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Do weddings make you swoon? Are you a natural when it comes to flower arrangements? Does a beautifully set table satisfy your most creative urge? If you answered yes to any of the above, your career choice has already been made. Now you need to choose an occupation.

"Careers for Romantics & Other Dreamy Types" provides practical advice on deciding which calling is for you, along with first-hand accounts of everyday routines, information on working conditions of selected jobs, and a list of resources to help you get your foot in the door. Let "Careers for Romantics & Other Dreamy Types" put you on the path to a dynamic and rewarding career.

CAREERS FOR YOU IS THE ONLY CAREER SERIES DESIGNED EXPRESSLY TO TURN PASSIONS INTO PAYCHECKS!

The inspiring Careers for You series encourages career explorers to examine the job market through the unique lens of their own interests.

Includes:

• The latest information on training and education
  
• Tips on transforming hobbies into job skills
  
• Stories of success from each field
  
• Expert advice on finding and getting the job
  
• Advice on competing in hot job markets
  

WRITE YOUR WAY TO A SUCCESSFUL AND SATISFYING CAREER

Careers in writing are tremendously rewarding; it is also a field with diverse opportunities. In order to decide what job route is best for you, you need to begin with a clear plan: What kind of writing will you specialize in? Will an advanced degree promote your career? How will you find the right place for you?

"Careers in Writing" has the answers. Here, you'll discover all the information you need to find a satisfying and secure job doing what you love. Whether you want to work at a newspaper, go it alone as a freelance writer, or become an author, this guide will help you: Clearly understand your various career options Key in on the specialty most suited for you--from journalism to fiction writing to screenwriting Know what to expect when you start out Find the education and training you'll need to stay ahead of the competition Familiarize yourself with current salaries, benefits, and the best job prospects

Get an advanced education on landing your dream job

Do you love being in a classroom? Do you make the library your second home? Do spirited discussions make you feel alive? If you answered yes to any of these questions, your career choice has already been made. Now you need to choose an occupation. "Careers for Scholars & Other Deep Thinkers" provides all the information you need to launch a career as a:

University professor - Museum curator - Archaeologist - Anthropologist - Archivist - Librarian - Researcher - Animal behaviorist

Inside you'll find practical advice on deciding which calling is for you, along with firsthand accounts of everyday routines, information on working conditions of selected jobs, and a list of resources to help you get your foot in the door. Let "Careers for Scholars & Other Deep Thinkers" put you on the path to a dynamic and rewarding career.

With a wealth of useful examples, Give 'Em What They Want gives fiction writers what they need: all the ins and outs of crafting a killer pitch for their novel. The book: Features dozens of sample queries, synopses and chapter outlines - all the elements critical for a successful pitch Provides valuable advice from agents, editors, and bestselling authors, giving readers an "insider" edge Shares additional and rarely covered advice on how to pitch in person and how to revise and resubmit after rejection An overview of the entire publishing process, this book is a must-have for any fiction writer.

Careers for Legal Eagles & Other Law-and-Order Types

The legal system is what holds our society together. What could be more rewarding than a career helping it function smoothly? Work in this profession and you'll always have something going on, guaranteed. If you want to serve the community, stay busy, and make good money while you're at it, a perfect option is a career in the legal system, where a job awaits you no matter what your talents are. This book will put you on the path to success. Careers for Legal Eagles & Other Law-and-Order Types provides all the information you need to launch a career as a: Judge Attorney Court Staff Paralegal Legal Secretary Law Enforcement Officer Private Investigator Corrections Officer Security Guard Federal Agent

Inside you'll find practical advice on deciding which calling is for you, along with first-hand accounts of the everyday routines and working conditions of selected jobs. Written for newcomers and career-changers alike, Careers for Legal Eagles & Other Law-and-Order Types includes lists of resources to help you get your foot in the door. Here's the first step to a profitable living doing what you love.

Further your success with a career in continuing education

Get started in a career that has a promising future and is financially rewarding. "Opportunities in Adult Education Careers" provides you with a complete overview of the job possibilities, salary figures, and experience required to enter the field of adult education.

This career-boosting book will help you: Determine the specialty that's right for you, from continuing education to administration to counseling Acquire in-depth knowledge of adult education Find out what kind of salary you can expect Understand the daily routine of your chosen field Focus your job search using industry resources

ENJOY A GREAT CAREER AS AN:
Dean of students - ESL teacher - Computer lab instructor * ABE teacher - Career counselor - GED instructor

Design your own blueprint for success! Careers in architecture are tremendously rewarding and offer diverse opportunities. To decide what job route is best for you, you need to develop a clear plan: What will you specialize in? Do you need an advanced degree or certificate? How will you find the right position? Careers in Architecture has the answers. Here, you'll discover all the information you need to find a satisfying and secure job doing what you love. Whether you want to work in industrial architecture, landscaping, or teaching other architects, this guide will help you: Clearly understand your various career options Find the specialty best suited for you-from historic preservation to urban planning to construction Know what to expect when you start out Determine the education and training you'll need to stay ahead of the competition Familiarize yourself with current salaries, benefits, and the prime job prospects

Put your career in full bloom

Get started in a career that has a promising future and is financially rewarding. "Opportunities in Landscape Architecture, Botanical Gardens, and Arboreta Careers" provides you with a complete overview of the job possibilities, salary figures, and experience required to get started in this creative industry.

This career-boosting book will help you: Determine the specialty that's right for you, from landscape design to conservation to urban planning Acquire in-depth knowledge of landscape planning, cultivation, maintenance, and plant and flower care Find out what kind of salary you can expect Understand the daily routine of your chosen field Focus your job search using industry resources

ENJOY A GREAT CAREER AS A:
landscape designer * arborist * golf course superintendent * groundskeeper * irrigation specialist * gardener

A liberal arts degree offers abundant job possibities!.

You've worked hard for that liberal arts degree. Now what? Sometimes the choice of careers can seem endless; the most difficult part of a job search is narrowing down your options.. .

"Great Jobs for Liberal Arts Majors" will help you choose the right career out of the myriad possibilities at your disposal. It provides detailed profiles of careers in your field along with the basic skills necessary to begin a focused job search. You'll soon be on the fast track to landing a job that satisfies your personal, professional, and practical needs..

"Great Jobs for Liberal Arts Majors" will help you: . Determine the occupation that's best suited for you. Craft a rsum and cover letter that stand out from the rest. Learn from practicing professionals about everyday life on the job. Become familiar with current statistics on salaries and trends within the profession. .

Go from liberal arts major to:
. Corporate Spokesperson * Author * Audiovisual Technician * Marketing Specialist * College Professor * Fundraiser * Statistician * Social Worker.

A degree in economics adds up to success

You've worked hard for that economics degree. Now what? Sometimes the choice of careers can seem endless; the most difficult part of a job search is narrowing down your options.

"Great Jobs for Economics Majors" will help you choose the right career out of the myriad possibilities at your disposal. It provides detailed profiles of careers in your field along with the basic skills necessary to begin a focused job search. You'll soon be on the fast track to landing a job that satisfies your personal, professional, and practical needs.

"Great Jobs for Economics Majors" will help you: Determine the occupation that's best suited to you Craft a resume and cover letter that stand out from the rest Learn from practicing professionals about everyday life on the job Become familiar with current statistics on salaries and trends within the profession

Go from economics major to:
Loan officer * Bank manager * Financial aid director * Cost analyst * Retail manager * Estate planner * Sales representative * Market analyst * University professor