Best Jobs for the 21st Century [Paperback]

J. Michael Farr (Author), Laurence Shatkin (Author)

Book Description

Series: Best Jobs for the 21st Century | Publication Date: August 2003

More than 500 job descriptions—65 best jobs lists!

Find the best jobs in just two easy steps!

First, browse 65 best jobs lists that rank the best jobs in categories that fit salary needs, education attainment, interests, and career objectives. There are five list groups:

* Best jobs overall: Lists of jobs with the highest pay, fastest growth, and more openings
* Best jobs lists with high percentages of workers age 16–24, workers age 55 and over, part-time workers, self-employed workers, women, and men
* Best jobs lists based on levels of education and experience
* Best jobs lists based on interests
* Best jobs lists based on personality types

Second, read complete descriptions of more than 500 jobs that include skills, knowledge, and training needed—very helpful for writing resumes and preparing for interviews! All descriptions are based on the latest O*NET data.

Especially helpful for those who

* Need good jobs quickly
* Want good jobs but do not know what they want to do
* Want to get out of dead-end jobs or move up without going back to school
* Want to earn a certain pay level…or work in a healthy, fast-growing field or find work that fits their education or training level

Editorial Reviews

Review

This is an accessible source of information about different jobs. -- American Reference Books Annual, 2004

About the Author

Mike Farr has been teaching, writing, and developing his job search techniques for over 20 years. He has written dozens of books that have sold over 2 million copies. Mike emphasizes practical, results-oriented methods that have been proven to reduce the time it takes to find a job. His commonsense advice has made his books the most widely used in job search programs. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

Product Details

• Paperback: 669 pages
• Publisher: Jist Works (August 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1563709619
• ISBN-13: 978-1563709616
• Product Dimensions: 9.3 x 7.4 x 1.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.6 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 3.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,373,060 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

1 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars The salary references are a joke, October 29, 2010

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Genie Angel "* Tink *" - See all my reviews

This review is from: Best Jobs for the 21st Century (Paperback)

When was this book written? In the 70's? I clicked "view inside this book". Since the salary information they give is so ridiculous I knew no other information could be accurate. I would imagine the salaries would have double, sometimes triple of what they show.

20 of 34 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The Future Jobs Aint What It Used To Be, April 6, 2000

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JULYAN ARDIANTO - See all my reviews

This review is from: Best Jobs for the 21st Century (Paperback)

What will you be in the near future? What are the job trends that some will follow, and others will profit from? "The Next Big Thing" is always just around the corner, and if you want to be ahead of the curve, you need this book. Witty, spunky, and organized into guide easily digestible bites, this book is packed with smart ideas and essential information that you can use to turn the best future jobs in your favor.