| This book is about improving your life, not just about selecting a job. The career you choose will have an enormous impact on how you live your life.
A huge amount of information is available on occupations, but most people don’t know where to find accurate, reliable facts to help them make good career decisions—or they don’t take the time to look. Important choices such as what to do with your career and whether to get additional training or education deserve your time.
If you are considering more training or education—whether additional course work, a college degree, or an advanced degree—this book will help with solid information. Training or education beyond high school is now typically required to get better jobs, but many good jobs can be learned through on-the-job experience, informal training, and technical training or education lasting from several months to two years. The education and training needed for the jobs described in Top 100 Computer and Technical Careers vary enormously. This book provides descriptions for major jobs requiring computer and technical skills and gives you the facts you need for exploring your options.
A certain type of work or workplace may interest you as much as a certain type of job. If your interests and values lead you to work in healthcare, for example, you can do this in a variety of work environments, in a variety of industries, and in a variety of jobs. For this reason, I suggest you begin exploring alternatives by following your interests and finding a career path that allows you to use your talents doing something you enjoy.
Also, remember that money is not everything. The time you spend in career planning can pay off in higher earnings, but being satisfied with your work—and your life—is often more important than how much you earn. This book can help you find the work that suits you best. |
