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Communication Skills
Ferguson Publishing
(Ferguson Publishing Company, Sept. 1, 2009)Knowing how to communicate clearly and effectively in the workplace is one of the keys to career success. This work focuses on the importance of speaking, writing, listening, and conversational skills for thriving in the workplace. It also features useful facts and statistics to help readers with their communication skills.
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What Can I Do Now?: Education
Ferguson Publishing
Hardcover (Ferguson Pub, April 1, 2010)Introduces the education industry, presents information about careers in this field, and suggests what to do now to prepare for future work in this area.
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Broadcasting
Ferguson Publishing
Hardcover (Ferguson Pub, Aug. 1, 2002)Describes careers in broadcasting in terms of the nature of the work, educational or training requirements, ways to get started, advancement possibilities, salary figures, employment outlook, and sources of more information.
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What Can I Do Now! Science
Ferguson Publishing
Hardcover (Ferguson Pub, May 1, 2010)This informative new guidebook helps students take a hands-on approach to a career in science with accurate, current industry information, job profiles, and tips for career exploration. Job profiles include:AstronomersBiologistsChemistsEcologistsForensic scientistsGenetic scientistsGeologistsMeteorologistsPhysicistsScience technicians.
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Computers
Ferguson Publishing
Hardcover (Ferguson Publishing, Aug. 30, 2008)Features: computer and video game designers; computer engineers; computer network administrators; computer programmers; computer service technicians; computer systems programmers/analysts; quality assurance testers; software designers; technical support specialists; and, webmasters.
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Environment
Ferguson Publishing
Hardcover (Ferguson Publishing, May 1, 2010)Careers in Focus: Environment, Fourth Edition explores 20 careers for anyone interested in this "green" field.New and updated job profiles include:-Air quality engineers -Ecologists -Energy conservation technicians -Environmental lobbyists -Fish and game wardens -Geologists -Hazardous waste management specialists -Land trust or preserve managers -Marine biologists -Park rangers -Recycling coordinators -Renewable energy professionals -Soil scientists -and more.
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Medical Technicians
Ferguson Publishing
Hardcover (Ferguson Pub, Jan. 1, 2001)Presents an overview of several technician jobs in the field of medicine, covering the job duties, history of the profession, requirements for starting out (such as licensing, certification, and education), ways to explore and break into the field, salary statistics, outlook for the future, and sources for additional information.Looks at technician jobs in the field of medicine, outlining job duties, initial requirements such as licensing, certification, and education, salary statistics, outlook for the future, and sources for additional information.
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Sports
Ferguson Publishing
(Ferguson Publishing, Aug. 30, 2008)Praise for the previous edition:"...compact, up-to-date...well organized and present[s] a good deal of information."--School Library JournalCareers in Focus: Sports, Fourth Edition covers more than 20 careers for athletic students.Job profiles include:-Golf course superintendents -Groundsmanagers and groundskeepers -Jockeys -Professional athletes--team sports -Sports broadcasters and announcers -Sports instructors and coaches -Sports psychologists -Sports trainers -Sportswriters -Umpires and referees -and more.
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Computers: Career in Focus
Ferguson Publishing
Hardcover (Ferguson Pub, Oct. 24, 1997)Defines the top twenty-four careers in the computer field in terms of the nature of the work, educational or training requirements, ways to get started, advancement possibilities, salary figures, employment outlook, conditions of work, and sources of more information.
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Space Exploration
Ferguson Publishing
Library Binding (Ferguson Publishing, March 1, 2011)Containing a comprehensive introduction to the industry, the full-color Space Exploration profiles 20 popular careers for adventurous readers interested in science, mathematics, and engineering.Careers profiled include:-Aeronautical and aerospace technicians -Aerospace engineers -Aerospace/aviation college professors -Aerospace/aviation writers -Astrobiologists -Astrogeologists -Astronauts -Astronomers -Astrophysicists -Chemical engineers -Computer engineers -Electrical and electronics engineers -Flight directors -Industrial engineers -Materials engineers -Mathematicians -Mechanical engineers -Pilots -Quality assurance specialists/inspectors -Robotics engineers.
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Coaches and Fitness Professionals
Ferguson Publishing
(Ferguson Publishing, July 30, 2008)- Quick Facts: summarizes important facts- Overview: briefly introduces duties and responsibilities- History: describes the history of the job in relation to the industry or field- The Job: describes primary and secondary duties- Requirements: discusses high school and post-secondary education and training as well as any necessary certification or licensing and personal requirements for success- Exploring: offers suggestions on how to gain experience and knowledge in a field before making firm educational and financial commitments- Employers: gives an overview of typical places of employment- Starting Out: suggests the best ways to land a first job- Advancement: presents an expected career path and how to get on it- Earnings: lists salary ranges and typical fringe benefits- Work Environment: looks at the work conditions and surroundings associated with a certain job- Outlook: summarizes the job's potential growth or decline in terms of the general economy and industry projections- For More Information: lists organizations that provide career information.
