150 Jobs You Can Start Today: Creative Ways to Make Money Now [Paperback]

Deborah Jacobson (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: October 7, 2003

Whether you’re a seasoned professional or a recent graduate, a job search can take many months. Now, in 150 Jobs You Can Start Today, Deborah Jacobson reveals 150 ways you can take charge of your career, start making money, and put your unique skills and talents to work—right now. From Real Estate Appraiser to Wedding Planner, these flexible, off-the-beaten-path professions can be tailored to suit your personality and schedule, whether you’re looking to bridge the gap between jobs, launch a new career, pay your way through school, or simply make some extra cash. Each job profiled includes a detailed overview of the necessary skills, expected salary or income, real-world benefits and pitfalls, and easy-to-use resources for getting started. The ultimate handbook for today’s economy, 150 Jobs You Can Start Today gives you everything you need to beat the job market and fuel your own prosperity and success.

Massage Therapist • Wedding Planner • Apartment Manager • Real Estate Appraiser • Private Tutor • Web Designer • Seasonal Tax Accountant • Party Promoter • Personal Shopper • Focus Group Organizer • Home Clothing Sales • Music Teacher • Start Your Own 900 Number • Catering • Artist’s Model • Telemarketing • Cruise Ship Entertainer • Personal Assistant • Script Reader • Web Page Designer • Yoga Teacher • House Painter • Personal Trainer • Home Remodeler • Sports Referee • City Tour Guide • Traffic School Teacher • Pet Care • Professional Companion • Proofreader

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Whether you?re a seasoned professional or a recent graduate, a job search can take many months. Now, in 150 Jobs You Can Start Today, Deborah Jacobson reveals 150 ways you can take charge of your career, start making money, and put your unique skills and talents to work?right now. From Real Estate Appraiser to Wedding Planner, these flexible, off-the-beaten-path professions can be tailored to suit your personality and schedule, whether you?re looking to bridge the gap between jobs, launch a new career, pay your way through school, or simply make some extra cash. Each job profiled includes a detailed overview of the necessary skills, expected salary or income, real-world benefits and pitfalls, and easy-to-use resources for getting started. The ultimate handbook for today?s economy, 150 Jobs You Can Start Today gives you everything you need to beat the job market and fuel your own prosperity and success.

Massage Therapist ? Wedding Planner ? Apartment Manager ? Real Estate Appraiser ? Private Tutor ? Web Designer ? Seasonal Tax Accountant ? Party Promoter ? Personal Shopper ? Focus Group Organizer ? Home Clothing Sales ? Music Teacher ? Start Your Own 900 Number ? Catering ? Artist?s Model ? Telemarketing ? Cruise Ship Entertainer ? Personal Assistant ? Script Reader ? Web Page Designer ? Yoga Teacher ? House Painter ? Personal Trainer ? Home Remodeler ? Sports Referee ? City Tour Guide ? Traffic School Teacher ? Pet Care ? Professional Companion ? Proofreader

About the Author

DEBORAH JACOBSON, a cantor, singer, writer, wife, and mother, has owned and operated two successful part-time businesses. She lives in Stamford, CT.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 256 pages
• Publisher: Broadway; 1 edition (October 7, 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0767916093
• ISBN-13: 978-0767916097
• Product Dimensions: 8 x 5.2 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 6.6 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #524,893 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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17 of 20 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars First problem, you can't start these jobs today., March 19, 2006

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A. Mallett "first year teacher" (Little Elm, Texas USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: 150 Jobs You Can Start Today: Creative Ways to Make Money Now (Paperback)

Here are some of the do-able jobs Jacobson writes about:

apartment manager

massage therapist

personal chef

factory go-between

start your own 900 number

casino jobs

hotel help

restaurant work

karoke performer

private mail carrier

hairstylist

braille transcriber

Do these jobs seem like you can start them today? I was hoping to find ways to supplement my income, instead these are for unemployed or underemployed people who want to create a new line of work for themselves and are willing to invest some money and time. Also, some of these jobs are specific to areas of the country so if you want to be a script reader or location manager, you will have to move to the right geographically location. Sorry, for those who wanted to stay in Idaho and pursue their career as a party enhancer (p110)!

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Variety, August 21, 2009

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M. Vitkus (Gulf Coast, FL) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: 150 Jobs You Can Start Today: Creative Ways to Make Money Now (Paperback)

I thought this book offered a great detailed overview of a variety of jobs. Certainly I am not interested or qualified in all fields. But my purpose was a jump start and this gave me many inspiring ideas.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars I love this book!, July 29, 2009

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K. Starzyk - See all my reviews
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This review is from: 150 Jobs You Can Start Today: Creative Ways to Make Money Now (Paperback)

This book has so many great ideas for anyone needing to make money right away. I felt stuck in my job, was very unhappy there but felt like I had no other options. Just KNOWING how many possibilities there are out there was so freeing! Also I've left that job and am now doing several other things... all right out of this book! Maybe they won't all work out, but now I know I don't have to ever stay where I am unhappy. I feel that this book could be helpful to so many people, especially right now in this economy!