Publisher's Synopsis
This volume aims to provide a comprehensive guide to careers, explaining entry routes, qualifications and training. It also includes statistics on underlying trends of employment, offering a picture of future prospects. This edition reflects the increased importance of European opportunities and of information technology within the careers field. It also makes an assessment of the impact of recent demographic change. The main body of the book contains coverage of particular careers grouped in broad areas such as commerce, information technology, administration and finance, central and local government and service industries. This edition has been reorganized into CLCI (Careers Library Classification Index) order. In addition, this edition has expanded coverage of the world of work, working outside the UK, opportunities in Europe and information technology and computer work. There are also new sections on careers for people with special needs and career opportunities for women. It also has a new page design and is in an enlarged format.
