Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2009

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Skyhorse Publishing Inc., 2008 M12 17 - 912 pages
When making a decision about your career path, you need to consider every aspect of every job. With statistics from the U.S. Department of Labor, the Occupational Outlook Handbook is the best place to seek help with your job-related research, whether you are looking for your first job or contemplating a career change. From able seaman to zoologist, you will learn vital information about more than 250 occupations. The Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2009 features helpful descriptions of nearly 90 percent of the jobs available in the U.S. economy. Packed with practical, current information, this book is an invaluable resource for anyone doing career research, making career decisions, writing resumes, or preparing for interviews.

This edition also includes a Personality-Career Quiz, which helps readers match themselves to their dream jobs. The quiz is based on the six personality types and will help readers make informed and intelligent decisions about their careers.

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The U.S. Department of Labor fosters and promotes the welfare of the job seekers, wage earners, and retirees of the United States. It helps to improve work conditions, advance profitable employment opportunities, and protect retirement and health care benefits.

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