It's a fact--different people thrive in different kinds of jobs. "Careers for Patriotic Types & Others Who Want to Serve Their Country" encourages you to embrace your individuality by finding the job that matches your character traits--often jobs you'd never think of, but that take advantage of your strengths and abilities.

Work out of the home office--every single day!. .

Do you like to stick to your own schedule? Do you dread a long commute? Are you motivated to succeed through the efforts of you and you alone? If you answered yes to any of these questions, you're ready to run a business from home--now all you need is an occupation that satisfies your independent spirit.. .

"Careers for Homebodies And Other Independent Souls" provides all the information you need to get started on creating the career of your dreams, including inside information on everyday routines of self-employment, working conditions within your chosen field, and practical information you'll need to help achieve your dreams. Use the advice provided here and you'll: . . Decide which specific profession is best for you. Make the right choices the first time around. Get started with focus and confidence. Locate financial resources to start your own business. .

Be your own boss! You can work in the field of:
. . consulting * franchising * freelancing * human resources * advertising * public relations * graphic design * writing

Use your competitive nature to climb your way to the top

Do you succeed under pressure? Are you the type to take charge of a project? Is coming in second not an option? If you answered yes to any of these questions, you thrive on competition--now all you need is an occupation that satisfies your desire to compete.

"Careers for Competitive Spirits & Other Peak Performers" provides all the information you need to get started on landing the job of your dreams, including inside information on everyday routines of selected jobs, working conditions within the field, and alternate sources to enhance your job search. Use the advice provided here and you'll: Decide which specific profession is best for you Make the right choices the first time around Begin your job search focused and confident Present yourself as a knowledgeable, serious job candidate

Winner takes all You can work as a:
sales professional * lawyer * ad exec * PR consultant * research scientist * entertainer * marketer

These are handy guides for those who are wondering how to "translate" their major in music into a careerThis book is designed to help college students put their majors to work. It offers suggestions and profiles of career paths and general information about conducting an effective job search in music.Includes Resources for further information, including journals, reference materials, professional associations, and online resources not to mention interviews with practicing professionals.

It's a fact--different people thrive in different kinds of jobs. "Careers for Extroverts & Other Gregarious Types" encourages you to embrace your individuality by finding the job that matches your character traits--often jobs you'd never think of, but that take advantage of your strengths and abilities.

'What can I do with a degree in accounting?' Whether you want to oversee personal or corporate finances, track down tax cheats, or teach your craft on a university level, an accounting degree offers a wealth of career options. With all the flexibility the field offers, the challenge is to find a focus that fits your personality and preferences. "Great Jobs for Accounting Majors" helps you do just that. Designed to help you put your major to work, this handy guide covers both the basics of a job search as well as detailed profiles of possible careers in your field. From CPA to government auditor to college professor, you'll explore a variety of job options for accounting majors - including some you never knew existed - to determine the best fit for your personal, professional, and practical needs.In this updated edition, you'll find: thorough explanations of job-search basics such as crafting resumes, writing cover letters, and interviewing dos and don'ts; revealing self-assessments to help determine your best professional fit; investigative tools to help you uncover those jobs that will make the most of your major; networking tips to get your face out in the field and your foot in the door before the resume is even sent; true-life tales from practicing professionals who detail what daily life on the job is really like; up-to-date statistics on earnings, advancement, and the overall career outlook, along with regional salary comparisons; and, resources for further information, including journals, professional associations, and online resources. With the information and inspiration packed into "Great Jobs for Accounting Majors", you'll discover how to explore your professional options, target your ideal career, and use your college major as an asset in landing your dream job.

'What can I do with a degree in theater?' Whether you want to perform Shakespeare under the spotlight, design lighting for TV spots, or teach set design to college students, a theater degree offers a medley of career options. With all the flexibility the field offers, the challenge is to find a focus that fits your personality and preferences. "Great Jobs for Theater Majors" helps you do just that. Designed to help you put your major to work, this handy guide covers both the basics of a job search as well as detailed profiles of possible careers in your field. From stage or film actor to lighting professional to costume designer, you'll explore a variety of job options for theater majors - including many you never knew existed - to determine the best fit for your personal, professional, and practical needs.In this updated edition, you'll find: thorough explanations of job-search basics such as crafting resumes, writing cover letters, and interviewing dos and don'ts; revealing self-assessments to help determine your best professional fit; investigative tools to help you uncover those jobs that will make the most of your major; networking tips to get your face out in the field and your foot in the door before the resume is even sent; true-life tales from practicing professionals who detail what daily life on the job is really like; up-to-date statistics on earnings, advancement, and the overall career outlook, along with regional salary comparisons; and, resources for further information, including journals, professional associations, and online resources. With the information and inspiration packed into "Great Jobs for Theater Majors", you'll discover how to explore your professional options, target your ideal career, and use your college major as an asset in landing your dream job.