By Michael Farr and Laurence Shatkin

Discover the 200 jobs with the best pay, fastest growth, and most openings for people with associate's, bachelor's, and higher degrees. The authors have taken massive data from the Department of Labors Occupational Information Network (O*NET) database and other sources, and transformed it into a useful, interesting reference for college graduates seeking their first or better jobs; people returning to college; and others planning their education and careers.

Readers narrow their career options in two easy steps. More than 60 eye-opening "best jobs" lists help readers quickly identify jobs that may be right for them. Best jobs lists are organized by earnings, growth, interests, and education. Also included are best jobs for men, women, younger and older college graduates, those employed part-time, and those who are self-employed.

More than 200 information-packed job descriptions explain major tasks and responsibilities, key skills needed, earnings, projected growth, knowledge and courses required, and much more.

This edition features new best jobs lists showing careers with the most-improved outlook since the last edition. For each job, the book now includes career pathways from the 16 U.S. Department of Education career clusters, new career facts, and the latest data available for good career decision-making. 448 pages. 2009.

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