The Career Chronicles

“A comprehensive career guide ... Offers a candid view of what it’s really like to work in fields from engineering to health care. More than 750 professionals confess the best, worst and most surprising parts of their jobs, giving graduates an insider’s view before they start their own on-the-job training.” — BookPage

An introduction to 23 jobs in health care, architecture, the law, financial services, education, the social sciences, information technology, sales, media, and more. The honest, insightful answers given by industry workers in each career, combined with the wide-ranging fields and professions covered, offers the reader an opportunity to learn about "the real world" before committing to a specific career path. The concluding chapter features a table of data comparing current careers and dream professions from 50 survey responders and encourages readers to consider factors beyond salary and status when choosing a profession. This book belongs in every high school library and guidance office

Content Features:
- 23 different careers – each with a dedicated chapter
- Career history and backgrounds
- Current status w/statistics
- Quotes from surveys in each career
- Interviews with workers in those careers
- …and more!

“A valuable overview of many meaningful careers, each of which is richly described and enhanced by the individuals who work in that profession.” — ForeWord magazine

App Features:
- Easy to use UI and navigation
- Browse and search functions
- Create Flashcards to save your favorite quotes
- Share with friends and family via social media and email

“A great book for anyone embarking on a new career or making a serious change.” — College News