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Careers in Focus: Writing and Editing, Third Edition
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  • Authored by: James Chambers, General Editor
  • From the Series: Careers in Focus
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  • ISBN-10: 9781646934126
  • ISBN-13: 978-1-64693-412-6
  • Status: In Stock
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  • Imprint: Ferguson
  • Published: 08/01/2022
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  • Reading Level: Grades 9 and up

Summary

Ferguson's Careers in Focus books 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 about—or even test drive—a 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
Careers in Focus: Writing and Editing, Third Edition covers more than 30 jobs, including:
  • Bloggers
  • Book Editors
  • Columnists
  • Comic Book Writers
  • Copy Editors
  • Copywriters
  • Diet and Fitness Writers
  • Editorial and Research Assistants
  • Editors
  • Fashion Writers and Editors
  • Food Writers and Editors
  • Foreign Correspondents
  • Grant Coordinators and Writers
  • Greeting Card Designers and Writers
  • Indexers
  • Lexicographers
  • Literary Agents
  • Magazine Editors
  • Newspaper Editors
  • Online Journalists
  • Photo Editors
  • Playwrights
  • Political Columnists and Writers
  • Political Speechwriters
  • Real Estate Writers
  • Reporters
  • Science and Medical Writers
  • Screenwriters
  • Sportswriters
  • Technical Writers and Editors
  • Typists and Word Processors
  • Writers

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