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Encyclopedia of Careers and Vocational Guidance
( ECVG )
Content of the 'Encyclopedia of Careers and Vocational
Guidance' is the copyright of Ferguson Publishing Company, Chicago,
IL. All Rights Reserved
These primary categories are integrated within the 'Center':
- Career (vocational) Guidance;
- Career Fields;
- Careers;
- Government Indexes;
- Military Occupations;
- U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Apprenticeship & Training
Offices.
Along with the content categories above, the 'Center'
integrates various online tools. These tools include customized
search forms, tools for requesting additional information via email
and/or in writing, and integration of links and other means of investigating
other sources of information on the specific subject matter.
Some of the features of this 'Center'
are:
Cross-references exist throughout the text. Cross-references
refer to either an alternative name for a job covered in a Career
article, (i.e., "Air-Conditioning, Refrigeration, and Heating
Technicians" is an alternative name for "Heating and Cooling Technicians")
or they refer to a job that is briefly discussed in a Career article
(i.e., "Bushelers"—people who repair flaws and correct imperfect
sewing—is discussed in the article "Tailors and Dressmakers").
The inclusion of "quick reference" articles, both for Career
Fields and Careers. Short articles that provide:
- a brief overview of a broad topic covered more specifically
in separate articles. Such as the Career Field article "Transportation",
which serves as an overview for the other Career Field articles
"Trucking", "Shipping", and "Railroads".
or
- expand on the specifics of a topic too narrow to be covered
in a full-length article. Such as the article "Pediatricians",
which gives more specific details on this medical specialty
than can be covered in the more general article "Physicians".
The inclusion of sidebars in both the Career Field and Career
articles. Sometimes whimsical, sometimes serious, the sidebars
provide additional information either beyond or outside the scope
of the article headings. They cover such topics as books and movies,
profiles of famous people, statistics, interviews with people
on the job, and odd or little-known facts. The ECVG will always
be a serious reference work, the sidebars help draw interest and
enabling users to further appreciate the subject they are researching.
The Career Field and Career articles are updated to reflect the
latest available salary, outlook, and educational information.
Each article contains sources at the end of each article. Sources
are annotated with a brief line describing what information can
be obtained from them source, and Email and Web sites have also
been added. A Quick Facts section within each Career article includes
the numbers for the newest government job classification system,
the O*NET™ 98 data. Inclusion of photographs, and video clips
related to various occupations.
The personal search feature, allowing users to search for careers
based on criteria such as school subjects, personal skills, salary
range, etc.
The inclusion of the letter-writing feature, which allows the
user to automatically generate a form letter to a selected organization
in order to request additional information about a career. The
form letter is text-based and thus is easy to customize using
any word processor.
More on each primary category....
Career Guidance
This category serves the purpose of providing a brief overview
of all aspects of career guidance. There are four secondary sections
within career guidance - described here as subsections.
The first subsection, Preparing for Your Career, covers:
- choosing and starting a career;
- making career transitions;
- assessment tests;
- soft skills;
- government classification systems;
- information interviewing;
- job training and education and;
- the future world of work.
The second subsection, Finding a Job, covers:
- school placement offices;
- on-campus recruiting;
- job fairs;
- networking and;
- job searching on the Web and in the classified ads.
The third subsection, Applying for a Job, covers:
- resumes;
- cover letters;
- career portfolios and;
- interviewing.
The fourth subsection, You're Hired!, covers:
- salaries;
- fringe benefits;
- personnel management (probation, evaluation, raises, promotions,
and dismissal);
- employment laws and;
- your rights as an employee.
The Career Guidance section is meant only as a brief introduction
to these topics. Each subsection chapter contains an annotated list
of Web sites for the reader to further explore areas of interest.
Career Fields
This category provides information on the field or industry in
which a career is a part. The integration of Career Fields with
Careers gives insight how a particular job or career fits into a
field or industry. The five secondary sections within career fields
are described below.
- Background
- "Background" covers general information and historical background.
