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Fine artists : a practical career guide / by Santore, Marcia,1960-author.;
Includes interviews with professionals in the field, covers the following areas of this field that have proven to be stable, lucrative, and growing professions. · Art Media · Conceptual Art · Fiber Art · Illustration · Installation · Mixed Media · Murals · New Media · Painting · Performance Art · Photography · Printmaking · Sculpture.Includes bibliographical references.Why Choose a Career in Fine Arts? -- Forming a Career Plan in Fine Art -- Pursuing the Education Path -- Pursuing a Professional Fine Art Career.
Subjects: Art;
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The dream and the reality of teaching : becoming the best teacher students ever had / by Babbage, Keen J.;
Reasons to be a teacher; reasons not to be a teacher -- The work of teaching requires heart, mind, body, and soul -- Teaching is not what you expect -- What great teachers know about the work of great teaching -- What teachers cannot control and cannot manage -- What teachers can control and can manage -- How do I know if I should be a teacher? -- What if?.The dream of teaching is that a career in teaching can be fascinating, meaningful, inspiring, and rewarding. The reality of teaching is that a career in teaching can be exhausting, frustrating, heart-breaking, and disappointing. How can the dream endure and thrive while the reality is confronted and mastered? The author guides prospective teachers through an analysis of the profession they are considering and of their match with that profession. For one who is already in a teaching career, this book gives the reader an opportunity to reflect on progress that has been made, problems that have been encountered, and how to hold onto the dream of teaching while facing the increasingly complex reality of teaching.
Subjects: Teaching;
© c2011., Rowman & Littlefield Education,
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101 careers in education / by Carlson, John S.; Carlson, Richard L.,author.;
Part 1. Introduction to a career in Education -- Part 2. Careers in schools: Serving all students -- Part 3. Careers in schools: Serving special populations -- Part 4. Careers in schools: Serving groups and systems -- Part 5. Careers in Education: Nontraditional positions -- Part 6. The future of Education.
Subjects: Education; Teaching;
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Nursing professionals : a practical career guide / by Endsley, Kezia,1968-author.;
"Nursing Professionals, which includes interviews with professionals in the field, covers the following areas of this field that have proven to be stable, lucrative, and growing professions. RNs, LPNs, Nurse Practitioners, Nursing Assistants, Orderlies"--Includes bibliographical references.Why choose a career in nursing? -- Forming a career plan -- Pursuing the education path -- Writing yur resume and interviewing.
Subjects: Nursing.; Nursing;
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The working musician's handbook for professional success : how to establish your value in the real world / by Hawkins, Kris,1979-author.;
Includes bibliographical references and index.Introduction -- Establishing Your Value as a Musician -- Finding Your Path -- Finding Work and Networking -- Independent Contractor -- Protecting Your Work -- Types of Performance Gigs and Gig Protocols -- Types of Composing Gigs and Gig Protocols, and Teaching -- Failure and How to Pick Yourself Up -- Managing Your Finances -- Epilogue."A no-nonsense handbook on how to establish value as a professional musician and create a sustainable career in the working world, written by an EMMY-award winning, veteran practitioner"--
Subjects: Music trade;
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So you want to work in sports : advice and insights from respected sports industry leaders / by Wee, K. P.,1977-author.;
Includes bibliographical references (pages 281-283) and index.An essential resource offering career insight and practical advice from industry-leading sports professionals. In So You Want to Work in Sports, K. P. Wee has gathered invaluable first-hand perspectives from sports industry leaders with decades of experience in a range of fields, including broadcasting, sports management, journalism, scouting, marketing, analytics, and more. These seasoned professionals share their stories of how they got started in sports and the lessons they learned along the way. Wee shares how veteran sports radio reporter Ted Sobel deals with emotional athletes after a difficult loss; what broadcasters Chris King, Jeff Levering, and Steve Granado have to say about working in play-by-play; what advice Kris Budden has for conducting a quality interview; how respected baseball executive Andy Dolich got to where he is today, and more. Full of tips, advice, and inspiration for those wanting to gain a foothold in the competitive sports industry, So You Want to Work in Sports is an indispensable resource for students and young professionals alike.
