books by Laurence Shatkin

books by Laurence Shatkin

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Laurence Shatkin

O*NET Dictionary of Occupational Titles
Michael Farr, Laurence Shatkin

JIST Works, 2007

This best-selling career reference puts the official job descriptions and other important information from the U.S. Department of Labor's massive Occupational Information Network (O*NET) database into useful and manageable print form. Job seekers, career changers, and students will find that this in-depth resource is a treasure trove of ...

250 Best Jobs Through Apprenticeships (200 Best Jobs Through Apprenticeships)

J. Michael Farr, Laurence Shatkin

Jist Publishing, 2005

Another useless book
This is the third book of three that I purchased for my nephew who is learning disabled, and who is seeking an apprenticeship for more than one reason. Reason one is that today's overpriced university (modern college) is out of the question; and two, very little money ...

200 Best Jobs for Introverts

Laurence Shatkin

JIST Works, 2007

Mostly computer & blue-collar jobs
The bulk of this book lists blue-collar tradesmen jobs like plumber, boilermaker, repairman, bus driver etc. Also the supposed best introverted jobs are things like computer engineering, software engineer and accounting. There are a few scientific research jobs in the ...

Best Jobs for the 21st Century

Michael Farr

JIST Works, 2006

?The Future Jobs Ain?t What It Used To Be?
What will you be in the near future? What are the job trends that some will follow, and others will profit from? "The Next Big Thing" is always just around the corner, and if you want to be ahead of the curve, you need this book. Witty, spunky, and organized into guide ...

225 Best Jobs for Baby Boomers

Michael Farr, Laurence Shatkin, ...

JIST Works, 2006

A valuable career-finding resource based on the latest government data
The latest of the "Best Jobs" series, 225 Best Jobs For Baby Boomers is a valuable career-finding resource based on the latest government data. Featuring 225 job descriptions and over 75 best job lists, including jobs with the best pay, fastest growth, and most ...

O*NET Dictionary of Occupational Titles: The Definitive Printed Reference of Occupational Information

Jist Publishing, 2004

Old DOT [Dict of Occupational Titles] looks out of dark ages
Far superior to old DOT. This ONE book gives info concisely yet on far more Job Titles and has cross references to legacy Dept. of Labor publications. I eagerly jumped on the internet to follow up some leads. When JIST gets all the info up on their website it will be ...

150 Best Recession-Proof Jobs

Laurence Shatkin

Jist Publishing, 2008

Readers are encouraged to first browse through the 75 best job lists to find recession-proof jobs
Never was a job search resource guide so timely as the publication of "150 Best Recession-Proof Jobs". Every day the news headlines are revealing more and more layoffs by established corporations and business sectors. The current jobless index is at a record 6.5 and ...

300 Best Jobs Without a Four-Year Degree (Best Jobs)

J. Michael Farr, Laurence Shatkin

JIST Works, 2006

A superb guide for non-college degree job-seekers
Collaboratively written by Michael Farr and LaVerne L. Ludden, with additional assistance by Laurence Shatkin, 300 Best Jobs Without A Four-Year Degree is an impressive and thoroughly "user friendly" 449-page compendium of useful lists, statistics, and thorough ...

10 Best College Majors For Your Personality

Laurence Shatkin

JIST Works, 2008

God read
Its a good book to lead you in the right direction. It was right on with what I was interested in just based on all the questions you have to answer. I think it works.

50 Best Jobs For Your Personality

J. Michael Farr, Laurence Shatkin

JIST Works, 2005

Must Read for Counselors, Consultants, and Teachers
50 Best Jobs for Your Personality is excellent reference book that provides the latest information on occupations and Holland Codes. 50 Best Jobs has detailed information on each occupation - Holland Codes, job descriptions, earnings, job growth and openings, ...

150 Best Jobs for a Better World

Laurence Shatkin

JIST Works, 2007

A core and essential addition
For more and more people today, it's not enough to simply have a job in order to pay the bills, that job must also contribute to making the world a better place to live in and to pass on to our children. Based on governmental research data and part of the 'Best Jobs' ...

250 Best-Paying Jobs (250 Best-Paying Jobs)
J. Michael Farr, Laurence Shatkin

JIST Works, 2006

50 "best-paying jobs" lists by growth, openings, education, metropolitan areas and industries, and more, plus 250 detailed job descriptions.

150 Best Low-Stress Jobs

Laurence Shatkin

JIST Works, 2008

Almost the same book as Best Jobs for Introverts!
This book is almost like the author cut & paste his other book "Best Jobs for Introverts" and put the jobs in a different order. Again, mostly blue-collar jobs like plumber, steelworker, repairman, baker etc. The type of stuff you don't stress over when you go home ...

90-Minute College Major Matcher: Choose Your Best Major for a Great Career (Help in a Hurry)
Laurence Shatkin

JIST Works, 2006

Checklists help match you with a major and a career. Instant facts on 120 college majors and insightful career snapshots.

200 Best Jobs Through Apprenticeships
Michael Farr, Laurence Shatkin

Jist Publishing, 2009

Learn about a route to career entry that gives you a paycheck while you participate in worksite training and classroom learning - tuition free. This book opens your eyes to the many career possibilities through apprenticeships and includes more than 60 "best jobs" lists and detailed descriptions of the 200 best apprenticeable jobs.