The historical information provides understanding how that industry
or field has developed and why it became important. The career
field histories paint a broad picture of development. "Background"
also includes statistics on current employment and production
and a brief discussion on the current status of the industry or
field.
- Structure
- The "Structure" section gives an overview, generic in nature
of how that industry or field works. The section details the industry
or field from the beginning of the process through the completion
of the end product—be it an actual product or a service. Integrated
within this is discussion of specific careers and their role in
the process.
- Outlook
- "Outlook" assembles information from the Occupational Outlook
Handbook, the U.S. Industrial Outlook, statistics from the various
associations and agencies, and other evaluative data, to provide
the best estimation of future performance and success.
- For More Information
- "For More Information" is a listing of organizations that can
provide career information on training, education, internships,
scholarships, and job placement. A brief line or paragraph describes
each source and the information that can be obtained by contacting
it. Also includes e-mail links, web site links, and an option
for creating a letter.
- Related Articles and Information
- This section directs the user to related Career Field and Career
articles in the 'Center'.
Careers
This covers specific job or career information. There are several
secondary categories within these articles. These include:
Overview
A full definition of the job.
History
Describes the history of the particular job as it relates to the
overall development of its industry or field.
The Job
Describes the primary and secondary duties of the job.
Requirements
Discusses high school and postsecondary education and training
requirements, any certification or licensing necessary, and any
other personal requirements for success in the job.
Exploring
Offers suggestions on how to gain some experience in or knowledge
of the particular job before making a firm educational and financial
commitment. The focus is on what can be done while still in high
school (or in the early years of college) to gain a better understanding
of the job.
Employers
Gives an overview of typical places of employment for the job.
Starting Out
Discusses the best ways of landing that first job, be it through
the college placement office, newspaper ads, or personal contact.
Advancement
Describes what kind of career path to expect from the job and
how to get there.
Earnings
Lists salary ranges and describes the typical fringe benefits.
Work Environment
Describes the typical surroundings and conditions of employment—whether
indoors or outdoors, noisy or quiet, social or independent, and
so on. Also discussed are typical hours worked, any seasonal fluctuations,
and the stresses and strains of the job.
Outlook
Summarizes the job in terms of the general economy and industry
projections. The Outlook information is generally obtained from
the Bureau of Labor Statistics and is supplemented by information
taken from professional associations. The Job growth (outlook) terms
follow those used in the Occupational Outlook Handbook:
"much faster than the average"
means an increase of 36 percent or more;
"faster than the average"
means an increase of 21 to 35 percent;
"about as fast as the average"
means an increase of 10 to 20 percent;
"little change or more slowly than the average"
means an increase of 0 to 9 percent.
"Decline"
means a decrease of 1 percent or more.
For More Information
"For More Information" is a listing of organizations that can
provide career information on training, education, internships,
scholarships, and job placement. A brief line or paragraph describes
each source and the information that can be obtained by contacting
it. Also includes e-mail links, web site links, and an option for
creating a letter.
Related Articles and Information
This section directs the user to related Career Field and Career
articles in the 'Center'.
Government Indexes
The 'Center' includes four indexes based on commonly used
Government Classification Systems:
- The Dictionary of Occupational Titles (DOT; fourth edition),
- The Guide for Occupational Exploration (GOE),
- The National Occupational Classification System (NOC, Canada’s
framework for the classification of occupations), and
- The newest classification system, the O*NET 98 data.
- The DOT index
- Lists careers by their three-digit DOT Occupational Group number.
The first level of the index lists the one-digit DOT Occupational
Categories. The second level of the index lists the two-digit
DOT Occupational Divisions. The third level of the index lists
the three-digit DOT Occupational Groups. The last level of the
index lists the Career articles and links.
- The GOE index
- Lists careers by their six-digit GOE Subgroups. The first level
of the index lists the two-digit GOE Interest Areas. The second
level of the index lists the four-digit GOE Work Groups. The third
level of the index lists the the six-digit GOE Subgroups. The
last level of the index lists the Career articles and links.
