For educators, counselors, and those making career decisions, this guide lists careers in fields based on the best combination of earnings, growth rate, and expected expansion. Drawn from the
US Department of Labor’s Career Guide to Industries, 2006-2007 edition, and other government sources, the data also lists fields for workers age 16-24 or over 55, part-time or self-employed
workers, women, and men. Forty-five fields are then described, with information on earnings, projected growth, type of work, conditions, skills and abilities required, types of employers,
related occupations, education and training, advancement, and other factors. Jobs range from those in manufacturing and trades to information and professional services and government
organizations. Appendices list fields by skills, abilities, and work-related values. Farr is the author of several books on career and job search topics, and Shatkin, also an author of career
books, has worked in the career information field. Annotation ©2007 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
