Publisher's Synopsis
Many young people who leave school or college, even though they may have received formal career guidance, are still in the dark about what people actually do in their working day and what kind of career path people in different fields may expect to follow.;This book aims to remedy this lack of knowing which occupations to choose from. Dispelling the myths, it covers careers as diverse as those of garda, nurse, teacher, graphic artist, marketing executive, solicitor, beautician. It also provides concrete information on: what qualities are desirable for this career; what do you do all day in this job; and what are your chances of getting to the top, of being rich or famous in this job?