- The NOC index
- Lists careers by their four-digit NOC Unit Groups. The first
level of the index lists the two digit NOC Major Groups. The second
level of the index lists the three-digit NOC Minor Groups. The
third level of the index lists the four-digit NOC Unit Groups.
The last level of the index lists the Career articles and links.
- The O*NET 98 formulated data index
- Lists careers by their five- or six digit O*NET 98 data numbers.
O*NET 98 is a trademark registered to the U.S. Department of Labor,
Employment and Training Administration.
Military Occupations
This covers specific job or career information within the military.
There are several secondary categories within these articles. These
include:
- Background
- Describes why the job exists
- What They Do
- A job description
- Work Environment
- Describes the environment of the job. For example is it mostly
indoors, outdoors, land based, ship based, overseas etc.
- Special Requirements
- Describes any special requirements including any certification
or education requirements.
- Helpful Attributes
- Describes education courses, personal interests, etc. that would
be helpful to perform the job.
- Training Provided
- Describes the training that would be provided to qualify you
for the job.
- Civilian Counterparts
- States civilian occupations that would be similar to the military
occupation.
- Physical Demands
- Describes the physical demands and requirements for the job.
- Opportunities
- Describes additional opportunities that the job could lead to.
U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Apprenticeship
& Training Offices
A directory of National, Regional and State Department of Labor
offices. Includes a letter writing feature to help you in formulating
a letter for more information.
Careers Discovery Encyclopedia ( CDE )
Content of the 'Encyclopedia of Careers and Vocational
Guidance' is the copyright of Ferguson Publishing Company, Chicago,
IL. All Rights Reserved
This 'Center' is designed for 7th graders through Sophomores
in High School. It integrates:
- several hundred career fields;
- skill category break-up of career fields (i.e. sciences/mathematics
or liberal arts etc.);
- Department of Labor graphs on education level required, growth
prospects, etc. for occupations;
- government index system for occupations;
- in depth information on each career field including integration
and links to related career fields;
- information on organizations, associations and government departments
related to the career fields.
The 'Center' is designed for use by students and Guidance
Counselors to assist the students in beginning to generate interest
in career fields. It also assists the Guidance Counselor in assuring
the student understands what they need to achieve in school to be
able to pursue their career fields of interest.
Resource for People With Disabilities ( RFPWD )
Content of the 'Encyclopedia of Careers and Vocational
Guidance' is the copyright of Ferguson Publishing Company, Chicago,
IL. All Rights Reserved
This 'Center' integrates the:
- Info and listings for Associations and Organizations;
- Info and listings for government departments and assistance;
- Info and listings on other resources;
- Essays on suggestions, understanding technology, communications,
and locating resources;
- Info on 'Assistive Technology';
- Info on funding.
The 'Center' is designed to be accessible and usable for
people with disabilities including being able to use various 'Assistive
Technology' applications efficiently with it.
The 'Center' is available to elementary, secondary and
high school students. It is also made available to others through
the World Association of People with Disabilities.
Chicago Fire Department:
Operational Orders Digital Reference Library
This 'Center' integrates the:
- General Orders;
- Special Directives;
- Administrative Orders;
- FS&R Orders (Fire Suppression & Rescue);
- FS&R Memos;
- Department Memos;
- Misc. Memos & Notes;
- Manuals;
- Forms;
- Testing & Training materials.
The 'Center' is used by several fire departments for reference
beyond the Chicago and its suburbs Fire Departments. Smaller departments
simply adopt these Orders, Directives and Memos as their policy;
while larger departments will adopt in full or in part many of the
Orders, Directives, Memos, etc.
Chicago Police Department:
Law Enforcement Knowledgebase
This 'Center' integrates the:
- General Orders;
- Special Orders;
- Department Directives;
- Misc. Orders;
- Department Notices;
- and Training & Testing materials.
The 'Center' is used by several police departments for
reference beyond the Chicago Police Department. Smaller departments
simply adopt these Orders and Directives as their policy; while
larger departments will adopt in full or in part many of the Orders
and Directives.
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