vocational guidance

Introduces the career path to becoming a multimedia and graphic designer, discussing what the job is like, the skills and education needed, the salary, the pros and cons of the job, and its future outlook. Also discusses the importance of developing a career plan, and offers tips on applying and interviewing. Includes black-and-white photographs, sidebars, interviews with professionals in the field, a glossary, and sources for further learning.

Explores the skills and educational background needed to get a job in the media and journalism field, and provides advice on resumes and interviewing. Includes a glossary and additional resources.

Explores the skills, educational background, and responsibilities of mathematicians and statisticians, and examines the benefits and disadvantages of this career. Features interviews with people in this field, and provides advice on resume-writing and interviewing. Includes black-and-white photographs, a glossary, and additional resources.

Explores the skills, educational background, and responsibilities of marketing professionals, and examines the benefits and disadvantages of these careers. Features interviews with people in this field, and provides advice on resume-writing and interviewing. Includes black-and-white photographs, a glossary, and additional resources.

Introduces careers in financial management, discussing what the jobs are like, the skills and education needed, the salaries, the pros and cons of the jobs, and their future outlook. Also discusses the importance of developing a career plan, and offers tips for applying and interviewing. Includes black-and-white photographs, sidebars, interviews with professionals in the field, a glossary, and sources for further learning.

Explores the unique skills and mindset trained linguists bring to diverse career fields--including branding, technology, and healthcare. Offers reflection questions and tasks for professional linguists on recognizing the relevance and value of their training and skills and how to leverage them on the job market.

Introduces careers in cybersecurity, discussing what the jobs are like, the skills and education needed, the salary, the pros and cons of the jobs, and their future outlook. Also discusses the importance of developing a career plan, and offers tips on applying and interviewing. Includes black-and-white photographs, sidebars, interviews with professionals in the field, a glossary, and sources for further learning.

Explores various business-related careers, highlighting the training and education needed for these careers, their typical job duties, and how to sample them while still in high school. Includes color photographs, sidebars, a glossary, interviews, and additional resources.

Provides a guide to careers in the music industry, and explains what it takes to be an artist, manager, producer, promoter, agent, or publicist. Presents advice on songwriting, touring, merchandise, and social media, and features interviews with industry professionals. Includes a glossary.

In our fast-changing world, creative problem-solvers are increasingly in demand across job markets. In this book, STEAM students will learn about the myriad opportunities that their future holds in store. They'll discover what kind of work is available to engineers, scientists, innovators, and artists. They'll appreciate how STEAM professionals influence our environment and lives. Using high-interest examples, accessible language, and colorful pictures, this book motivates aspiring STEAM students to imagine how their growing knowledge and skills may shape their future and the future of our world.