This is an information-packed resource for students entering the education field.For those who dream of a career in teaching or administration, "Ferguson Career Coach: Managing Your Career in Education" is packed with essential tips for getting ahead in this burgeoning field. Readers will find practical insights into achieving career success in any area of education they choose. Acting as a personal coach, this practical career guide provides students with advice on making contacts, interviewing, strategies, and much more to excel in a career in this growing industry.The chapters include: Plan for Success; Job Search Strategies; Tools for Success; Getting Your Foot in the Door; Marketing Yourself for Success; Succeeding in the Workplace; and, Succeeding as a Teacher....

This book provides insider's tips for success in the computer industry.The Department of Labor estimates demand for computer scientists at 135,000 a year, and strong demand for trained computer specialists will continue through 2014, according to the Commission on Professionals in Science and Technology. For those who dream of pursuing a career as a software engineer or a Web designer, "Ferguson Career Coach: Managing Your Career in the Computer Industry" is packed with tips for success in this lucrative field. With sound advice from professionals, career strategies, insider secrets, and more, readers will find the tools they need to achieve career success in any area of computers they choose.The chapters include: Plan for Success; Job Search Strategies; Tools for Success; Getting Your Foot in the Door; Marketing Yourself for Success; and, Succeeding in the Workplace....

This book provides essential tools for building and advancing careers in the field of health care."Ferguson Career Coach: Managing Your Career in the Health Care Industry" is packed with tips for success in this burgeoning field - from patient care to health care administration. Acting as a personal coach, this new and indispensable guidebook features practical insight that will help readers achieve career success in any area of health care they choose. With practical advice on making contacts, self-marketing, interviewing, career strategies, and more, this resource is a great addition for readers looking to navigate a career in this rewarding field.The chapters include: Plan for Success in the Health Care Industry; Job Search Strategies; Tools for Success; Getting Your Foot in the Door; Marketing Yourself for Success; Succeeding in the Workplace; and, Succeeding in Your Career as a Physician....

This authoritative guide profiles more than seventy careers available in retail and sales settings. Broken down into four key sections-Malls and Shopping Centers; Stores, Shops, and Boutiques; Department Stores; and Automobile Sales-each entry provides a job overview and description of a likely career path. Jobs profiled include: Property Manager, Mall Marketing Director, Event Coordinator, Leasing Director, District Manager, Buyer, Merchandiser, Billing Manager, Wholesale Sales Representative, Manufacturer's Representative, Sales Trainer, Sales Supervisor, Purchasing Agent, Personal Shopper, Department Store Manager, Loss Prevention Manager, Payroll Specialist, and Automobile Sales Manager. ...

This book helps readers navigate their way to a successful job in law enforcement."Ferguson Career Coach: Managing Your Career in Law Enforcement" is an essential resource that provides readers with practical insight on a wide range of jobs in law enforcement, including police work, corrections and rehabilitation, loss prevention, risk management, and security. Acting as a personal coach for students who dream of a career in law enforcement or protective services, this new career guide offers a wealth of industry secrets, tips, and basic advice from professionals.The chapters include: Plan for Success; Job Search Strategies; Tools for Success; Getting Your Foot in the Door; Marketing Yourself for Success; Succeeding in the Workplace; and, Succeeding as a Law Enforcement Officer or Special Agent....

Among today's fastest-growing and most exciting career areas is health care, and the good news is that one doesn't need to be a doctor to enter the field. Thousands of people already work in this industry, and employment opportunities are expected to grow faster than most businesses in the near future. Health care jobs demand people with talents and skills of all types, and offer numerous possibilities to those interested in joining this rewarding field."Career Opportunities in Health Care, Third Edition" profiles more than 80 specific jobs - seven new to this edition - in 18 key branches of this field, including medicine, dentistry, nursing, administration, clinical laboratory services, therapy, geriatrics, pharmaceuticals, radiology, education, and speech and hearing. Each profile has been updated to reflect the latest trends in training, job duties, salaries, advancement prospects, and more. The glossary and extensive appendixes listing schools, associations, organizations, publications, and periodicals have also been completely updated.New and updated career profiles include: Art therapist, Dean of medical school, Dentist, Dietician, Director of hospital public relations, Director of volunteer services, EKG technician, Emergency medical technician, Health education teacher, Medical illustrator, Medical Web site marketing director, Nurse practitioner, Nursing school instructor, Oncologist, Personal trainer, Phlebotomist, Plastic surgeon, and many more....

