Great Jobs in the President's Stimulus Plan [Paperback]

Laurence Shatkin (Author), PhD (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: February 5, 2009

President Obama s huge economic stimulus plan aims to create or save 3 to 4 million jobs for recession-weary Americans and for a nation in need of rebuilding, modernization, and recovery. But which jobs, exactly, offer the most opportunity for workers? This new book covers the best occupations that are in demand from this bold initiative, including jobs in infrastructure, energy, green technology, health care, education, and manufacturing. Occupational expert Laurence Shatkin, Ph.D., explains where the great jobs are in President Obama s American Recovery and Reinvestment Plan so readers can be first in line for careers with high pay, strong growth, and good security as the country rebounds from recession.

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About the Author

Laurence Shatkin, Ph.D., has 30 years in the career information field, presents and blogs on career issues, and is the author of many best-selling books. His books include 50 Best Jobs for Your Personality, 150 Best Recession-Proof Jobs, 10 Best College Majors for Your Personality, 90-Minute College Major Matcher, and Best Jobs for the 21st Century. Dr. Shatkin is sought after by the media for his expertise on occupations and appears regularly on national news programs. Shatkin has appeared on CBS Evening News with Katie Couric, the FOX Business Network, ABC News Now, CBS Newspath, NPR, and in many other TV and radio shows. He has been quoted in The Washington Post, The Chicago Tribune, Associated Press, Men s Health, Forbes, and many other major publications. Shatkin worked as a volunteer for President Obama s campaign.

Product Details

• Paperback: 208 pages
• Publisher: Jist Works (February 5, 2009)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1593577281
• ISBN-13: 978-1593577285
• Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 6 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 11.2 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 1.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,409,639 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Laurence Shatkin, Ph.D., is one of the nation's leading occupational experts and appears regularly on national news programs and in major print publications to share his expertise about trends in the world of work. He is a Senior Product Developer at JIST Publishing, has 30 years of experience in the career information field, and is an award-winning career information systems developer.

He is also a frequent presenter at career development conferences.

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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars book contains OLD information, March 6, 2009

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Tom Stone - See all my reviews

This review is from: Great Jobs in the President's Stimulus Plan (Paperback)

This book contains old, out-of-date information simply reprinted from the author's previous books. The book was released before the Stimulus Plan was passed, so the information is not current.
Strongly advise against buying it.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Results completely unmeasurable, April 24, 2009

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Bonnie Lass "love to learn" (St. Paul, MN USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Great Jobs in the President's Stimulus Plan (Paperback)

I love the whole "create or save 3 to 4 million jobs." That statement makes measuring results completely impossible. Not at all impressed with this book. Save your money; the way things are going economically, you will need it.