Careers in Social and Rehabilitation Services (McGraw-Hill Professional Careers (Paperback)) - Softcover

Garner, Geraldine

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0071493131 ISBN 13: 9780071493130

Publisher: McGraw Hill, 2008

Synopsis

Give your future some positive therapy and enjoy a successful career

Careers that involve helping people are tremendously rewarding; they also offer diverse opportunities. In order to decide what job route is best for you, you need to begin with a clear plan: What will you specialize in? Do you need an advanced degree or certificate? How will you find the right position? Careers in Social and Rehabilitation Services has the answers. Here, you'll discover all the information you need to find a satisfying and secure job doing what you love. Whether you want to work at a not-for-profit, become a physical therapist, or be a career counselor, this guide will help you:

• Clearly understand your various career options
• Key in on the specialty best suited for you--from psychology to social work to rehabilitation services
• Know what to expect when you start out
• Find the education and training you'll need to stay ahead of the competition
• Familiarize yourself with current salaries, benefits, and the best job prospects

About this title

About the Author:

Dr. Geraldine Garner is the president of Science and Technology Career Strategies. Previously, Garner was an associate professor and the associate dean of the Walter P. Murphy Cooperative Engineering Education Program at Northwestern University. She has taught career development at both Northwestern and Virginia Commonwealth University.

About this edition

• Publisher: McGraw Hill
• Publication date: 2008
• ISBN 10: 0071493131
• ISBN 13: 9780071493130
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 3
• Number of pages: 192