Goldberg, Jan

Describes a variety of different careers which are ideal for puzzle solvers and methodical thinkers, explaining how they can put their problem-solving skills to use in a variety of fields.

Introduces the job of a security guard, including descriptions of responsibilities and work environment, as well as the necessary training, potential salary, and career possibilities for this work.

Describes the necessary training, job responsibilities, work environment, salaries, and job outlook for private investigators. Provides addresses for contact information.

Outlines the educational requirements, duties, salary, employment outlook, and possible future positions for fire fighters.

Outlines the educational requirements, duties, salary, employment outlook, and possible future positions for medical records technicians.

Presents a general overview of career opportunities for geniuses and other gifted people, discussing different fields of science, medicine, invention, aeronautics, engineering, music and art, and computers and math, each with information on training, compensation, and other aspects of the job.

Presents a general overview of career opportunities for people with inquiring minds, covering different fields of science, including biological and medical, physical, and agricultural, as well as engineering, and computer science and mathematics; and discussing job settings, earnings, training and education, and other topics.

Provides descriptions of jobs for people who want to serve their country, looking at options in the military, law enforcement, emergency medical services, firefighting, politics and government, space exploration, and foreign service, each with information on working conditions, job settings, wages, training, and outlook.

Presents a general overview of career opportunities for people with excellent communication and leadership skills, covering sales, public relations and fund-raising, marketing and advertising, politics, law, and education; and discussing job settings, earnings, training and education, and other topics.

Provides information on five career areas for which a competitive nature is an asset--sales; law; research; entertainment; and marketing, advertising, and public relations--covering everyday routines, working conditions, training and skills requirements, and earnings and listing further resources.