Big Book of Jobs 2007-2008 [Kindle Edition]

The United States Department of Labor (Author)

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Product Description

Does your resume really highlight your job skills?

Are you resigned to low-paying jobs because you don't have a degree?

What field shows the most growth opportunity?

How much can you make?

Find the answers to these questions and more in The Big Book of Jobs.

The Big Book of Jobs combines a concise overview of the job-search process with all the latest government statistics on more than 250 jobs. Whether you are a recent graduate just entering the job market, a work veteran looking to change careers, or just keeping watch on your own job's future, The Big Book of Jobs offers everything you need to make informed choices about your career.

The book is divided into two sections.

In "The Job-Seekers Guide," you'll find advice on:

• Choosing a career path
  
• Building career management skills
  
• Researching careers in the information age
  
• Writing effective cover letters and polished resumes . . . and more
  

The "Occupational Outlook Handbook" offers you all the latest statistics on hundreds of positions, including:

• Job descriptions
  
• Working conditions
  
• Employment trends and outlooks
  
• Training, qualifications, and advancement
  
• Salary ranges . . . and more
  

From the Back Cover

Does your resume really highlight your job skills?
Are you resigned to low-paying jobs because you don't have a degree?
What field shows the most growth opportunity?
How much can you make?
Find the answers to these questions and more in The Big Book of Jobs.

The Big Book of Jobs combines a concise overview of the job-search process with all the latest government statistics on more than 250 jobs. Whether you are a recent graduate just entering the job market, a work veteran looking to change careers, or just keeping watch on your own job's future, The Big Book of Jobs offers everything you need to make informed choices about your career.

The book is divided into two sections.

In "The Job-Seekers Guide," you'll find advice on:

• Choosing a career path
• Building career management skills
• Researching careers in the information age
• Writing effective cover letters and polished resumes . . . and more

The "Occupational Outlook Handbook" offers you all the latest statistics on hundreds of positions, including:

• Job descriptions
• Working conditions
• Employment trends and outlooks
• Training, qualifications, and advancement
• Salary ranges . . . and more

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Product Details

• Format: Kindle Edition
• File Size: 1539 KB
• Print Length: 608 pages
• Simultaneous Device Usage: Up to 4 simultaneous devices, per publisher limits
• Publisher: McGraw-Hill; 1 edition (September 27, 2006)
• Sold by: Amazon Digital Services
• Language: English
• ASIN: B001E5SE9O
• Text-to-Speech: Enabled
• Average Customer Review: 3.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #848,981 Paid in Kindle Store (See Top 100 Paid in Kindle Store)
  • #47 in Kindle Store > Kindle eBooks > Nonfiction > Business & Investing > Careers > Job Hunting > Almanacs

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

5 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars 2004 called, they want their data back..., February 5, 2007

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A.Marie - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Big Book of Jobs 2007-2008 (Paperback)

Let me state for the record that I have NOT looked at every single job in this book. However, EVERY job that I have looked up (about 30 or so) has salary data from 2004! I was shocked. The 2007-2008 portion of the title is misleading. I was thinking that I would get more recent info. I bought this book for my 17 year old brother who is trying decide what career path to take. If I had bought the book for myself, I would have returned it. Most would benefit by doing a simple internet search for whatever job they are interested in. At first I gave the book 2 stars but then I decided on 3 - since that book is really big and probably has every job imaginable. But then I went back to 2 because I felt like some of the salary information (in addition to being outdated) was unrealistic.

5.0 out of 5 stars What a resource!, July 11, 2008

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This review is from: Big Book of Jobs 2007-2008 (Paperback)

For someone choosing their career path, or changing their career path, this book is terrific. All the basic information you would ever need about jobs is in this book and some of it is quite eye opening. For people not looking for a new job path, the book is still informing because it explains what people actually do on their jobs and the pros and cons of that. I've not been able to stop reading - it is just fascinating in a general sense about jobs, and very practically helpful in specific way for individual work path decisions.