By 2030, more than 70 million Americans will be over the age of 65. With the aging population's demand for health services and the development of new medical technologies, opportunities for health professionals are excellent and will expand rapidly in the years to come. The careers profiled include: Art therapist; Biochemist; Chiropractor; Cytotechnologist; Dietician; Epidemiologist; Home health aide; Massage therapist; Microbiologist; Mortician; Pharmacist; and Physician assistant.
Want to serve your community? Whether you're interested in politics or policy, law or science, finance or law enforcement, a career in government or public service may be right for you. From local to federal government employment, this book covers it all. The careers profiled include: Air marshal; Air traffic controller; Budget analyst; City manager; Cryptographer; Ecologist; Firefighter; Meteorologist; Park ranger; Police officer; Politician; and Urban planner.
Follow the money and you'll find a rich array of valuable financial career options. Many of these make frequent appearances on "best careers" lists due to comfortable work environments, good salaries, and other important factor.
Construction and architecture form one of the largest industries in the United States. From planning, drafting, and building to maintenance and operations, this field offers a broad range of exciting, hands-on careers. The careers profiled include: Architect; Brick mason; Carpenter; Civil engineer; Demolition engineer; Electrician; Estimator; General contractor; Interior designer; Landscape architect; Preservationist; and Urban planner.
Whether you have the urge to write, perform, design, or otherwise create and communicate, opportunities are limitless in the arts and communications. Career Ideas for Teens in the Arts and Communications profiles numerous opportunities in this field. The careers profiled include: Actor, Animator, Choreographer, Development director, Editor, Film director, Journalist, Lobbyist, Photographer, Scriptwriter, Technical writer, and Webmaster.
From providing legal services and security to law enforcement and corrections, law and public safety professionals ensure safety and order in society. Profiling both challenging and rewarding careers, Career Ideas for Teens in Law and Public Safety covers everything teens need to know about available opportunities in this field. The careers profiled include: Administrative law judge; Bailiff; Coroner; Correctional officer; Emergency medical technician; Fire investigator; Forensic pathologist; Immigration officer; Lawyer; Occupational health and safety specialist; Police officer; and Wildland firefighter.
Get the extra practice you need to succeed in your health science course with this hands-on Student Workbook. Designed to help you master the problem-solving skills and concepts presented in HEALTH SCIENCE CAREER EXPLORATION, 1st Edition, this practical, easy-to-use workbook reinforces key concepts and promotes skill building.
Most people who do a PhD and postdoctoral work in the biomedical sciences do not end up as principal investigators in a research lab. Despite this, graduate courses and postdoctoral fellowships tend to focus almost exclusively on training for bench science rather than other career paths. This book plugs the gap by providing information about a wide variety of different careers that individuals with a PhD in the life sciences can pursue. Covering everything from science writing and grant administration to patent law and management consultancy, the book includes firsthand accounts of what the jobs are like, the skills required, and advice on how to get a foot in the door. It will be a valuable resource for all life scientists considering their career options and laboratory heads who want to give career advice to their students and postdocs.
"First rate advice."--APHA What sort of training do you need to work in public health? What kinds of jobs are out there right now? And what exactly is an epidemiologist, anyway? Answering these questions and more, this career guide provides an overview of the numerous options in public health and the many different roads to get there. Whether you're a student who wants to launch a career or a professional looking to change careers, this guide offers an easy introduction to the field. It details the training, salary ranges, and degree requirements for each job, and alerts readers to alternative pathways beyond the traditional MPH. 101 Careers in Public Health helps you follow your interests, find the right job, and make a difference. Key Features Includes a detailed guide to educational paths, options, and training requirements at the bachelor's, master's, and PhD levels Offers guidance on navigating the job market, with information on both traditional and nontraditional pathways-and tips on landing the job you want Provides descriptions of careers in disease prevention, environmental health, disaster preparedness, nutrition, education, public safety, and many more Includes interviews with public health professionals who offer details of their day-to-day lives on the job