This book provides insider's tips for success in the computer industry.The Department of Labor estimates demand for computer scientists at 135,000 a year, and strong demand for trained computer specialists will continue through 2014, according to the Commission on Professionals in Science and Technology. For those who dream of pursuing a career as a software engineer or a Web designer, "Ferguson Career Coach: Managing Your Career in the Computer Industry" is packed with tips for success in this lucrative field. With sound advice from professionals, career strategies, insider secrets, and more, readers will find the tools they need to achieve career success in any area of computers they choose.The chapters include: Plan for Success; Job Search Strategies; Tools for Success; Getting Your Foot in the Door; Marketing Yourself for Success; and, Succeeding in the Workplace....

This title presents a wide variety of exciting career options. "Career Opportunities in the Music Industry, Sixth Edition" provides current information on more than 90 specific jobs, including job duties, salary ranges, skill and education requirements, helpful organizations, tips for entry, and much more. A valuable starting point for career research, this book offers important information about positions of interest to job seekers. Each profile features a special Career Ladder charting the path for advancement. This new edition includes updated salary ranges and employment opportunities, as well as comprehensive, updated appendixes of organizations, periodicals, associations, schools, and resources. Along with the most recent statistics and data, "Career Opportunities in the Music Industry, Sixth Edition" also contains a new appendix listing music career Web sites. New and updated job profiles include: A & R coordinator; Concert hall manager; Concert promoter; Conductor; Executive director, trade association; Music journalist; Opera singer; Recording engineer; Road manager; Session musician; Songwriter; and, more....

This is an authoritative career guide for budding artists.Today's artists work in large corporations, schools, theaters, hospitals, museums, and their own homes. Some make their living strictly through their creative works, but most individuals in this field combine their creativity with some sort of technical skill, such as computer design, or specialized training, such as counseling, in order to pursue their career goals. For those who dream of a career as a graphic artist or an art gallery curator, "Ferguson Career Coach: Managing Your Career in the Art Industry" is packed with essential tips for success in this creative field.The chapters include: Plan for Success; Job Search Strategies; Tools for Success; Getting Your Foot in the Door; Marketing Yourself for Success; and, Succeeding in the Workplace....

This book offers an insider's look at a successful career in the music industry.Whether students dream of pursuing a singing carrer or becoming a big music producer, "Ferguson Career Coach: Managing Your Career in the Music Industry" is packed with useful tips for success in this highly competitive business. Author Shelly Field provides her own insider knowledge from years of experience in this field, as well as basic advice, industry secrets, and tips for readers looking to enter - and excel in - the exciting music industry. Personal experiences of successful professionals complete this extensive guide.The chapters include: Plan for Success in the Music Industry; Job Search Strategies; Tools for Success; Getting Your Foot in the Door; Marketing Yourself for Success; Succeeding in the Workplace; and, Succeeding in the Talent End of the Industry....

This is a detailed guide to a range of career possibilities in the world of music....

From coaches to broadcasters - this is a helpful resource to success in the sports industry.For those wanting to become athletes, coaches, broadcasters, or anything in between, the sports industry can be very competitive. "Ferguson Career Coach: Managing Your Career in the Sports Industry" is packed with insider tips to help students achieve career success in this lucrative field. Featuring sound advice from successful professionals in the field, as well as basic advice and industry secrets, this new guidebook acts as an essential guide for readers interested in succeeding in the sports industry.The chapters include: Plan for Success in the Sports Industry; Job Search Strategies; Tools for Success; Getting Your Foot in the Door; Marketing Yourself for Success; Succeeding in the Workplace; and, Succeeding as a Pro Athlete....

This book provides essential career tips and guidance for the theater and performing arts industry.The performing arts can be a very competitive industry for actors, directors, singers, and set designers alike. "Ferguson Career Coach: Managing Your Career in Theater and the Performing Arts" is packed with tips to help students meet the challenge and achieve career success. Loaded with practical advice, career strategies, interviewing tips, and much more, this indispensable book takes readers behind the scenes and teaches them all they need to know to make their mark in this creative field.The chapters include: Plan for Success in Theater and the Performing Arts; Job Search Strategies; Tools for Success; Getting Your Foot in the Door; Marketing Yourself for Success; The Theatrical Audition; and, Succeeding in the Talent End of the Industry....