employment

"This . . . volume guides readers through finding work, understanding pay scales and benefits, and learning about hours and schedules. [Also includes] advice on how to budget and save and what to expect when it comes to taxes"--Amazon.com.

"Looking for a job can be overwhelming for anyone, especially a teen in search of that first paying gig. In this . . . guide, readers will learn all the steps to finding, applying, and interviewing for a job. Step-by-step instructions will explain how to build a r?suem?, how to write a . . . cover letter, and how to pen business correspondence. Advice will help job-seeking teens to dress professionally, tackle tricky interview questions, and showcase the very best they have to offer"--Provided by publisher.

An alphabetical listing of different jobs a woman may take.

Describes one hundred occupations within the ancient Aztec and Mayan civilizations, such as judge, juggler, potter, wood carver, long-distance merchant, priestess, drummer, spy, bonesetter, and dog breeder.

Encourages girls to be anything they want, listing various occupations.

"When Jason DeParle moved in with Tita Comodas in the Manila slums thirty years ago, he didn't expect to make a lifelong friend. Nor did he expect to spend decades reporting on her family--husband, children, and siblings--as they came to embody the stunning rise of global migration. In A Good Provider Is One Who Leaves, DeParle paints an intimate portrait of an unforgettable family across three generations, as migration reorders economics, politics, and culture across the world"--Jacket flap.

"While women have made progress in the workforce, issues such as sexism, harassment, and unequal pay are still prevalent. [This book] explores the history behind these issues, the effects of these issues on women and society, and ongoing efforts toward gender equality"--Provided by publisher.

Readers will find detailed yet accessible explanations of the ADA and how it applies to them, along with tips to help them obtain the accommodations they need to reach their full potential as students, employees, and members of the community.

Offers educators and policymakers an overview of the rationale and methods used to redesign high schools so they can help students prepare for college and vocational school, arguing that it is the school's duty to help students attain the skills and knowledge needed to succeed in the academic and workplace environments.

"Examines college, income, and careers, including choosing the best post-secondary option and paying for college; identifying career interests, setting career goals, and planning how to achieve them; and understanding income, both earned and unearned"--Provided by publisher.