Encyclopedia of Careers and Vocational Guidance

This set presents careers and vocations alphabetically in volumes two through five. Each entry includes a bevy of information: an overview, quick facts, history, a job description, the educational and/or training requirements from high school and above, and sections on how to explore the career, employers, how to start out and how to advance, the work environment, the outlook, and suggested resources for further information. Volume 1 provides information on career guidance and career fields, with coverage of preparing for a job, finding a job, applying for a job, and, regarding career fields, background on the field, its structure, words to know, outlook, sources for more information, and related articles in the set. Two appendixes present career resources and associations for individuals with disabilities and a listing of internships, apprenticeships, and training programs. There are three indexes of career articles—"Dictionary of Occupational Titles" (DOT), "Guide for Occupational Exploration" (GOE), and "National Occupational Classification System" (NOE), as well as an index by O*Net-SOC (a jobs taxonomy). Presenting overviews of 94 industries, interviews with workers in the fields, over 35 new job articles, and updated information on salaries and employment trends, this is a valuable resource for those seeking information on a career, vocation, or career field. Photographs of people at work lend a personal touch, as do the worker profiles and comments on their occupation. BOTTOM LINE Updated to include the use of social networking for job hunting and electronic resumes, this new edition is most useful for high school and college students; the writing style will also help younger students studying career options.—Sara Rofofsky Marcus, Queensborough Community Coll., Bayside, NY