Index
A
Accountants and Auditors, 2, 32–35, 359–360
Advertising, Marketing, Promotions, Public Relations, and Sales Managers, 3, 35–39
Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources interest area, 310
Animal Care and Service Workers, 3, 39–42
applications, filling out, 322
Architecture and Construction interest area, 310–311
Arts, Audio/Video Technology, and Communications interest area, 311
Athletes, Coaches, Umpires, and Related Workers, 2, 42–46
B
Barbers, Cosmetologists, and Other Personal Appearance Workers, 2, 46–48, 361
Best Jobs series, 14
Bill and Account Collectors, 3, 48–50
Billing and Posting Clerks and Machine Operators, 3, 50–51
Biological Scientists, 4, 51–54
Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks, 3, 54–56
Business, Management, and Administration interest area, 311
C
career alternatives, exploring, 7
career planning benefits, 6
career portfolios, 355–356
career specialists, tips for using this book, 8
Cargo and Freight Agents, 4, 56–57
chronological resumes, 325–329, 331
Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians, 4, 63–66
cold contacts, 318–319
Computer and Information Systems Managers, 3, 66–68
Computer Network, Systems, and Database Administrators, 2, 68–71, 362
Computer Software Engineers and Computer Programmers, 2, 72–75
Computer Support Specialists, 3, 75–77
Computer Systems Analysts, 2, 77–79
Construction Equipment Operators, 4, 79–82
Construction Laborers, 2, 82–85, 363
Construction Managers, 3, 85–87
Cooks and Food Preparation Workers, 4, 88–91
Correctional Officers, 4, 91–94
counselors, tips for using this book, 8
cover letters, writing, 335–338
Customer Service Representatives, 2, 101–103, 364–365
D
Dental Assistants, 2, 103–105, 366
Desktop Publishers, 3, 110–112
E
earnings, benefits of education, 5
Earnings section (job descriptions), 12–13, 26
economic sensitivity of jobs, 20–21
education
alternatives, exploring, 7
benefits, 5–6
employment projections, 394
levels, defined, 396
Training, Other Qualifications, and Advancement section (job descriptions), 10–11, 25
Education and Training interest area, 311
electronic resumes, 334
employers, tips for using this book, 8
employment
metropolitan areas with fastest growth, 399–400
projections through 2018, 383–398
employment agencies, 322–323
Employment section (job descriptions), 11, 25
Engineers, 3, 115–123, 367–368
Enhanced Occupational Outlook Handbook, 14
Environmental Scientists and Specialists, 3, 123–126
Essential Job Search Data Worksheet, 347–352
Exploring Careers, 14
F
Finance interest area, 311
Financial Analysts, 3, 126–128
follow-up, 344–345
Food and Beverage Serving and Related Workers, 3, 133–137, 369
40 Best Fields for Your Career, 313
G
geographically concentrated jobs, 23–24
metropolitan areas with fastest employment growth, 399–400
goods-producing industries, employment projections, 385
Government and Public Administration interest area, 311
Grounds Maintenance Workers, 2, 140–143
growth rate vs number of new jobs, 391–394
H
hazardous conditions of jobs, 22–23
Health Science interest area, 311–312
Heating, Air-Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers, 2, 143–146
Home Health Aides and Personal and Home Care Aides, 2, 147–149
Hospitality and Tourism interest area, 312
Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks, 4, 149–150
Human Resources, Training, and Labor Relations Managers and Specialists, 2, 150–156, 370–371
Human Service interest area, 312
I
indoor vs outdoor work, 21–22
industries
employment projections, 385–388
jobs within, 313–314
Information Technology interest area, 312
Instructional Coordinators, 3, 156–157
instructors, tips for using this book, 8
Insurance Sales Agents, 4, 157–161
interest areas, top jobs in, 310–313
Internet
as job search tool, 320–323
Interviewers, Except Eligibility and Loan, 4, 161
interviews, 339–344
J–K
JIST Cards, 319–320
Job-Match Grid, 15–30
Job Outlook section (job descriptions), 11–12, 25
job search. See Quick Job Search
job seekers, tips for using this book, 8
Job Title section (job descriptions), 9
jobs
defining ideal job, 307–316
economic sensitivity, 20–21
geographically concentrated, 23–24
growth rate vs number of new jobs, 391–394
hazardous conditions, 22–23
high-paying with many openings, projections, 397–398
metropolitan areas with fastest employment growth, 399–400
outdoor vs indoor work, 21–22
physically demanding work, 22
within industries, 313–314
within interest areas, 310–313
L
labor force, employment projections, 384
Law, Public Safety, Corrections, and Security interest area, 312
librarians, tips for using this book, 8
Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses, 2, 165–167
M
Maintenance and Repair Workers, General, 3, 167–169
Management Analysts, 2, 169–172
Manufacturing interest area, 312
Market and Survey Researchers, 2, 172–175
Marketing, Sales, and Service interest area, 312
Medical and Health Services Managers, 3, 175–177
Medical Assistants, 2, 178–180
Medical Equipment Repairers, 4, 180–182
Medical Records and Health Information Technicians, 3, 182–183, 372–373
Medical Scientists, 3, 183–186
metropolitan areas with fastest employment growth, 399–400
N
Nature of the Work section (job descriptions), 9–10, 24
networking, 317–318
New Guide for Occupational Exploration, 14, 313
Nursing and Psychiatric Aides, 2, 186–188
O
occupational groups, employment projections, 388–391
Occupational Outlook Handbook (OOH), 14, 313
Occupational Therapists, 3, 189–191
Office and Administrative Support Worker Supervisors and Managers, 3, 191
Office Clerks, General, 3, 192–193
The 100 Fastest-Growing Careers list, 2–4
O*NET Codes section (job descriptions), 9
O*NET Dictionary of Occupational Titles, 14
Operations Research Analysts, 4, 193–196
outdoor vs indoor work, 21–22
owning your own business, 315
P
Paralegals and Legal Assistants, 2, 196–199, 374
Personal Financial Advisors, 2, 199–201
Pharmacy Technicians and Aides, 2, 203–205
phone scripts, JIST Cards as, 320
Physical Therapist Assistants and Aides, 3, 205–207
Physical Therapists, 3, 207–209
physically demanding work, 22
Physician Assistants, 3, 209–211
Physicians and Surgeons, 2, 211–214
Plumbers, Pipelayers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters, 3, 215–218
Police and Detectives, 4, 218–222
population, employment projections, 383–384
portfolios, 355–356
Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists, 4, 222–224
Projections Data section (job descriptions), 12, 25
Public Relations Specialists, 2, 224–227
Q
career portfolios, 355–356
defining ideal job, 307–316
Essential Job Search Data Worksheet, 347–352
follow-up, 344–345
identifying key skills, 302–307
information resources, 353–354
interviews, 339–344
job search methods, 316–323
resumes
contributor contact information, 357–358
examples, 359–381
writing, 324–338
R
Radiologic Technologists and Technicians, 4, 227–229
Real Estate Brokers and Sales Agents, 3, 229–232
Receptionists and Information Clerks, 3, 232–234
Recreation Workers, 4, 234–236
Related Occupations section (job descriptions), 13, 26
resources
for employment projections, 395
resume contributor contact information, 357–358
Sources of Additional Information section (job descriptions), 13, 26
Respiratory Therapists, 4, 241–243
resumes
contributor contact information, 357–358
examples, 326–327, 331–334, 359–381
JIST Cards, 319–320
mailing vs posting, 323
writing, 324–338
Retail Salespersons, 3, 243–245
S
salary, negotiating, 343–344
Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, 4, 245–248, 375–376
Science Technicians, 4, 248–252
Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics interest area, 313
Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, 3, 252–255, 377–378
Security Guards and Gaming Surveillance Officers, 3, 256–258
self-employment, 315
self-management skills, 303–304
service-providing industries, employment projections, 386–388
Significant Points section (job descriptions), 9
skills
computer skills, 6
determining, 15–20
identifying key skills, 302–307
self-management skills, 303–304
transferable skills, 305–307
Social and Human Service Assistants, 2, 259–260
Sources of Additional Information section (job descriptions), 13, 26
Stock Clerks and Order Fillers, 4, 264
Surgical Technologists, 3, 264–266
Surveyors, Cartographers, Photogrammetrists, and Surveying and Mapping Technicians, 4, 266–269
T
Taxi Drivers and Chauffeurs, 4, 269–272
Teacher Assistants, 3, 272–275
Teachers—Kindergarten, Elementary, Middle, and Secondary, 3, 275–279, 379–380
Teachers—Postsecondary, 3, 279–282
Teachers—Preschool, Except Special Education, 3, 282–284
Teachers—Self-Enrichment Education, 2, 284–286
Teachers—Special Education, 3, 286–288
thank-you notes, 344
training. See education
Training, Other Qualifications, and Advancement section (job descriptions), 10–11, 24–25
transferable skills, 305–307
Transportation, Distribution, and Logistics interest area, 313
Truck Drivers and Driver/Sales Workers, 3, 289–292, 381
U–Z
Veterinary Technologists and Technicians, 3, 295–297
want ads, 322
Water and Liquid Waste Treatment Plant and System Operators, 4, 298–300
Work Environment section (job descriptions), 24
Young Person’s Occupational Outlook Handbook, 14