Job basics, getting the job you need

Discusses what it takes to get a job in the transportation industry.

Lawyers and judges are the backbone of our criminal and civil legal systems and the products of rigorous education and dedication. While they represent the pinnacle of the legal profession, this book also covers many of the supporting players that are essential to its smooth running, including court stenographers, paralegals and clerks, legal mediators, legal secretaries, and transcription professionals. It also gives readers guidance on what educational routes to take and tips on how to land the ideal job in this vital and stimulating field.

In our modern digital world and information economy, information technology (IT) specialists maintain the vast and constant flow of information and e-commerce throughout the nation and world. This book gets readers started on the road to landing a job in a lucrative and fascinating field that will only continue to expand in the coming years. Whether managing office computer systems, building and overseeing databases and other network and telecommunications infrastructure, or working at a customer help desk, novice IT hopefuls will find concrete beginning steps to their education and career in this book, including techniques and tips for their job searches and general career advancement.

Accounting, sometimes called "the language of business," is a crucial pillar of all business activity. From a bookkeeping gig in a small office, to handling accounts payable and accounts receivable for a large enterprise, to managing a huge international payroll system, this book will detail the huge variety of jobs that make up this often lucrative and in-demand profession. From schooling to types of accounting work, readers are introduced to a job that demands accuracy and hard work and is absolutely crucial to the successful functioning of all businesses and our economy at large.

Explores attaining jobs in the education industry.

"Readers are introduced to the physical, mental, and scholastic requirements for a job in the construction industry and are shown various paths into the industry via technical schooling, engineering, project management, apprenticeship, and other steps"--Provided by publisher.

This book details the preparation and training involved in getting a job in retail, depending on the position and one’s career goals, both short and long term.

Examines how to get a job in hair care and makeup, including educational requirements.

Describes the job responsibilities of sanitation workers and explains what is needed to get the position.

Provides an overview of careers in the field of law enforcement, discusses the educational requirements and job requirements, and offers job search tips and advice on advancing in the profession.