Careers Series - Böcker

Written for high school and undergraduate students, this series will help students explore their futures, and set goals in these exciting and growing fields.This title examines 20 occupations in hospitality and tourism which encompasses the management, marketing and operations of restaurants, lodging, attractions, recreation events and other travel related services. Careers covered in the text include Chef, Cosmetologist, Fitness Trainer, Florist, Gardener, Hotel Manager, Interior Designer, Pilot, Sailor, Travel Agent, and many more.Chapters provide an inside-look at the career options within a particular profession, including: Overview: Sphere of WorkA Day in the LifeWork Environment: Physical, Human, TechnologicalEducation & Training: Schooling, Licensing, Adult Job SeekersEarnings & AdvancementAreas with the Highest Employment LevelsEmployment OutlookAssociations & Business Contacts to Jumpstart NetworkingPlus… Famous Firsts, Occupation Specialties, Skills & Abilities, Fun FactsConversations with Real Professions, including “What I Wish I Had Known”

Biology is the natural science that studies life and living organisms. A career in biology can mean the study of evolution, the study of health and disease, the study of the preservation of the natural environment, the study of pollen, or the study of animal behavior, to name a few. Biologists can work in a classroom, in a laboratory, on a farm, or under the ocean, so someone who is interested in a career in this field has many options to choose from.

Broadly speaking, engineers design and build machines, structures, and systems. Its four main branches are chemical engineering, civil engineering, electrical engineering, and mechanical engineering. Other significant branches include aerospace engineering, marine engineering, and computer engineering, so students with a career in engineering in mind have a lot to consider when choosing their career path.

Artificial intelligence (AI) is all around us, from music choices to electronics to healthcare. AI refers to machines that are programmed to think and act like humans. Examples of AI include Pandora personalized song lists, robotic vacuum cleaners and self-driving vehicles. Many industries offer careers in AI, including financial services, technology, marketing, agriculture, gaming, and retail. As the need for technology and its problem-solving abilities continues to grow, so does the need for highly-skilled individuals to work in this sector. Careers in Artificial Intelligence provides detailed information and need-to-know information on various careers in artificial intelligence. Each chapter provides a wealth of real-world information including A Day in the Life, Work Environment, Education & Training, Earnings & Advancement, Employment Outlook, Networking Contacts, Areas with the Highest Employment Levels, and Conversations with Real Professionals.

Advances in medicine and medical treatments are inherently intertwined with the technology that helps propel and deliver those advances. The latest leaps in artificial intelligence (AI), robotics, genetics, and nanotechnology impact numerous industries, but particularly healthcare, at a time when cutting-edge treatments are saving more lives than ever and increasing the health and wellbeing of Americans across the country. As medical technology expands, the variety of professions available involving medical equipment grows as well. Jobs within this industry can involve creating and operating important pieces of medical equipment or using medical technology to retrieve diagnostic results for patients. Many different types of careers are available within this wide-ranging industry. From MRI Technologist, to Medical Dosimetrist, plenty of exciting employment opportunities can be found in this field. This volume offers an up-close look into what it’s like to work in various careers related to medical technology. Careers in Medical Technology details 26 Profiles in related occupations, some of which include: Audiologist Epidemiologist Medical Assistant Medical Scientist Nuclear Medicine Technlogist Optometrist Phlebotomist Radiation Therapist Registered Nurse Vetrinary Technlologist Careers in Medical Technology provides detailed and need-to-know information on various careers involving medical technology, from the researchers and engineers who design these pieces of equipment to the technologists and specialists who use them in the field. Each chapter provides a wealth of real-world information beginning with a Snapshot of the occupation that includes career cluster, interests, average earnings per year, and job outlook. This is followed by these major categories: Career Overview includes a description of the career in terms of its: duties, examples of titles of positions in that specific career, work environment and work schedules. Occupation Specialties provides a list of various areas of specialization within each job category. Education and Training outlines suggested high school courses, and related college majors as well as professional certification and licensure required for each job in this field. Earnings and Advancement covers the median, highest 10 percent, and lowest 10 percent of annual wages for employees in this field. Employment and Outlook describes current and anticipated rate of growth for each specific career and compares to other jobs in the area. Also included is a list of related occupations, both in the public and private sectors, and a list of resources for more information, with profession-specific associations and certifying bodies. This ongoing series serves as a stepping stone in understanding specific careers and provides a wealth of information on the education and training needed within each profession along with a look towards the future of the field with an informative employment outlook. FREE ONLINE ACCESS Libraries and schools purchasing the printed version of any Salem Press title get complimentary online access to that title on our new online database, http://online.salempress.com. Combining Salem's Literature, History, Health, Science and Careers titles, students and researchers can now access all of their Salem content in one comprehensive site. Any school or library with print reference content in Salem Press' database is entitled to online access to that content. This access is an inherent part of our product. This single comprehensive guidebook provides students that are passionate about medical technology with the necessary insight into the wide array of diverse and dynamic options available to them. The book offers guidance regarding what job seekers can expect in terms of training, advancement, earnings, job prospects, and more. Careers in Medical Technology is specifically designed for a high school and undergraduate audience and is edited to align with secondary or high school curriculum standards.

This ongoing series serves as a stepping stone in understanding specific careers and provides a wealth of information on the education and training needed within each profession along with a look towards the future of the field with an informative employment outlook.Whether it be music, dance, cinematography, costume design, or many other choices, students interested in a career in theatre and the performing arts have an incredibly wide variety of options to choose from when selecting a career path. Careers in Theatre & Performing Arts is designed to provide need-to-know information on the various careers in this popular field.Careers in Theatre & Performing Arts provides detailed information on 25 different career paths, including:ActorDancerCamera OperatorCostume DesignerMakeup ArtistArt DirectorStage ManagerMusic Director. Information-packed chapters provide real-world information about these in-demand professions, including: A Day in the Life, Work Environment, Education & Training, Earnings & Advancement, Employment Outlook, Networking Contacts, Areas with the Highest Employment Levels, and Conversations with Real Professionals.