Careers in Focus: Alternative Energy, Third Edition EPUB

Ferguson's Careers in Focusbooks are a valuable career exploration tool for libraries and career centers. Written in an easy-to-understand yet informative style, this series surveys a wide array of commonly held jobs and is arranged into volumes organized by specific industries and interests. Each of these informative books is loaded with up-to-date career information presented in a featured industry article and a selection of detailed professions articles. The information here has been researched, vetted, and analyzed by Ferguson's editors, drawing from government and industry sources, professional groups, news reports, career and job-search resources, and a variety of other sources. For readers making career choices, these books offer a wealth of helpful information and resources.

Each profession article includes:

• Quick Facts:a snapshot of important job facts
• Overview:briefly introduces duties and responsibilities
• History:describes the origins and history of the job
• The Job:describes primary and secondary goals and duties
• Earnings:discusses salary ranges and typical fringe benefits
• Work Environment:looks at typical work conditions and surroundings associated with the job
• Exploring:offers suggestions on how to gain experience and knowledge aboutor even test drivea career before making a commitment
• Education and Training Requirements:discusses required high school and post-secondary education and training
• Certification, Licensing, and Special Requirements:explains recommended and required certifications or prerequisites for the job
• Experience, Skills, and Personality Traits:summarizes the personal traits and skills and professional experience needed to get started and succeed
• Employer Prospects:gives an overview of typical places of employment and the best ways to land a job
• Advancement Prospects:presents an expected career path and how to travel it
• Outlook:summarizes the job's potential growth or decline in terms of the general economy and industry projections
• Unions and Associations:lists essential and helpful professional groups
• Tips for Entry:additional tips for preparing for a career and getting a foot in the door
• For More Information:lists organizations that provide career information, networking, and professional development
• Sidebars:short features showcasing stats, trivia, and insight about a profession or industry