Describes five behind-the-scenes occupations found in almost every type of charitable nonprofit organization: manager, fundraisers, foundation program officers, communications directors, and executive directors. Lists the training, employment, and earnings characteristics of people-to-people, food-related, advocacy, and trade occupations in the…

Focuses on gaming occupations in casinos, describing their duties, qualifications, training, and earnings. Also provides information about employment and outlook, benefits and drawbacks, and sources of additional information. (JOW)

Explains how diagnostic medical sonographers use special equipment to direct high frequency sound waves into areas of a patient's body. Describes specialties within the occupation, working conditions, employment and outlook, earnings, and necessary training and qualifications. (JOW)

Explains the job of precision instrument and equipment repairers, who work on cameras, medical equipment, musical instruments, watches and clocks, and industrial measuring devices. Discusses duties, working conditions, employment and earnings, job outlook, and skills and training. (JOW)

Describes how technology has changed the work, earnings, job prospects, and education of librarians. Includes stories from librarians who tell why they chose their careers and how technology affects their work. (JOW)

Examines the labor market and earnings prospects for trained computer personnel; discusses how to prepare for high tech careers; and provides suggestions for finding more information about careers, education and training, and professional development. (Author/JOW)

Identifies occupations in which many highly paid workers do not have a bachelor's degree and points out other factors that make for a good job. (Author)