GETTING STARTED

by Andrew Morkes

Nurses play a major role in the health-care sector. There are nursing occupations for people who love providing direct care to patients, for those who prefer to assist surgeons in the operating room, those who love to analyze health data in an office, and for those who provide health-care advice to patients on the phone. Careers in nursing are an excellent fit for those who like science, have an empathetic personality, and want to help others. Nursing is just one of 10 exciting titles in the Getting Started series. In this book, you’ll learn about dozens of career options, typical education paths, ways to pay for training (e.g., scholarships, grants), methods of exploring the field while in school (e.g., summer camps, competitions, clubs, books, websites, tours, information interviews), and much more.

by Andrew Morkes

Environmental professionals work hard to save endangered species, restore wildlife habitats, clean up oil spills, conduct scientific research, develop and build clean energy technologies, and brainstorm ways to reduce the negative effects of global warming/climate change, destruction of forests and other natural areas, and toxic chemicals released during industrial processes. They work both indoors and outdoors. Careers in the environment are an excellent fit for those who like to conduct research and gather data, enjoy solving problems, and want to protect the environment. Environment is just one of 10 exciting titles in the Getting Started series. In this book, you’ll learn about dozens of career options, typical education paths, ways to pay for training (e.g., scholarships, grants), methods of exploring the field while in school (e.g., summer camps, competitions, clubs, books, websites, tours, information interviews), and much more.

by Andrew Morkes

Fashion and beauty professionals help people look their best. Some design and market clothing, while others work as fashion models, celebrity hairstylists, and makeup artists in the film industry. Careers in beauty and fashion are a great fit for those who have an excellent eye for color, design, and fashion; have strong presentation, marketing, and business skills; and who enjoy helping others look their best. Beauty and Fashion is just one of 10 exciting titles in the Getting Started series. In this book, you’ll learn about dozens of career options, typical education paths, ways to pay for training (e.g., scholarships, grants), methods of exploring the career while in school (e.g., summer camps, competitions, clubs, books, websites, tours, information interviews), and much more.

by Andrew Morkes

Business professionals are experts in management, accounting, and finance. They oversee and work at businesses of all sizes—from Fortune 500 companies to family-owned operations and startups. Careers in business are a great fit for people who like math, have strong leadership skills, are excellent communicators, and like solving problems. Business is just one of 10 exciting titles in the Getting Started series. In this book, you’ll learn about dozens of career options, typical education paths, ways to pay for training (e.g., scholarships, grants), methods of exploring the field while in school (e.g., summer camps, competitions, clubs, books, websites, tours, information interviews), and much more.

by Andrew Morkes

Construction professionals build, maintain, and repair homes, factories, skyscrapers, amusement parks, highways, ports, bridges, and many other structures. Expert electricians, plumbers, carpenters, and heavy equipment operators like to work with their hands and solve problems, and they don’t mind getting a little dirty to get the job done. Other construction professionals—such as architects, cost estimators, and engineers—work in offices with computers, and also at construction sites. Construction is just one of 10 exciting titles in the Getting Started series. In this book, you’ll learn about dozens of career options, typical education paths, ways to pay for training (e.g., scholarships, grants), methods of exploring the field while in school (e.g., summer camps, competitions, clubs, books, websites, tours, information interviews), and much more.

by Andrew Morkes

Engineering professionals design and build everything from roads and rollercoasters to skyscrapers and spacecraft. They also help solve environmental problems—such as pollution and flooding—develop renewable energy resources, and try to make the use of fossil fuels less damaging to the earth. Careers in engineering are an excellent fit for those who like to design and build things, enjoy solving problems, and want to make the world a better place. Engineering is just one of 10 exciting titles in the Getting Started series. In this book, you’ll learn about dozens of career options, typical education paths, ways to pay for training (e.g., scholarships, grants), methods of exploring the field while in school (e.g., summer camps, competitions, clubs, books, websites, tours, information interviews), and much more.

by Andrew Morkes

Safety and security professionals protect us from criminals; fight fires; provide first aid to people who have been injured in car crashes and other accidents; stop cybercriminals from attacking computer networks; protect politicians, celebrities, and other public figures; and perform other duties that keep people and property safe from criminals. Careers in safety and security are an excellent fit for those who are decisive, dedicated, brave, and want to help others. Safety and Security is just one of 10 exciting titles in the Getting Started series. In this book, you’ll learn about dozens of career options, typical education paths, ways to pay for training (e.g., scholarships, grants), methods of exploring the field while in school (e.g., summer camps, competitions, clubs, books, websites, tours, information interviews), and much more.

by Andrew Morkes

Social media and web professionals help operate the web and social media sites, working as bloggers, podcasters, social media managers, online reputation managers, web designers, programmers, and in many other occupations. Careers in social media and the web are an excellent fit for creative people with strong technical, analytical, and problem-solving skills. Social Media and Web is just one of 10 exciting titles in the Getting Started series. In this book, you’ll learn about dozens of career options, typical education paths, ways to pay for training (e.g., scholarships, grants), methods of exploring the field while in school (e.g., summer camps, competitions, clubs, books, websites, tours, information interviews), and much more.

by Andrew Morkes

Many people dream of becoming professional athletes, but there are other rewarding career options in sports. Exciting job opportunities include coaches, trainers, umpires and referees, broadcasters, physicians, writers, statisticians, stadium designers, and executives. Careers in sports are not just for the athletically gifted. There are also great opportunities for people with strong business, teaching, communication, and other skills. If you love sports, there is most likely a career in the field for you. Sports is just one of 10 exciting titles in the Getting Started series. In this book, you’ll learn about dozens of career options, typical education paths, ways to pay for training (e.g., scholarships, grants), methods of exploring the field while in school (e.g., summer camps, competitions, clubs, books, websites, tours, information interviews), and much more.

by Andrew Morkes

People who work in therapy and rehabilitation use their knowledge of anatomy and psychology and a caregiving mindset to help people recover from mental and physical health challenges. They work in careers such as physical therapy, occupational therapy, and psychotherapy. Careers in therapy and rehabilitation are an excellent fit for people who are interested in science but who are also kind and patient, have strong communication and teaching skills, and enjoy helping people. Therapy and Rehabilitation is just one of 10 exciting titles in the Getting Started series. In this book, you’ll learn about dozens of career options, typical education paths, ways to pay for training (e.g., scholarships, grants), methods of exploring the field while in school (e.g., summer camps, competitions, clubs, books, websites, tours, information interviews), and much more.