Occupational Outlook Handbook 2004-2005

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The "Occupational Outlook Handbook (OOH)" has been compiled every two years by the U.S. Department of Labor since the 1940s. This is a quality reprint with only one difference—it's much less expensive! One reason for the "OOH's" continued popularity is that there is excellent labor market information throughout the book, plus extensive indexes. For each job, the "OOH" discusses the nature of the work, working conditions, job outlook, training and education needed, earnings, related occupations, and additional information sources, including Web sites. The book is packed with practical, current information, and it is invaluable for anyone doing career research, writing resumes, preparing for interviews, or writing job descriptions. Additional features: * Job descriptions are cross-referenced with the more specialized job titles in the O*NET. * Includes interesting photos of workers on the job, plus charts and tables. * Brief overview of trends for major industry and occupational groups. * Organized by clusters of related jobs for easy research. * Job opportunities forecast is based on Bureau of Labor Statistics projections through 2012.


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Whether you are looking for your first job, seeking a career change, or worrying about the short-and long-term future of your present field, the Occupational Outlook Handbook is your best choice for complete, up-to-date career information. Compiled by the U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics, this reference book has been the job seeker's primary source of critical vocational guidance information since the late 1940s. In clear and concise language, the Occupational Outlook Handbook presents more than 200 different occupations that encompass nearly 90 percent of the jobs in the U.S. economy. Each job description contains vital information so you can make an informed choice, including: Nature of the work; Working conditions; Employment; Training, other qualifications, and advancement; Job outlook; Earnings; Related occupations; Source of additional information. With its vast amounts of practical, up-to-date information, the Occupational Outlook Handbook is indispensable when you want to make informed and intelligent decisions about your career.


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