Exploring Careers a Young Person's Guide to 1000 Jobs

by JIST Works, Inc.

• ISBN13: 9781563704888
• ISBN10: 1563704889
• Edition: 3rd
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2003-04-01
• Publisher: Jist Works

Summary

Every day you see adults all around you on their way to work. What do they do all day? More importantly, what job will you do someday? That's a big question. Your career choice will affect your happiness, your lifestyle, and your earnings. Through a unique mix of interesting information, Exploring Careers helps you learn more about the jobs that match your interests, favorite courses, free-time activities, and skills. Exploring Careers is divided into 14 interest areas. Just select the areas that interest you most and learn more about related careers through real-life worker profiles, samplers of key job skills, and brief job descriptions. Read 49 interesting profiles of real people doing real jobs. Learn what they do, how they got into their fields, the education and training they had, what they like and sometimes don't like about their work, and much more. In 19 skill samplers, real workers tell you about the skills they need for their jobs. Questions help you see how what you're good at today could lead to a future job. Learn current facts about 1,000 jobs. Each brief description includes information about education and training needed, average salary, job growth, and the importance of math, science, and English to the job Book jacket.

Table of Contents

Introduction	p. 1
Exploring Careers: Arts, Entertainment, and Media	p. 9
Start Your Journey Through Careers Related to Arts, Entertainment, and Media	p. 10
Exploring Career Clues	p. 10
Exploring Job Groups	p. 11
Exploring Career Possibilities	p. 11
Profile--Coach	p. 12
Profile--Graphic Designer	p. 16
Profile--Reporter	p. 20
Skill Sampler--Broadcast Technician	p. 24
Skill Sampler--Musician	p. 26
Facts About All Major Jobs Related to Arts, Entertainment, and Media	p. 29
Managerial Work in Arts, Entertainment, and Media	p. 29
Writing and Editing	p. 30
News, Broadcasting and Public Relations	p. 31
Visual Arts	p. 32
Performing Arts	p. 34
Craft Arts	p. 36
Graphic Arts	p. 36
Media Technology	p. 38
Modeling and Personal Appearance	p. 39
Sports: Coaching, Instructing, Officiating, and Performing	p. 40
Exploring Careers: Science, Math, and Engineering	p. 41
Start Your Journey Through Careers Related to Science, Math, and Engineering	p. 42
Exploring Career Clues	p. 42
Exploring Job Groups	p. 43
Exploring Career Possibilities	p. 43
Profile--Archeologist	p. 44
Profile--Computer Programmer	p. 47
Profile--Environmental Specialist	p. 51
Profile--Home Inspector	p. 55
Profile--Urban Planner	p. 59
Skill Sampler--Biochemist	p. 63
Skill Sampler--Electrical Engineer	p. 65
Skill Sampler--Forester	p. 67
Facts About All Major Jobs Related to Science, Math, and Engineering	p. 69
Managerial Work in Science, Math, and Engineering	p. 69
Physical Sciences	p. 69
Life Sciences	p. 71
Social Sciences	p. 75
Laboratory Technology	p. 77
Mathematics and Computers	p. 78
Engineering	p. 81
Engineering Technology	p. 85
Exploring Careers: Plants and Animals	p. 91
Start Your Journey Through Careers Related to Plants and Animals	p. 92
Exploring Career Clues	p. 92
Exploring Job Groups	p. 93
Exploring Career Possibilities	p. 93
Profile--Horseshoer	p. 94
Profile--Tree Doctor	p. 97
Profile--Veterinarian	p. 101
Skill Sampler--Farmer	p. 105
Facts About All Major Jobs Related to Plants and Animals	p. 108
Managerial Work in Plants and Animals	p. 108
Animal Care and Training	p. 111
Hands-on Work in Plants and Animals	p. 112
Exploring Careers: Law, Law Enforcement, and Public Safety	p. 117
