Essential Careers: Sets 1 - 4

These accessible volumes help young adults in identifying and obtaining enduring careers in good economic times and in bad. Whether the career is as an athletic trainer, first responder, carpenter, chef, dental hygienist, hair stylist, marketing assistant, bookkeeper, or a paralegal, the books examine specific job skills, coursework, training programs, licensing and certification requirements, and future prospects in the field. Compelling sidebars are featured that probe real-life career concerns. Besides clear descriptions of job duties, relevant internship and apprenticeship programs, and interviews with people in the job, these instructive narratives offer pointers for compiling r?sum?s and cover letters, and interviewing and networking techniques.