One-stop reference to more than 200 careers This is the one essential career guide for job seekers, students, librarians, guidance counselors, and parents. With more than 200 descriptions of the most popular jobs in America, VGM's Careers Encyclopedia is an indispensable guide for job seekers in any field. Completely revised and updated, this edition reflects today's career landscape and prepares readers to navigate tomorrow's evolving workplace with informed career choices that will get them started on the path to career success. The detailed career descriptions are presented in an easy to use A to Z format. Each listing begins with a general description of the job, followed by detailed information on: Job outlook Qualifications Education and training Income potential Work settings Opportunities for advancement Sources for further information Every entry has been thoroughly reviewed and revised to reflect the latest information available from the United States Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics. Annotation. This alphabetically-organized reference presents brief (1-2 page) descriptions of nearly 200 careers. Each career profile includes information on job duties, places of employment, working conditions, qualifications and education needed, potential for advancement, and income. Contact information for professional associations and other sources of additional information are listed where applicable.