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Ferguson's Careers in Focus books are a valuable career exploration tool for libraries and career centers. Written in an easy-to-understand yet informative style, this series surveys a wide array of commonly held jobs and is arranged into volumes organized by specific industries and interests. Each of these informative books is loaded with up-to-date career information presented in a featured industry article and a selection of detailed professions articles. The information here has been researched, vetted, and analyzed by Ferguson's editors, drawing from government and industry sources, professional groups, news reports, career and job-search resources, and a variety of other sources. For readers making career choices, these books offer a wealth of helpful information and resources.

Each profession article includes:

  • Quick Facts: a snapshot of important job facts
  • Overview: briefly introduces duties and responsibilities
  • History: describes the origins and history of the job
  • The Job: describes primary and secondary goals and duties
  • Earnings: discusses salary ranges and typical fringe benefits
  • Work Environment: looks at typical work conditions and surroundings associated with the job
  • Exploring: offers suggestions on how to gain experience and knowledge about--or even test drive--a career before making a commitment
  • Education and Training Requirements: discusses required high school and post-secondary education and training
  • Certification, Licensing, and Special Requirements: explains recommended and required certifications or prerequisites for the job
  • Experience, Skills, and Personality Traits: summarizes the personal traits and skills and professional experience needed to get started and succeed
  • Employer Prospects: gives an overview of typical places of employment and the best ways to land a job
  • Advancement Prospects: presents an expected career path and how to travel it
  • Outlook: summarizes the job's potential growth or decline in terms of the general economy and industry projections
  • Unions and Associations: lists essential and helpful professional groups
  • Tips for Entry: additional tips for preparing for a career and getting a foot in the door
  • For More Information: lists organizations that provide career information, networking, and professional development
  • Sidebars: short features showcasing stats, trivia, and insight about a profession or industry
Careers in Focus: Alternative Energy, Third Edition covers 37 jobs, including:
  • Bioenergy/Biofuels Workers
  • Biofuels/Biodiesel Technology and Product Development Managers
  • Biofuels Processing Technicians
  • Biofuels Production Managers
  • Biomass Plant Technicians
  • Biomass Power Plant Managers
  • Energy Brokers
  • Energy Conservation Technicians
  • Environmental Engineers
  • Environmental Lobbyists
  • Environmental Planners
  • Environmental Scientists
  • Environmental Technicians
  • Fuel Cell Engineers
  • Fuel


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Product Details
  • ISBN-13: 9798887253404
  • Publisher: Infobase Publishing (Facts on File Chelsea Ho
  • Binding: Paperback
  • Language: English
  • Returnable: N
  • Sub Title: Alternative Energy, Third Edition
  • Width: 152 mm
  • ISBN-10: 8887253404
  • Publisher Date: 01 Jun 2021
  • Height: 229 mm
  • No of Pages: 600
  • Spine Width: 31 mm
  • Weight: 838 gr


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