The A Z of Careers and Jobs

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From accountant to zoologist, this new edition of The A-Z of Careers and Jobs is your one-stop shop for insightful guidance on more than 300 different career areas in the UK. This book is designed to help identify what personal strengths fit to what kinds of work, what skills you should highlight on a CV and what you need to know about each job. This book is a quick and informative way to find out about what jobs and careers are out there, from traditional roles to new opportunities in the digital world. For those looking for their first job after school or university, or for anyone considering a change of career, this book provides reliable and up-to-date advice on a wide range of professions to help you choose the right path for you. The A-Z of Careers and Jobs covers the practical issues you need to understand, such as the extent of job opportunities in each industry, what personal skills are needed, what experience is required, entry qualifications, training, as well as typical earnings and starting salaries. In an ever more competitive and changing job market, information will help maximize your chances of success. This handy and informative reference guide is also a valuable resource for careers advisers working in schools, colleges and universities who need to keep track of new developments - such as new roles and routes of entry, professional associations and exams - to offer the very best guidance to today's job hunters.

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For anyone looking at starting their career, or changing jobs, the A-Z of Careers and Jobs is a goldmine of highly relevant information on today's career opportunities. Looking at over 300 occupations - from doctor to lawyer, beautician to mechanic - the book not only tells you about the jobs available but also describes the skills sought by employers and the type of qualifications and training you need to succeed in your chosen career field. Editor Susan Hodgson, formerly Head of the Careers Service at London South Bank University, provides a host of background detail, including sector information, useful websites for further research, details on starting salaries and valuable contact data. She ensures that the book provides, in a single resource, all the information you need to make an informed career choice. Published in association with The Times and now in its 17th edition, the A-Z of Careers and Jobs is the reference source of choice for anyone who is starting out on - or looking to change - their career.