Occupational Outlook Handbook 2004-2005

Great Career Information The U.S. Department of Labor updates this book every two years with the most accurate and up-to-date details on all major jobs in the United States. Many people consider this book to be the most useful information source on jobs and salaries anywhere. The Occupational Outlook Handbook is the most widely used career reference ever published! Easy to Use All jobs are arranged into logical clusters. Just use the table of contents to find jobs that interest you, and then turn to the page for that description. Each job description is very well written and packed with helpful information on skills, pay, working conditions, training and education, projected growth, related jobs, and much more. This edition also includes * Brief overview of trends for major industry and occupational groups. * Summary information on an additional 126 jobs, covering another 7% of the labor force. * Cross-references to more-specialized job titles in the government's Occupational Information Network (O*NET) system. Essential for Anyone Needing Accurate Job Information Working people-Identify related jobs with better growth potential, prepare for promotions or job changes, find earnings for similar or different jobs, and identify additional training or educational needs. Students-Explore career interests, identify career goals and related training or education, and set realistic objectives for pay and advancement. Job seekers-Identify new job targets, prepare for interviews by identifying key skills to emphasize, gain an advantage in salary negotiations, and learn about job requirements before the interview! Career changers-Uncover more interesting jobs using similar skills, identify training needed to enter more-challenging or better-paying jobs, and explore alternative career options. Employers and business people-Set competitive pay levels, anticipate trends, write detailed job descriptions, and establish performance appraisal criteria.Chao, Elaine L. is the author of 'Occupational Outlook Handbook 2004-2005' with ISBN 9781563709883 and ISBN 1563709880.