Browse all books

Books in Field Guides to Finding a New Career series

  • Field Guide to Finding a New Career: Outdoor Careers

    Amanda Kirk

    Paperback (Checkmark Books, July 1, 2009)
    Explains the steps to starting a career involving work outdoors, with suggestions on how to market and hone existing skills and advice on issues that face different age groups.
  • Outdoor Careers

    Amanda Kirk

    Hardcover (Ferguson Pub, July 1, 2009)
    Explains the steps to starting a career related to the outdoors, with suggestions on how to market and hone existing skills and advice on issues that face different age groups.
  • Internet and Media

    Amanda Kirk

    Hardcover (Ferguson Pub, July 1, 2009)
    Explains the steps to starting a career in online media, with suggestions on how to market and hone existing skills and advice on issues that face different age groups.
  • Field Guide to Finding a New Career in Education

    Amanda Kirk

    Paperback (Checkmark Books, Sept. 1, 2009)
    Explains the steps to starting a career in education, with suggestions on how to market and hone existing skills and advice on issues that face different age groups.
  • Internet and Media

    Amanda Kirk

    Paperback (Checkmark Books, July 1, 2009)
    Explains the steps to starting a career in online media, with suggestions on how to market and hone existing skills and advice on issues that face different age groups.
  • Accounting, Business, and Finance

    Candace S Gulko

    Hardcover (Ferguson Publishing Company, March 1, 2010)
    Suitable for readers looking to take their career in a new direction, this title provides insightful advice and essential tips for career changers. It explores jobs in accounting, business, and finance and features self-assessment questions, further resources, and advice on ways to reach career goals.
  • Hospitality and Personal Care

    Adrienne Friedberg

    Hardcover (Ferguson Publishing Company, April 1, 2010)
    Presenting readers with the tools necessary to take their hospitality and personal care career in a different direction, this title explores the ins and outs of this field. This title profiles such careers as: dog groomer; floral designer; gaming service worker; hair stylist/beautician; interior designer; medical assistant; and, personal shopper.
  • Film and Television

    S J Stratford

    Hardcover (Ferguson Publishing Company, March 1, 2009)
    Suitable for creative readers looking to take their career in a whole new direction, this title offers useful tips and advice from professionals in the field. It provides an overview of this exciting industry as well as the tools necessary to transition into a career in film and television.
  • Film and Television

    S J Stratford

    Paperback (Checkmark Books, Sept. 1, 2009)
    Suitable for creative readers looking to take their career in a whole new direction, this resource is packed with useful tips and advice from professionals in the field. It profiles careers such as: Camera technician; Editor; Location scout; Script consultant; Visual effects artist; Wardrobe specialist; and, Writer.
  • Education

    Amanda Kirk

    Hardcover (Ferguson Publishing Company, April 1, 2009)
    - Career Compasses--tools that help identify important skills or qualities needed to succeed in the field- Destination--a brief overview of the career- You Are Here--a brief set of self-assessment questions to locate the proper starting point for a journey into this field- Navigating the Terrain and Organizing Your Expedition--advice on ways to reach career goals- Landmarks--specific advice tailored to readers in their 20s, 30s, 40s, 50s, and beyond- Essential Gear--helpful tips for career changers- Notes from the Field--interviews with professionals in the field- Further Resources--a list of further information and trade organizations.
  • Science

    Angela Libal

    Hardcover (Ferguson Publishing Company, April 1, 2010)
    Suitable for those interested in switching jobs, this title features notes from the science field. It profiles such careers as: biotechnology product manager; fossil fuel exploration; grant writer; lab researcher; meteorologist; pharmaceutical sales representative; renewable energy development; science teacher; and, technical writer.