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Amundson, Kristen J. – 1998
This book, which was written for students, explains the education and training needed to obtain one of the 50 most appealing and best-paying jobs today. Jobs are grouped into these categories: business services; communications; computer technology; construction; health care; manufacturing and production; mechanics, installers, and repairers;…
Descriptors: Career Education, Careers, Education Work Relationship, Educational Attainment
Download full textNational Center for Education Statistics (ED), Washington, DC. – 1997
This brief summary report provides data on differences in starting salaries of college graduates and the related changing demands of the labor market. The report notes that: (1) between 1977 and 1993 computer sciences and engineering graduates had much higher starting salaries than graduates in all other fields of study; (2) while starting…
Descriptors: College Outcomes Assessment, Employment Opportunities, Graduate Surveys, Graduates
JIST Works, Inc., Indianapolis, IN. – 1996
This book, which is intended for high school students, contains descriptions of the top 250 jobs in the United States. Presented first is an introduction that includes tips on identifying jobs of interest, an explanation of the entries provided in each job description, and things to consider when making a career decision. The job descriptions,…
Descriptors: Career Choice, Career Education, Educational Needs, Employment Opportunities
European Centre for the Development of Vocational Training, Berlin (West Germany). – 1983
This booklet outlines existing and emerging career selection, reentry, and advancement opportunities for females throughout the European community. Existing educational and employment opportunities for males and females in various Western European nations are compared. New opportunities for girls and new occupations for women who are unemployed or…
Descriptors: Career Choice, Career Development, Comparative Analysis, Differences
Florida State Dept. of Education, Tallahassee. Div. of Vocational, Adult, and Community Education. – 1994
This booklet, which was developed for use by Florida middle school students, contains basic information about career opportunities, educational and other requirements for various occupations, and educational and career planning. The first section, which is designed for students to share with their parents, discusses the importance of parent…
Descriptors: Career Education, Career Planning, Decision Making, Educational Opportunities
Oppliger, Jurg – 1997
This book presents step-by-step guidelines to getting a job. The following are among the topics discussed in the book's 13 chapters: (1) assessing one's salable skills (identifying likes and dislikes, determining strong and weak points, assessing skills and knowledge, identifying areas for improvement); (2) identifying one's ideal job (describing…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Career Education, Career Planning, Check Lists
