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Provides practical information on jobs and careers. Articles are written in straightforward, non-technical language and cover a wide variety of career and work-related topics such as unusual occupations, tips for jobseekers, salary trends, and results of new studies from the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Labor Statistics Bureau Bulletin 2800. Describes about 250 occupations in detail. Covers what workers do on the job, working conditions, the training and education needed, earnings, and expected job prospects. Also includes information on additional occupations.

Reprint from Occupational Outlook Quarterly, V. 53. No. 2, Summer 2009. With this update of a popular article, you will find out the best ways to present your credentials to prospective employers. Ilustrations include a sample chronological resume, a sample functional resume, and a sample cover letter. The "for more information" section lists some useful, established websites that contain advice about 21st century job hunting and resume writing.