Start Your Journey Through Careers Related to Law, Law Enforcement, and Public Safety	p. 118
Exploring Career Clues	p. 118
Exploring Job Groups	p. 119
Exploring Career Possibilities	p. 119
Profile--Fire Fighter	p. 120
Profile--Paralegal	p. 124
Profile--Paramedic	p. 128
Skill Sampler--Police Officer	p. 132
Facts About All Major Jobs Related to Law, Law Enforcement, and Public Safety	p. 136
Managerial Work in Law, Law Enforcement, and Public Safety	p. 136
Law	p. 137
Law Enforcement	p. 138
Public Safety	p. 142
Military	p. 145
Exploring Careers: Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers	p. 149
Start Your Journey Through Careers for Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers	p. 150
Exploring Career Clues	p. 150
Exploring Job Groups	p. 151
Exploring Career Possibilities	p. 151
Profile--Data Processing Equipment Repairer	p. 152
Profile--Electronic Home Entertainment Equipment Repairer	p. 155
Profile--Camera and Photographic Equipment Repairer	p. 159
Skill Sampler--Auto Mechanic	p. 162
Facts About All Major Jobs for Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers	p. 164
Managerial Work for Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers	p. 164
Electrical and Electronic Systems	p. 164
Mechanical Work	p. 168
Exploring Careers: Construction, Mining, and Drilling	p. 175
Start Your Journey Through Careers Related to Construction, Mining, and Drilling	p. 176
Exploring Career Clues	p. 176
Exploring Job Groups	p. 177
Exploring Career Possibilities	p. 177
Profile--Brickmason	p. 178
Profile--Carpenter	p. 182
Profile--Electrician	p. 186
Skill Sampler--Plumber	p. 190
Facts About All Major Jobs Related to Construction, Mining, and Drilling	p. 192
Managerial Work in Construction, Mining, and Drilling	p. 192
Construction	p. 193
Mining and Drilling	p. 200
Hands-on Work in Construction, Extraction, and Maintenance	p. 202
Exploring Careers: Transportation	p. 205
Start Your Journey Through Careers Related to Transportation	p. 206
Exploring Career Clues	p. 206
Exploring Job Groups	p. 207
Exploring Career Possibilities	p. 207
Profile--Air Traffic Controllers	p. 208
Profile--Airline Pilot	p. 212
Profile--Bus Driver	p. 216
Skill Sampler--Taxi Driver	p. 220
Facts About All Major Jobs Related to Transportation	p. 223
Managerial Work in Transportation	p. 223
Vehicle Expediting and Coordinating	p. 224
Air Vehicle Operation	p. 224
Water Vehicle Operation	p. 225
Truck Driving	p. 226
Rail Vehicle Operation	p. 227
Other Services Requiring Driving	p. 228
Support Work	p. 229
Exploring Careers: Industrial Production	p. 231
Start Your Journey Through Careers Related to Industrial Production	p. 232
Exploring Career Clues	p. 232
Exploring Job Groups	p. 233
Exploring Career Possibilities	p. 233
Profile--Jeweler	p. 234
Profile--Machinist	p. 238
Profile--Semiconductor Processor	p. 242
Skill Sampler--Electronic Equipment Assembler	p. 246
Facts About All Major Jobs Related to Industrial Production	p. 248
Managerial Work in Industrial Production	p. 248
Production Technology	p. 248
Production Work	p. 258
Metal and Plastics Machining Technology	p. 272
Woodworking Technology	p. 273
Systems Operation	p. 274
Hands-on Work: Loading, Moving, Hoisting, and Conveying	p. 277
Exploring Careers: Business Detail	p. 281
Start Your Journey Through Careers Related to Business Detail	p. 282
Exploring Career Clues	p. 282
Exploring Job Groups	p. 283
Exploring Career Possibilities	p. 283
Profile--Bill Collector	p. 284
Profile--Counter Clerk	p. 287
Profile--Police, Fire, and Ambulance Dispatcher	p. 291
Profile--Word Processor	p. 295
Skill Sampler--Medical Transcriptionist	p. 299
Facts About All Major Jobs Related to Business Detail	p. 302
Managerial Work in Business Detail	p. 302
Administrative Detail	p. 303
