Contrary to the assumption that jobs for language specialists are few and limited in scope, there are jobs for people with language skills, but as a supplement to other technical, business, or professional skills. (Author)

New data from the Current Population Survey were used to reclassify occupations by level of education and training required. The following categories resulted: first professional degree; doctorate; master's; work experience plus bachelor's; associate's degree; postsecondary vocational training; work experience; and short-term, moderate, or…

Advises how to select a trade and how to qualify for an apprenticeship. Lists the more than 800 apprenticeable occupations and their terms of apprenticeship. Gives addresses of the state offices of the U.S. Bureau of Apprenticeship and Training and of state apprenticeship councils. (SK)

Describes the work of a data security analyst including information on qualifications, job opportunities, career paths, salaries, and working conditions. (JOW)

Describes O*Net (Occupational Information Network), the database that replaced the Dictionary of Occupational Titles. O*Net includes information on the knowledge, skills, abilities, interest, preparation, contexts, and tasks associated with 1,122 occupations. Includes a comparison chart and a content model. (JOW)

Provides a description of pharmacy technicians and assistants and includes information on the nature of the work, employment and working conditions, job outlook, earnings, qualifications and training, and related occupations. (JOW)

Offers a job description for financial analysts and personal financial advisors. Includes information on the nature of the work; employment outlook; benefits and drawbacks, qualifications, training, and certification required; and lists related occupations. (JOW)

Provides occupational information for instructional coordinators, those involved in instructional material development, educational consulting, instructional design, and staff development. Looks at the nature of the work, employment outlook, benefits and drawbacks, qualifications and training, and related occupations. Provides sources of…

Discusses mathematics as a component of a well-rounded education as well as an occupational prerequisite. Provides a chart illustrating how math is used in 100 occupations. (SK)

Occupations related to the sciences are so numerous that students should take as many science courses as possible. In addition, science training helps develop logical thinking. (SK)

The job of school administrators is overviewed: nature of the work; working conditions and earnings; experience, training, and other qualifications; and employment and job outlook. (CT)

The job of the top administrator of a senior center (facility providing social services for the elderly) is analyzed including qualifications and training and employment outlook. (JT)

Knowledge of electronics can open doors to dozens of occupations. To enter one of these occupations, training or education after high school is needed although four years of college are not necessary. (Author)

Looks at the occupation of private detective and investigator and discusses the nature of the work, earnings and working conditions, qualifications and advancement, employment and outlook, and related occupations. (JOW)