From the editors of the Wall Street Journal's Career Journal .com, this up-to-the minute almanac rates the 250 best and worst jobs, ranked by such factors as current salary and future prospects, stress risks, safety and security, enviromental conditions, physical demands, career outlooks, travel opportunities, and special perks.

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What's most important to you in a job - high pay, great benefits, steady advancement and a pleasant work environment? Or are you the type who thrives on travel or adventure? Whatever you're looking for, this is the book that will help you find it. Jobs Rated Almanac describes and evaluates 250 jobs, from Actuary to Zoologist, by the criteria that matter to you, including: * Salary: from entry level, average and median salaries to top income potential * Stress: factors such as competitiveness, deadlines, detail work, and risks * Work environment: average work week, hazards, physical demands, confinement or exposure, emotional enviroment, etc. * Career outlook: potential for promotion, growth or decline of industry, salary growth * Security: unemployment rates, physical safety * Physical demand: type and degree of physical activity, stamina required, and overtime * Plus: Jobs with travel opportunities and special perks!

From the editors of the Wall Street Journal's Career Journal .com, this up-to-the minute almanac rates the 250 best and worst jobs, ranked by such factors as current salary and future prospects, stress risks, safety and security, enviromental conditions, physical demands, career outlooks, travel opportunities, and special perks.

What's most important to you in a job—high pay, good benefits, long-term security, and a pleasant work environment? Or maybe you're the type who thrives on travel, adventure, and a tough new challenge every day. Whatever you're looking for in a job, this book helps you find it. This almanac describes hundreds of jobs—from air traffic controller, civil engineer, and travel agent to court reporter, actuary, and advertising account executive—and rates them according to a wide range of important criteria, letting you match your talents, needs, goals, and desires with the job that's right for you. Profiles 250 white-collar and blue-collar jobs and careers Provides an indispensable resource for recent grads, career-changers, and those returning to the work force

The Adams Jobs Almanac, 9th Edition, gives you a competitive edge with the most up-to-date and comprehensive information available on employers in growing industries in order to help you get the job you really want. In this book you'll find information on companies in America's fastest growing industries, which is essential information for all jobseekers. Adams Jobs Almanac, 9th Edition features: Detailed information on more than 7,000 employers in growing industries nationwide-with profiles that include full contact information, a description of the company's products or services, and listings of professional positions advertised The latest government information on developments and trends in the nation's job market Concise, practical guidance on every aspect of the job search-from preparing effective resumes and cover letters to lining up interviews and negotiating salaries