Statistics indicate that most working Americans are not in the occupations that suit them best, suggesting that one of the major challenges people face in their work life is choosing the right-fit career.

 

As the lead title in JIST’s Top Careers series, this book empowers readers to conquer career indecision. Readers will explore hundreds of jobs, assess their best career fit, and learn how to find good jobs quickly. Top 300 Careers is based on current labor marketing information, making it the perfect go-to resource for students, job seekers, and anyone doing career research.

 

This book provides thorough, current, and interesting descriptions for all major jobs—covering more than 90 percent of the workforce. Readers will learn about salaries, future growth, outlook, education, skills required, and more for nearly 300 jobs. Plus, an assessment matches readers’ personal skills to these jobs. A special book-within-a-book section describes the seven steps that cut job search time in half and includes sample resumes.