third Edition helps students understand how being organized leads to greater productivity and enjoyment
Understanding what to expect from the first day on the job and how to successfully navigate the workplace environment can help ease a challenging transition. Learning the Ropes, Third Edition tackles
Understanding the role of a leader in the work environment can make the work experience more rewarding and satisfying. By establishing the importance of leaders in almost any group dynamic, Leadershi
The ability to work well with others is an absolute necessity in most workplaces, and Teamwork Skills, Third Edition is a useful guide to developing these fundamental skills. Teams have become the ba
Praise for the previous edition:"The advice is sound and the interactive style will appeal to teens...solid and engaging..."—School Library JournalDeveloping professional habits and manners is
Praise for the previous edition:"The advice is sound and the interactive style will appeal to teens...solid and engaging..."—School Library JournalDeveloping and understanding different methods
Computer programmers and software developers are employed in nearly every industry in the United States. The computer systems design and related services industry is projected to be among the fastest
The Internet provides a dynamic, fast-changing landscape for career success. Because the online world touches on all aspects of modern life, career opportunities in this field exist in every industry
There were approximately 760,000 lawyers working in the United States in 2006. Since lawyers earn a high income and their jobs often allow them to have a powerful impact on their community, many new
The recording industry has experienced dramatic changes in recent years as music lovers have made the switch from listening to music on CDs to downloading music online for MP3 players and other devic
It takes a special kind of person to be a firefighter, police officer, or other emergency response professional. Those who enter these fields must be brave, intelligent, and resourceful, but they must
In the world of finance, the stakes are high and the pressure is great, but so are the potential rewards. For those who enjoy working with money, there is no better field to be involved in. Although
Careers in Focus: Electronics profiles 20 careers in this innovative field for young professionals.Job profiles include:Avionics engineersComputer-aided design drafters and technicians Cost estimator
Careers in Focus: Sales profiles 20 careers in this complex and diverse field.Job profiles include:Advertising account executivesAntiques and art dealersAuctioneersCommodities brokers Counter an
Careers in Focus: Entrepreneurs, Third Edition profiles 21 jobs for career-driven readers interested in managing their own business ventures.Job profiles include:Antiques and art dealersBed and
Careers in Focus: Medical Technicians and Technologists, Fifth Edition profiles 21 careers for students interested in this fast-growing field.Job profiles include:Biomedical equipment technician
Praise for the previous edition:"...up-to-date...easily accessible information...clearly written and interesting...[a] valuable resource...for career exploration and research."—School Library J
Careers in Focus: Photography, Second Edition profiles 20 careers for young professionals interested in this creative field. Job profiles include:ArchivistsArt directorsCamera operators Cinemato
Praise for the previous edition:"...compact, up-to-date...well organized and present[s] a good deal of information."—School Library JournalCareers in Focus: Sports, Fourth Edition covers more t
Praise for the previous edition:"Teens mulling over college programs and career paths will find excellent resources in th[is] comprehensive guide...[an] excellent starting point...for young people cu