Occupational outlook handbook
Subtitle: 2008-2009
Edition: 2008-09 Library ed.
Publisher: Jist Pub.
Published: 2008
Place of publication: Indianapolis
Language: eng
Number of pages: 816
ISBN-13: 9781601752499
Subjects: Vocational interests; Vocational guidance; Job descriptions; Occupations
Description: The OOH is the most widely respected and used career reference available. It features well-written, interesting descriptions for nearly 270 major jobs in the U.S. and summary information on additional jobs. For each job, the book discusses the nature of the work, working conditions, job outlook, training and education needed, earnings, related occupations, and additional information sources, including Web sites. Each description takes up 3-5 pages. The book is packed with photos and practical, current information, which makes it invaluable for anyone doing career research, making career decisions, writing resumes, and preparing for interviews.
Notes: Replica of the U.S. Dept. of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics publication.

Personality-Career Quiz for matching yourself to the OOH jobs. The quiz is based on the six personality types--Realistic, Investigative, Artistic, Social, Enterprising, and Conventional. Also included is special content by the Editors at JIST titled How Educators, Counselors, Librarians, and Business Professionals Can Best Use the OOH.