Fast Track Careers

For a generation newly interested in careers that 'have it all' - money, prestige and excitement - this book is a basic how-to guide for building a very real and attainable top-paying future. Addressed to high achievers, the listing includes only those careers that require no extensive training or lengthy academic preparation; ie investment banking, real estate sales, executive search, Wall Street trading, securities trader, securities sale, stockbroker, securities analyst, cable TV, public relations, broadcast journalism, auctioneering, restaurateurs, chefs, hotel management. Readers will learn the Who, What, Where and Why of each field. Each job chapter includes entry level and long-range earning; employment outlook for the 1980's and the 1990's; day-to-day activities and responsibilities; personality and image appropriate to position; minimum education requirements, best geographic locations; facts about each fields top employers; the perfect resume or letter for obtaining an interview; interviews with those with hiring authority; grooming your career once you are in; special benefits in each industry; personal anecdotes and advice and where to get more information.