Careers for Hard Hats & Other Constructive Types - Paperback

by Margaret Gisler (Author), Marjorie Eberts (Author)

Careers for Hard Hats and Other Constructive Types takes an enticing look at the possibilities and training requirements for dozens of jobs involving a wide variety of popular hobbies and interests. The book provides expert advice on how readers can put their construction knowledge to work in the career of their dreams.

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Do you have the stamina and strength to do physically demanding work? Are you willing to work at great heights, in small spaces, or outdoors? Do you like to help create large, intricate projects?

Choosing a career may seem like a daunting task if only because of the countless possibilities available to skilled craftspeople. Inside, you'll find comprehensive information, such as up-to-date salary statistics and training requirements, on a range of careers that are in demand, including those in:

• Building and construction
• Manufacturing
• Forestry and logging
• The petroleum industry
• Utilities
• Engineering

Careers for Hard Hats presents information on a variety of satisfying professions that will help you construct the career that's right for you!

Author Biography

Mariorie Eberts and Margaret Gisler have been writing together professionally for twenty years. They are prolific freelance authors with more than sixty books in print. This is their twenty-third VGM career book. It is also the third career book for which Mary McGowan has provided material, and the fourth for Maria Olson. Each is also the author of a career book.

Writing this book was a special pleasure for the authors as it gave them the opportunity to talk to so many hard-hat wearers. They appreciate the value these people place on working safely in jobs where there are dangers in the workplace.

Marjorie Eberts is a graduate of Stanford University, and Margaret Gisler is a graduate of Ball State University. Both received their specialist degrees in education from Butler University.