Careers for Bookworms & Other Literary Types, Fourth Edition
Careers for Bookworms & Other Literary Types, Fourth Edition

Author: Marjorie Eberts

Publisher: McGraw Hill Professional

Published: 2008-10-15

Total Pages: 177

ISBN-13: 007164217X

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Turn the page on a new career and live your passion Do you know the Dewey decimal system by heart? Do you look forward to long waits in the doctor's office so you can catch up on your magazine reading? Do you have enough books to start your own library? If you answered yes to any of these questions, your career choice has already been made. Now you need to choose an occupation. Careers for Bookworms & Other Literary Types provides all the information you need to launch a career as a: Librarian • Book editor • Television show producer • Genealogy researcher • Travel writer • Public relations representative Inside you'll find practical advice on deciding which calling is for you, along with firsthand accounts of everyday routines, information on working conditions on selected jobs, and a list of resources to help you get your foot in the door. Let Careers for Bookworms & Other Literary Types put you on the path to a dynamimc and rewarding career.

The Career Guide for Creative and Unconventional People, Fourth Edition
The Career Guide for Creative and Unconventional People, Fourth Edition

Author: Carol Eikleberry, Ph.D.

Publisher: Ten Speed Press

Published: 2015-09-08

Total Pages: 274

ISBN-13: 1607747839

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A practical career guide for creatively inclined job seekers of all ages, with tips and counsel on how to use your independent and innovative talents and passions to make money, express yourself, and find a job you love. This new edition of the popular guide for individuals seeking work that suits their unique skills has been completely revised and updated to reflect the freedom offered by the new work order, delve more deeply into freelancing as a career, explore social media as it relates to creative job searches, provide new success stories, and bring all salary information up to date. It also includes descriptions of more than 270 creative jobs, from the mainstream (architect, web designer) to the unexpected (crossword-puzzle maker, police sketch artist). With knowledgeable career guidance, real-life success stories, and eye-opening self-evaluation tools, the fourth edition of The Career Guide for Creative and Unconventional People helps unique individuals find work that supports and compliments their personalities and passions.

Careers for Bookworms & Other Literary Types, Fourth Edition
Careers for Bookworms & Other Literary Types, Fourth Edition

Author: Marjorie Eberts

Publisher: Mcgraw-hill

Published: 2008-09-18

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9780071545396

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Turn the page on a new career and live your passion Do you know the Dewey decimal system by heart? Do you look forward to long waits in the doctor's office so you can catch up on your magazine reading? Do you have enough books to start your own library? If you answered yes to any of these questions, your career choice has already been made. Now you need to choose an occupation. Careers for Bookworms & Other Literary Types provides all the information you need to launch a career as a: Librarian • Book editor • Television show producer • Genealogy researcher • Travel writer • Public relations representative Inside you'll find practical advice on deciding which calling is for you, along with firsthand accounts of everyday routines, information on working conditions on selected jobs, and a list of resources to help you get your foot in the door. Let Careers for Bookworms & Other Literary Types put you on the path to a dynamimc and rewarding career.

Career Opportunities in Library and Information Science
Career Opportunities in Library and Information Science

Author: T. Allan Taylor

Publisher: Infobase Publishing

Published: 2009

Total Pages: 390

ISBN-13: 0816075468

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Whether you're a student or a professionals ready for a career change, you'll find in this invaluable book everything you need to know to start an exciting career or alter the direction of your current career in library and/or information science. Features include a quick-reference Career Profile for each job summarizing its notable features, a Career Ladder illustrating frequent routes to and from the position described, and a comprehensive text pointing out special skills, education, training, and various associations relevant to each post. Appendixes list educational institutions, periodicals and directories, professional associations, and useful industry Web sites.

Careers in Electronic Publishing
Careers in Electronic Publishing

Author: Peter K. Ryan

Publisher: The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc

Published: 2013-07-15

Total Pages: 82

ISBN-13: 1448896002

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The publishing industry is rapidly evolving and jobs in the business are changing as well. This book introduces readers to the variety of fields in electronic publishing. Readers learn about the education required to enter the business, including the technical and computer skills necessary. They learn about the basic concepts in publishing electronically, such as editing, production, and distribution, as well as copyright, piracy, and changing business models. The book outlines the various jobs, among them writers, editors, production editors, designers, and marketing and distribution professionals. Tools for electronic publishing, such as Photoshop and InDesign are introduced. Content platforms such as XML and ePub are also explained along with new promotion tools including social media. Finally, the book takes a look at what the future of electronic publishing may be. It serves as a great resource for those who are interested in publishing the written word in the digital age.

Careers in Business
Careers in Business

Author: Lila B. Stair

Publisher: McGraw Hill Professional

Published: 1998

Total Pages: 220

ISBN-13: 9780844245010

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Now more than ever, the world of business offers a wide variety of challenging and satisfying jobs to people with talent, training, and dedication. How do you sort through your options and select the career path best for you? With CAREERS IN BUSINESS, you'll find expert advice and learn what it's really like to work in more than 200 professions.

Careers in Health Care
Careers in Health Care

Author: Barbara Mardinly Swanson

Publisher: McGraw-Hill Companies

Published: 2000

Total Pages: 276

ISBN-13:

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Career seekers find all the information they need to investigate a field and then narrow it down to a job that suits them. Each book gives an overview of the profession, outlines job options, and shows how to plan and prepare for a career. -- Ideal for college or college-bound students and anyone considering a career change -- Details the responsibilities, education and training required, employment outlooks, and advancement possibilities for dozens of careers -- Includes employment trends, statistics, and salary ranges

Real People, Real Jobs
Real People, Real Jobs

Author: David H. Montross

Publisher: Nicholas Brealey Publishing

Published: 1995

Total Pages: 274

ISBN-13:

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Informational interviews with people from a broad range of jobs help readers evaluate career options.

Job Hunter's Sourcebook
Job Hunter's Sourcebook

Author: Kathleen E. Maki Potts

Publisher:

Published: 1999

Total Pages: 1136

ISBN-13:

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Identifies sources of want ads, placement and referral services, employer directories, handbooks, employment agencies, and search firms for hundreds of professions from accountants to writers.