Sales, Marketing & Finance

Young people who choose a career path in sales, marketing, or finance often do so because they've got a nose for business or the hustle required for turning entrepreneurial spirit into a paycheck, or maybe even, someday, a business of their own. Whether it's a financial clerk making sure that all the employees get paid on time or a customer service agent addressing the concerns of a valued customer, workers in the fields of sales, marketing, and finance take great satisfaction in being a part of a thriving career world that offers endless possibilities for growth and advancement. For high school graduates, the fields of sales, marketing, and finance can also be a great resource for self-education and the development of business skills. In many cases, you can learn the required skills on the job. This book is a great step toward paving your way to a bright future. Each title in this series contains color photos throughout and the essential information needed to find not just a job but a career that draws on the reader's particular skills and interests. Each chapter profiles a different job in the field and helps the reader to determine whether it is the right job for him or her. Web sites listed in each chapter provide further information. Key Icons appear throughout the books in this series in an effort to encourage library readers to build knowledge, gain awareness, explore possibilities and expand their viewpoints through our content rich non-fiction books. Key Icons in this series are as follows: Words to Understand are shown at the front of each chapter with definitions. These words are set in boldfaced type in that chapter, so that readers are able to reference back to the definitions-building their vocabulary and enhancing their reading comprehension. Sidebars are highlighted