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America's Top 101 Computer and Technical Jobs: Detailed Information on Major Jobs at All Levels of Education and Training by
Current, interesting, thorough descriptions of more than 100 careers presented in convenient alphabetic order, including careers in computer and Web technology, health care, science, communications, manufacturing, and finance. Plus, there's a bonus section with advice proven to cut job search time in half, including sample resumes by professional resume writers for computer and technical jobs covered in the book.
Careers in Information Technology by
The book is organized alphabetically by job title (with listings such as "Chief Information Officer" or "Game Designer"), and sections include an overview of the career path, lists of occupational specialties, work environment, required training and education, potential earnings and opportunities for advancement, outlook and employment data, a brief interview with a professional currently in that field, and additional resources.
Starting Your Career as a Freelance Web Designer by
Break out of the cubicle and gain the business savvy you need to launch your own freelance web design business with Starting Your Career as a Freelance Web Designer! Written by seasoned pro Neil Tortorella, this book guides web designers step-by-step down the path to success and helps them avoid common pitfalls. Jam-packed with practical know-how, this book also contains the wisdom and advice of noted industry authorities and business leaders. Readers will learn how to draft a solid business plan, negotiate contracts, manage time and money, deal with taxes, manage projects and clients, determine rates, and create winning proposals.
Tech Job Hunt Handbook: Career Management for Technical Professionals by
Tech Job Hunt Handbook is a career management book--just for technology professionals--that reflects today's new economic realities. The world of work is constantly changing, and staying professionally relevant while competing for more specialized tech jobs in areas like cloud computing, mobile and social applications, and big data in a highly competitive global economy is critical. The world is churning out hungry programmers and developers in record numbers, making the global labor market highly competitive. It is now essential to plan a campaign to get a better job as well as your overall career. Retooling your skills and re-branding yourself is mandatory whether you're seeking a new job or intent on retaining current employment. Readers of the Tech Job Hunt Handbook will find tools, practical guidance, and recommendations on how to find the best new tech jobs, how to get noticed, how to ace interviews and get hired, and how to keep those new jobs--until it's time for a better one. As you will learn, learning how to assess and then invest in career management skills leads to long-term competitive advantage and a happier working life. Tech Job Hunt Handbook--for recent graduates, risk-taking innovators, and tech veterans alike--shows how to build a comprehensive online professional profile, identify the companies you're interested in and who you know at those companies, approach interviews with confidence, uncover opportunities in your current company, and understand the new emerging technology markets that could lead to a career rebirth. This book will help you: Find a new or better tech job. Stay relevant and employable despite constant new developments. Manage your tech career for long-term success.