Bookkeeping, Auditing, and Accounting	p. 305
Material Control	p. 306
Customer Service	p. 307
Communications	p. 309
Records Processing	p. 310
Records and Materials Processing	p. 313
Clerical Machine Operation	p. 315
Exploring Careers: Sales and Marketing	p. 317
Start Your Journey Through Careers Related to Sales and Marketing	p. 318
Exploring Career Clues	p. 318
Exploring Job Groups	p. 319
Exploring Career Possibilities	p. 319
Profile--Insurance Sales Agent	p. 320
Profile--Retail Sales Manager	p. 324
Profile--Telemarketer	p. 328
Skill Sampler--Stockbroker	p. 331
Facts About All Major Jobs Related to Sales and Marketing	p. 334
Managerial Work in Sales and Marketing	p. 334
Sales Technology	p. 335
General Sales	p. 337
Personal Soliciting	p. 338
Exploring Careers: Recreation, Travel, and Other Personal Services	p. 339
Start Your Journey Through Careers Related to Recreation, Travel, and Other Personal Services	p. 340
Exploring Career Clues	p. 340
Exploring Job Groups	p. 341
Exploring Career Possibilities	p. 341
Profile--Chef	p. 342
Profile--Hairstylist	p. 345
Profile--Janitor	p. 349
Profile--Waitress	p. 352
Skill Sampler--Hotel Desk Clerk	p. 356
Facts About All Major Jobs Related to Recreation, Travel, and Other Personal Services	p. 359
Managerial Work in Recreation, Travel, and Other Personal Services	p. 359
Recreational Services	p. 361
Transportation and Lodging Services	p. 362
Barber and Beauty Services	p. 364
Food and Beverage Services	p. 364
Apparel, Shoes, Leather, and Fabric Care	p. 367
Cleaning and Building Services	p. 368
Other Personal Services	p. 369
Exploring Careers: Education and Social Service	p. 371
Start Your Journey Through Careers Related to Education and Social Service	p. 372
Exploring Career Clues	p. 372
Exploring Job Groups	p. 373
Exploring Career Possibilities	p. 373
Profile--Curator	p. 374
Profile--Librarian	p. 377
Profile--School Counselor	p. 381
Profile--Special Education Teacher	p. 384
Skill Sampler--Clergy	p. 388
Skill Sampler--Farm Extension Agent	p. 390
Skill Sampler--Social Worker	p. 392
Facts About All Major Jobs Related to Education and Social Service	p. 396
Managerial Work in Education and Social Service	p. 396
Social Services	p. 397
Educational Services	p. 400
Exploring Careers: General Management and Support	p. 409
Start Your Journey Through Careers Related to General Management and Support	p. 410
Exploring Career Clues	p. 410
Exploring Job Groups	p. 411
Exploring Career Possibilities	p. 411
Profile--Accountant	p. 412
Profile--Funeral Director	p. 416
Profile--Human Resources Manager	p. 421
Profile--Property Manager	p. 425
Skill Sampler--Bank Officer	p. 429
Facts About All Major Jobs Related to General Management and Support	p. 432
General Management Work and Management of Support Functions	p. 432
Management Support	p. 435
Exploring Careers: Medical and Health Services	p. 441
Start Your Journey Through Careers Related to Medical and Health Services	p. 442
Exploring Career Clues	p. 442
Exploring Job Groups	p. 443
Exploring Career Possibilities	p. 443
Profile--Medical Lab Technologist	p. 444
Profile--Optometrist	p. 448
Profile--Pharmacist	p. 452
Profile--Physical Therapist	p. 456
Skill Sampler--Registered Nurse	p. 459
Facts About All Major Jobs Related to Medical and Health Services	p. 464
Managerial Work in Medical and Health Services	p. 464
Medicine and Surgery	p. 464
Dentistry	p. 467
Health Specialties	p. 468
Medical Technology	p. 468
Medical Therapy	p. 470
Patient Care and Assistance	p. 472
Health Protection and Promotion	p. 473
Core Subjects and Your Career	p. 475
Career Tips for Students	p. 495
For More Information	p. 497
Index of Job Titles	p. 501
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