America's Top 101 Computer and Technical Jobs: Detailed Information on Major Jobs at All Levels of Education and Training (America's Top 101 Computer and Technical Jobs)

* Readers will find everything they need to research specific careers; learn about pay, outlook, and education and skills needed for jobs; and take seven steps to land a good job in less time. * Plus, a special book-within-a-book section describes the seven steps that cut job search time in half. * Includes sample resumes by professional resume writers for computer and technical jobs covered in the book. Explore the wide variety of jobs at every education level that require computer and technical skills. This fully updated book provides thorough, current, and interesting descriptions for over 100 major jobs, organized in convenient alphabetical order—including careers in computer and Web technology, health care, science, communications, manufacturing, and finance. The appendices are packed with useful resources such as hundreds of professional and trade associations, websites, and books to enhance networking skills. Key Features * Text covers all the points important in detailed career exploration and research: nature of the work, working conditions, job outlook, education needed, earnings, related occupations, and additional information sources, including Web sites. * Highly practical and effective job search information in the bonus section helps readers identify their skills, make career decisions, write resumes, prepare for interviews, and learn the most effective job search methods. * Features resume examples written by professional resume writers for jobs described in the book. Readers find everything they need to research specific careers and learn about pay, outlook, and education and skills needed for jobs. Includes sample resumes by professional resume writers for computer and technical jobs covered in the book. Plus, a special book-within-a-book section describes the seven steps that cut job search time in half. Explore the wide variety of jobs at every education level that require computer and technical skills. This fully updated book provides thorough, current, and interesting descriptions for more than 100 major jobs, organized in convenient alphabetical order?i This guide summarizes the work performed, training required, workplace conditions, salary, advancement opportunities, and job outlook for 101 careers that require computer and other technical skills, such as air traffic controllers, court reporters, opticians, respiratory therapists, and semiconductor processors. The second edition cites occupational descriptions and 2002 data published in the latest edition of the Occupational outlook handbook by the Department of Labor. Annotation ©2005 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR Explore the wide variety of jobs at every education level that require computer and technical skills. This fully updated book provides thorough, current, and interesting descriptions for more than 100 major jobs, organized in convenient alphabetical order?including careers in computer and Web technology, health care, science, communications, manufacturing, and finance Current, interesting, thorough descriptions of more than 100 careers presented in convenient alphabetical order, including careers in computer and Web technology, health care, sceince, communications, manufacturing, and finance. Offers job descriptions and career planning information for people seeking employment in the computer science field. 'Thorough, up-to-date job descriptions of 101 top jobs that require computer and technical skills...'