Fiber Optics Installer and Technician Guide

Fiber Optics Installer and Technician Guide
Author: Bill Woodward
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages: 494
Release: 2006-02-20
Genre: Computers
ISBN: 0782150802

For years, fiber optics was the future. Now, it's the present, and the time has come to act if you want to make a career in this fast-growing field. The Fiber Optics Installer and Technician Guide is a comprehensive resource designed to prepare you for the two leading fiber optics certifications, Fiber Optics Installer (FOI) and Fiber Optics Technician (FOT). This book's practical, objective-focused coverage includes: The history of fiber optics Principles of fiber optic transmission Optical fiber characteristics, construction, and theory Safety considerations Cables, connectors, and splicing Fiber optic light sources and transmitters Fiber optic detectors and receivers Passive components and multiplexers Fiber optic links Testing equipment Techniques for testing links and cables Troubleshooting and restoration techniques Note: CD-ROM/DVD and other supplementary materials are not included as part of eBook file.

Career Guide to Industries

Career Guide to Industries
Author: Claitor's Publishing Division
Publisher: Claitor's Pub Division
Total Pages: 278
Release: 2004-04
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 9780160515736

Career Guide to Industries, 2000-01

Career Guide to Industries, 2000-01
Author: Bureau of Labor Statistics (DOL), Washington, DC.
Publisher:
Total Pages: 244
Release: 2000
Genre: Corporations
ISBN: 9780160502729

This document provides information on the nature, working conditions, and employment opportunities of 42 industries that accounted for nearly 3 of 4 wage and salary jobs in 1998. The following are among the types of information provided for each industry discussed: (1) nature of the industry (goods produced and services provided, individual segments, production processes, changes occurring in technology and business practices); (2) working conditions (physical environment, hours of work, physical activities essential to successful job performance, proportion of part-time workers, rate of job-related injury and illness, extent and frequency of travel); (3) employment (number of wage and salary jobs, number of self-employed persons, data on workers' age, concentration by state, unusual characteristics of workers); (4) occupations in the industry (job titles in the industry, current and projected wages and salaries by occupation); (5) training requirements and advancement opportunities (formal education, training, and experience required; paths of career advancement; opportunities for self-employment); (6) earnings; and (7) outlook (projected rates of job growth/decline and factors likely to influence them). The industries profiled are as follows: agriculture, mining, and construction; manufacturing; transportation, communications, and public utilities; wholesale and retail trade; finance and insurance; services; and government. A total of 197 tables/figures are included. (MN)

Occupational Outlook Handbook 2010-2011 (Paperback)

Occupational Outlook Handbook 2010-2011 (Paperback)
Author: Labor Dept. (U.S.), Bureau of Labor Statistics
Publisher: Bureau of Labor Statistics
Total Pages: 900
Release: 2010
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 9780160843174

An important resource for employers, career counselors, and job seekers, this handbook contains current information on today's occupations and future hiring trends, and features detailed descriptions of more than 250 occupations. Find out what occupations entail their working conditions, the training and education needed for these positions, their earnings, and their advancement potential. Also includes summary information on 116 additional occupations.

202 High Paying Jobs You Can Land Without a College Degree

202 High Paying Jobs You Can Land Without a College Degree
Author: Jason R. Rich
Publisher: Entrepreneur Press
Total Pages: 381
Release: 2006-06-01
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 1613081227

THE FIRST STEP TO A DYNAMIC CAREER You have something in common with Bill Gates, Michael Dell and Ted Turner: None of them graduated from college. If they can make it, you can, too! Don’t settle for a minimum-wage job just because you’re not a college graduate. Try one of these 202 high-paying options. They’re more than jobs—they’re careers. This book helps you: • Define your interests and skills, and figure out what job is perfect for you • Impress recruiters by perfecting resumes, cover letters, applications and interview skills • Choose from 202 opportunities that lead to high income and long-term financial stability • Get the inside scoop on salary ranges, career paths, working conditions and job responsibilities for each opportunity Avoid dead-end jobs. Find the career that’s right for you, and start your new life today!

Career Guide to America's Top Industries

Career Guide to America's Top Industries
Author:
Publisher: Jist Publishing
Total Pages: 280
Release: 2004
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN:

This book is a reprint of the government's Career Guide to Industries at a lower price. It is issued shortly after the Occupational Outlook Handbook (OOH) every two years and contains helpful information for job seekers on industry trends and cross-references to OOH job titles. The book covers more than 40 industries and includes the following information on each one: significant points, nature of the industry, working conditions, employment, occupations in the industry, training and advancement, earnings, outlook, and sources of additional information. Ideal for students and other people doing career research, people seeking jobs in new or unfamiliar industries, people interested in certain industries rather than particular jobs, and people with interests and job skills that are needed in many types of businesses.

Career Guide to Industries, 2002-03

Career Guide to Industries, 2002-03
Author: United States Government Printing Office
Publisher:
Total Pages: 244
Release: 2002-03
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 9780160510014

Provides information on positions and advancement for careers in forty-two top industries.

Plunkett's Wireless, Wi-Fi, Rfid & Cellular Industry Almanac: Wireless, Wi-Fi, Rfid & Cellular Industry Market Research, Statistics, Trends & Leading

Plunkett's Wireless, Wi-Fi, Rfid & Cellular Industry Almanac: Wireless, Wi-Fi, Rfid & Cellular Industry Market Research, Statistics, Trends & Leading
Author: Jack W. Plunkett
Publisher: Plunkett Research, Ltd.
Total Pages: 472
Release: 2007-07
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 1593920903

The cell phone is the fastest-selling consumer electronic in the world. On a global basis, over 800 million cellular telephones are sold yearly. More camera-equipped cell phones are sold each year than stand alone digital cameras. Rapid development of new technologies is leading to ever more versatile, multipurpose mobile devices, including 3G Internet-enabled cell phones and PDAs. Meanwhile, wireless networking and wireless Internet access are developing and expanding on a global basis at a rapid rate. Booming technologies include such 802.11 standards as Wi-Fi and WiMax, as well as Ultra Wide Band (UWB) and Bluetooth. Telematics, intelligent transportation systems (ITS) and satellite radio will soon create an entertainment, navigation and communications revolution within automobiles and trucks. Meanwhile, RFID (radio frequency identification) will revolutionize wireless tracking, inventory and logistics at all levels, from manufacturing to shipping to retailing. These developments are creating challenges for legacy companies and opportunities for nimble marketers and managers. Plunkett's Wireless, Wi-Fi, RFID & Cellular Industry Almanac 2008 covers such sectors. Our coverage includes business trends analysis and industry statistics. We also include a wireless and cellular business glossary and a listing of industry contacts, such as industry associations and government agencies. Next, we profile hundreds of leading companies. Our 350 company profiles include complete business descriptions and up to 27 executives by name and title.