Subjects: Sports; Sports administration;
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Hot health care careers : 30 occupations with fast growth and many new job openings / by Morkes, Andrew,editor.; McKenna, Amy,1969-editor.;
Includes bibliographical references and index.Health care jobs are a popular career option for students who enjoy helping others and learning about the latest cutting-edge technology and treatment methods! Here are some statistics from the U.S. Department of Labor that provide information on the promising career opportunities in the health care industry. --Publisher.Hot Health Care Careers, 2nd edition features the hottest of the hot healthcare careers for people from all educational backgrounds from high school diploma to medical degree. Some of the jobs that are featured include Biomedical Engineer, Creative Arts Therapist, Dental Hygienist, Health Care Manager, Health Information Management Technician, Medical Illustrator, Mental Health Counselor, Occupational Therapist, Physical Therapist, Physician, Registered Nurse, and Surgeon. Each career article provides an overview of the job and typical work environments, educational requirements, personal skills, methods of exploring the career while still in high school, tips on landing a job, typical employers, information on the long-term employment outlook and hot specialties, and sources of additional information. The book also features interviews with professionals and educators, photographs, and useful sidebars that list books, websites, fun facts, and other helpful information -- Provided by publisher.
Subjects: Medical personnel;
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50 ways to get a job : an unconventional guide to finding work on your terms / by Aujla, Dev.;
"Based on the popular website of the same name, a guide to finding the right job while maintaining your sanity in the process In today's endlessly fluctuating job market, it's becoming more and more difficult to get hired. 50 Ways to Get a Job aims to fix that. Job search expert Dev Aujla created 50WaysToGetAJob.com as a way to offer practical, tangible steps to finding (and getting) the right job for you. Within only a few months, over 400,000 people used the site, and Aujla was able to gather data from thousands of individual job searches. In this cleverly constructed guide, Aujla presents the tried-and-tested steps to not only getting hired, but also the secrets to staying motivated and energized throughout the job hunting process. Filled with practical quick-step exercises, this book is designed so you can pick your path through the process, starting where it feels the most natural:*Feeling stuck? Start by sending a "looking for a job" email to five close friends. *Not sure what sort of job you want? Write some creative nonfiction about yourself.*Feeling overwhelmed? Learn the benefits of forty-five minutes of unplugged bliss. *Going on an interview? Practice with a conversation guide. Whether you've just decided to start the hunt or you're gearing up for a big interview, 50 Ways to Get a Job will keep you poised, on-track, and motivated right up to landing your dream career"--Includes bibliographical references and index.Starting -- Finding your purpose -- Overwhelmed -- Learning new skills -- Networking -- Stuck -- Applying for jobs -- Interviewing -- Happy.
Subjects: Job hunting.; Vocational guidance.;
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Careers in Social Media. by Donohue Group.;
10-A.Contains twenty-four alphabetically arranged chapters describing specific fields of interest in the social media field, including jobs such as a broadcast technician, graphic designer, photographer, and more.Includes bibliographical references and index.Publisher's Note -- Editor's Introduction -- Advertising & Marketing Manager -- Advertising Director -- Advertising Sales Agent -- Art Director -- Broadcast Technician -- Computer & Information Systems Manager -- Computer Network Architect -- Computer Programmer -- Copywriter -- Customer Service Representative -- Database Administrator -- Film & Video Editor & Camera Operator -- General Manager & Top Executive -- Graphic Designer -- Information Security Analyst -- Information Technology Project Manager -- Journalist -- Market Research Analyst -- Motion Picture/Radio/TV Art Director -- Multimedia Artist & Animator -- Photographer -- Public Relations Specialist -- Software Developer -- Writers & Authors -- Appendix A: Holland Code -- Appendix B: Bibliography - Index.
Subjects: Social media; Social networking;
On-line resources: https://libproxy.kirtland.edu/login?url=https://online.salempress.com/doi/book/10.3331/CIMedia -- Available online. Click here to access.;
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Information technology (IT) professionals : a practical career guide / by Dafforn, Erik,author.;
Includes bibliographical references.Why Choose a Career in Information Technology? -- Forming a Career Plan -- Pursuing the Education Path -- Writing Your Resume and Interviewing."Welcome to the Information Technology (IT) Professionals field! If you are interested in a career as an Information Technology (IT) professionals you've come to the right book. So what exactly do these people do on the job, day in and day out? What kind of skills and educational background do you need to succeed in these fields? How much can you expect to make, and what are the pros and cons of these various fields? Is this even the right career path for you? How do you avoid burnout and deal with stress? This book can help you answer these questions and more. This book, which includes interviews with professionals in the field, covers the following areas of this field that have proven to be stable, lucrative, and growing professions: Technical Support Staff, Programmers, Web Developers, Systems Analysts, Network Architects, [and] Security Analysts." -- Publisher's description
Subjects: Information technology;
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