Occupational Outlook Handbook [Paperback]

Us Department Of Labor (Author)

Product Details

• Paperback
• Publisher: U S Government Printing Office (1994)
• ASIN: B000OK48HW
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

10 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The Encyclopedia of Career Information, June 22, 2008

By 

Randy Smith (Seacoast NH) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Occupational Outlook Handbook (Paperback)

I've used various editions of the OOH for 20 years. It is a central tool for those looking for information about careers and jobs out there ... rich detail, much data on occupational projections and salaries, but not to the point of being mind-numbing (which would be easy to do.) On the other extreme, much of the career literature & reference material is simplistic, basic, or paternalizing and the OOH does NOT stray into over-simplifying the world of work.

While most/all of the latest OOH is available on-line for free, I still purchase a paper copy every two years. It is THAT valuable to have on my bookshelf for the extensive work that I do with people who are in the beginning or middle of their career development.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Resources..., July 10, 2009

By 

BOZZ504 (Long Island, NY) - See all my reviews

Amazon Verified Purchase

This review is from: Occupational Outlook Handbook (Paperback)

For my profession, I am in Human Resources and this information is compiled by the good folks at the BLS and is great to have for working knowledge of different professions. The company I am employed with hires a lot of individuals for a lot of positions and to stay sharp on employee earnings (salaries), education requirements and general nature of work; I turn to this paper puppy. Most of the information is online for free but I like this paper copy for my office as I refer to it a lot before i'll do an interview with an applicant. Plus it is good for any young college student curious to know what the heck is out there for jobs and who does what in this economy. It's a good investment.

5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful Book of Employment Information, January 20, 2008

By 

Ed Luiz "The Thong Maniac" (Fort Collins, CO USA) - See all my reviews
(REAL NAME)   

This review is from: Occupational Outlook Handbook (Occupational Outlook Handbook (Jist Works)) (Paperback)

Buy this resource Book, if you want detailed information of all types and levels of jobs. This includes education and employment contact information, as well.