Product Description

Based on the Department of Labor's 2004–2005 "Occupational Outlook Handbook" (the most widely used career book ever), this popular guidebook is ideal for helping young people explore careers. It groups together related job descriptions, making it easy to study job options based on interests. The text stresses the connection between school subjects and needed job skills—important in school-to-career research.

The book is grouped into 11 sections based on the main sections of the very latest "OOH." Within each section are one-page descriptions of related jobs within the category (there are over 270 jobs in the book). Each job description includes

* A brief description of the job
* Details on working conditions
* School subjects related to the job
* Suggested activities for "trying out" the job
* Information on earnings, education, or training needed, and employment outlook
* "Something Extra": A fun and interesting fact related to the job

Key Features:

* Updated to reflect the most recent edition (2004–2005) of the "OOH."
* Describes over 270 jobs that cover more than 88% of the workforce.
* Attractive graphics and presentation that appeal to younger audiences.
* Entertaining and fun content that engages readers as they learn.
* Includes job title index.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #934683 in Books
• Published on: 2004-08
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 336 pages

From Booklist
Gr. 6-8. Adapted from material published in the Department of Labor Occupational Outlook Handbook (2002-3 edition), this guidebook is for young people who want quick, accessible information on career options. Material is grouped into 11 occupational areas: management, business, and finance; professional; service; sales; office and administrative support; farming, fishing, and forestry; construction; installation, maintenance, and repair; production; transportation; and the armed forces. Each one-page job description includes brief information (some in graph form) about the occupation, working conditions, and educational preparation, as well as a few suggestions to help interested readers find out more. An introduction explains how best to use the guide, and there's an index of job titles. Concise, useful information in an appealing package. Ed Sullivan
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Customer Reviews

Young Person's Pccupational Outlook Handbook
This book is a well-organized reference for children from 1stthrough 12th grade, but targeted at those under 12. The book is not adry page by page drool of words. The quick reference information is displayed pictorally. Each job is given a single page, and divided into several components. Each page has a short paragraph explaining day to day responsibilities, and a quick reference section that delineates education required, earnings and job outlook. Younger readers will be interested in the `subjects to study' paragraph which gives the reader a good basis for what academic areas they need to be strong in. Each job description has a `discover more' paragraph that takes the younger reader through a hands on example of what the job entails. The `something extra' section for each job adds interesting facts about the job that are not readily apparent. This book is a must for guidance counselors at all levels and parents should strongly consider adding it to their library.

occupational outlook handbook
I wanted to bump up my academic and career counseling for my elementary students. It is easy to read and navigate. Right now one of the teachers at my school is using it for an economics/business unit she's doing with her kids. She loves it. The kids like seeing that there are more jobs out there than they think. It's opening their perspective.