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In a struggling job market, there are careers that will always be necessary. One of these careers is as a hairstylist. This book helps job seekers pursue a career in hairstyling by including details about basic education, how to stay competitive in the job market, and developing long-term goals. it includes interview tips and fact-filled sidebars.
The authors have interviewed 100 real, strong women in their 20s and 30s about their exciting and sometimes nontraditional jobs. These amazing but ordinary women share insights on their careers, such as what their jobs involve; what they like and dislike most about their work; what education, experience, and characteristics it took to get them where they are; and advice to young women who might want to follow in their footsteps.
Costume designers don't just design costumes, they design the characters in movies and television shows. In this book, readers will enjoy learning the behind-the-scenes stories about how costumes turn ordinary-looking actors into everything from superheroes to villains, peasants to kings. They'll discover how they can channel their passion for fashion and history into work in the real world. Seeing how the craft of costuming requires not only research but also teamwork, budgeting, and attention to detail will reinforce good practices that transcend careers.
Choosing a career is one of life's greatest challenges. This must-have volume helps readers understand the various topics surrounding choosing a career for themselves. Essay sources include the Rhode Island Office of Higher Education, U.S. Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, and the National Training Support Centre.
Making education and career connections.
A tall story from Carnegie Medal-winning Frank Cottrell Boyce.Liam is too big for his boots. And his football strip. And his school blazer. But being super-sized height-wise has its advantages: he's the only eleven-year-old to ever ride the G-force defying Cosmic rollercoaster - or be offered the chance to drive a Porsche. Long-legged Liam makes a giant leap for boy-kind by competing with a group of adults for the chance to go into space. Is Liam the best boy for the job? Sometimes being big isn't all about being a grown-up.