Real People Working in Finance (On the Job Series) [Hardcover]

Blythe Camenson (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: May 11, 1999 | Series: On the Job Series

On The Job Series (Real People Working in…) Dozens of firsthand interviews with real-world practitioners are combined with the latest statistics on the hottest career areas. The result is a reader-friendly series that's ideal for those who want s clear picture of the challenges and rewards to be found in each job. Lively icons and graphics make it easy to find essential information at a glance. DETAILED CAREER INFORMATION Allows job-seekers to make informed choices and learn in-depth information about a specific career—from salary levels to job statistics to necessary education. JOB OVERVIEWS Give readers a detailed look at particular jobs available in respective fields. USER-FRIENDLY DESIGN Encourages readers to pinpoint the sections most useful to them and then read on to find out more.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 192 pages
• Publisher: McGraw-Hill; 1 edition (May 11, 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0844219207
• ISBN-13: 978-0844219202
• Product Dimensions: 11.3 x 8.8 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.4 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 1.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #4,515,447 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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1.0 out of 5 stars Disappointed, October 7, 2003

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This review is from: Real People Working in Finance (On the Job Series) (Hardcover)

I am looking to change careers into finance and I was hoping this book would help me identify which areas to focus. My expectations were that this book would focus on advance careers and help someone tell the difference between working in a treasury departments and project finance.

The page book is 120 pages, not 192. Further, it is written in 12(?) type font, double-spaced with the widest of margins (yes, the same trick we used in college).

The idea of the book excited me. I expected so much this book doesn't deliver. Unfortunately, it discusses finance positions only in the broadest sense. In addition, it focuses on entry-level positions or lower level positions. In fact, after only a few pages, I decided the book was useless. I bought another book, which had short 2 to 3-page summaries of jobs. It provided me with more information than this book. I would expect I will not be the only one to send this book back.