Publisher's Synopsis
""A Handbook of Employments"" is a comprehensive guidebook written by Maria Matilda Ogilvie-Gordon and published in 1908. The book provides detailed information on various types of employment opportunities available to women during that time period. It covers a wide range of professions, including teaching, nursing, secretarial work, and domestic service, among others.The handbook is divided into chapters that focus on different types of employment, providing advice on how to obtain each job, what qualifications are required, and what the work entails. The author also offers guidance on how to prepare for interviews, how to negotiate salary and benefits, and how to advance in one's chosen career.In addition to practical advice, the book includes personal anecdotes and stories from women who have successfully pursued careers in various fields. These stories serve as inspiration and encouragement for readers who may be considering a career change or exploring new job opportunities.Overall, ""A Handbook of Employments"" offers a valuable resource for women seeking to enter the workforce in the early 20th century. It provides a glimpse into the opportunities and challenges faced by women during that time period and offers practical advice that is still relevant today.Specially Prepared For The Use Of Boys And Girls On Entering The Trades, Industries, And Professions.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
