Books in Essential Careers series

This resource offers a comprehensive and detailed look at the restaurant industry for those who are interested in a career in food but dont know where to start. First, the reader is introduced to the restaurant industry and its opportunities. Then, each chapter covers a general trade of the business such as chef, server, and manager, highlighting the skills required for each area. Within each chapter, specific jobs are profiled, such as personal chef, pastry chef, line cook, host/hostess, and server, among many others. For each job, a realistic description is given, including the benefits, such as working with people and career advancement opportunities, but also the hard work and long hours involved. Finally, readers learn that there are also opportunities to work with food that are corollary to the restaurant industry. Such jobs include farming, food writing, and food photography. With a profile of chef Marcus Samuelsson, this book brings working in the restaurant industry to life.

Commissioned sales are one of the few reliable, steady growth job sectors in the modern economy, so being introduced to the ins-and-outs of commissioned sales work and the many positions available throughout a wide range of industries will serve today's teens well. The nature of the work, its demands and special salary considerations, and the many work environments and products to be sold are all covered here, as is the necessary education, training, personality type, and sjkill sets. This career guide meets Common Core standards for work readiness and caereer preparedness content.

As smartphones and other mobile devices have become a fixture in our daily lives, more and more innovative and useful apps are developed for them. This informative book examines the steps needed to launch a career in the field of mobile app development, including the skills readers will need and education and training requirements. Readers will learn about potential careers within the programming, marketing, payment, and distribution processes behind mobile apps. A sample rsum demonstrates how readers might present their skills to land an exciting new job.

Digital media has become a ubiquitous part of modern life. People consume digital media of all kinds, content on websites, special effects of movies, and photographs, videos, and graphics shared on social media are just a few examples. As digital media continues to become dominant, skill in the field is in demand and the rate of job growth is high. A range of jobs in digital media and a description of the preparation needed for a successful career, such as qualifications, education (including high school classes), practical steps for obtaining a job, and strategies for long-term advancement are outlined.

As smartphones and other mobile devices have become a fixture in our daily lives, more and more innovative and useful apps are developed for them. This informative book examines the steps needed to launch a career in the field of mobile app development, including the skills readers will need and education and training requirements. Readers will learn about potential careers within the programming, marketing, payment, and distribution processes behind mobile apps. A sample rsum demonstrates how readers might present their skills to land an exciting new job.

"Social media is a part of everyday life, and businesses have taken note. Today, social media managers are needed to help shepherd companies into the next era of how business is done. This resource is a straightforward guide for those who choose social media management as a career path. It explains job preparation and education, networking strategies, and creation of a portfolio and r sum and offers practical tips for advancement in the field. It also describes the steps to building a private practice. This accessible, fun volume is an insightful look into a career that is still in its infancy"--

Readers get the practical details of making smart career choices in today's uncertain economy in these very accessible narratives. Careers are examined in-depth while emphasizing the jobs' requirements, education preparation, duties, work environment, and employment outlook. Engaging sidebars profile professionals and their on-the-job experiences. Distinctive personal qualities are clearly described for these careers; for example, retail sales jobs require excellent people, listening, and customer-service skills; persistence; and confidence. Other volume topics include tips for putting together resumes and writing cover letters, and dos and don'ts in job networking and interviews.