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Music careers go beyond being in a band or joining a world-famous orchestra,and some of them don't even require college! Provides readers with all the tools they need to build a career in the field of music without heading to college first. Readers are encouraged to get creative about their job searches, going beyond the "college to job" approach..

From working with dogs to horses to elephants, there is a job out there for every person who loves working with animals. And the ones in this volume don't require college! Readers are given all the tools they need to begin a career working with animals.

Readers learn about sports scouting, a job that requires a willingness to travel, a keen eye for talent, and knowledge of an athlete's strengths and weaknesses. Handy back matter sections list educational programs, BLS information, and key career facts.

Pursuing a career in sports officiating requires a love of the sport, an eye for detail, and patience, among a host of other qualities. This volume details the keys to ensuring fairness, safety, and sportsmanship on the field and the skills required to become a successful sports official.

Millions of college students and recent graduates prepare to enter the job market each year with little idea of what career opportunities are available, let alone how to get hired into those opportunities. Vault is here to help. With its annual interviews and surveys of tens of thousands of professionals and jobseekers, Vault compiles detailed, insider career information for specific industries.

Explains the dress, tools, training, and work of school bus drivers as well as special features of their buses.

A young boy who wants to be a good neighborhood helper when he grows up investigates the who, what, when, where, and why of being a pilot.

Describes some of the most unpleasant jobs during the Industrial Revolution including work in factories, mills, manufacturing, and service.

Discusses daily life in ancient Greece and Rome, and highlights some of the most unpleasant jobs during this time, including that of a slave, gladiator, or miner. Includes color photographs, a glossary, and further resources.

Describes the requirements, opportunities, education, salary potential, and employment outlook for the one hundred fastest growing careers for the twenty-first century including accountants, fire fighters, webmasters, and nurses.