Separate chapters of this book discuss technical writing as a profession, the job of the technical writer, employers of technical writers, types of education and training programs available in technical writing, the employment outlook for technical writers and how to get started in a job, fields related to technical writing, and technical writing…

This book describes the various aspects of the film industry and the many jobs related to filmmaking, stressing that no "formula" exists for finding a successful career in the film industry. Chapters provide information on production, writing for film, cinematography, editing, music, sound, animation and graphics, acting and modeling, the "unsung…

The information provided in this book is intended to help people in the communications fields plan their careers more carefully. While careers in medicine or law have goals and educational steps that are quite clear, communications is a field that can be found in business, in the media, in government, and in education. Following the description of…

Although concerned primarily with women in top jobs, the study also extends to women's opportunities in professional and managerial positions. It also focuses on the general pattern of relationships between men and women. Examining the special problem of women's promotion to top jobs, Part 1 studies the discrepancy between women's contribution to…

The new or soon-to-be college graduate is provided in this book with the basic facts of the employment process and the system within which this process operates. A master plan is presented for effective representation of self on paper, during the interview, when deciding upon a job offer, and on the job. Guidelines are established for…

A survey of Oklahoma businesses dealing in international trade shows that these firms need personnel skilled in foreign languages. Career areas in which these skills are needed are varied, and applicants with language proficiency in addition to other skills could have an advantage over other applicants. Some respondents commented that language…

Women have always been underrepresented in educational administration, and their numbers in administrative roles have declined in recent years. This monograph examines some of the factors determining this underrepresentation. In addition to sources on the national status of women in education, literature on careers in education administration, and…

This handbook examines job opportunities for college graduates with degrees in the humanities, particularly English. After advising graduates to take an inventory of their marketable assets, the book outlines some job-search strategies and questions the advisability of earning degrees in other fields. Subsequent chapters discuss opportunities in…

The energy problem affects virtually every wage earner in America and cries out for increased involvement by vocational and technical educators. A recent study by the National Planning Association points up the need to project future manpower demands in energy and energy-related industries so that the country's educational and training…

The document presents an overview of the different career opportunities which exist in the student development profession at the college level. The different aspects of involvement in a complex educational setting, such as the college or university, are presented with a discussion of the consulting, administering, and instructing functions of…

The guidance handbook, written for art students, teachers, vocational counselors, and job hunters, is organized around three steps: planning one's education, choosing a career, and finding a job. To help with the first step, the author discusses the characteristics of an artist, makes suggestions about planning a high school program, and gives…

This text is designed for students considering a career in physical education. It describes and illustrates the purposes of American physical education, the knowledges of science and society which contribute to this discipline, the career possibilities available to professionals, and the characteristics and responsibilities of successful physical…

This book provides role models and information specifically geared to women seeking communications positions. It presents the personal stories of 17 women in all areas of communications so that readers will be able to get a better feeling for the communications field, the types of people in it, and the problems they might expect to encounter. The…

This book reports and discusses the findings of a study of suburban newspapers as a third force in the press, different from the other two forces--metropolitan daily newspapers and small-town and weekly newspapers. Chapters explore various aspects of suburban newspapers, including a history of suburbia, publisher attitudes toward the suburban…

This update of the 1971 handbook is designed to assist engineers and their firms in marketing their services overseas. Provided is condensed information sources of conditions in 122 free world countries. Information sources provided include the following: legal requirements, licensing, local representation, local participation, contracting…