A no-BS directory of more than fifty cool careers.
A book that explains, in detail, what each job really entails -- and then tells you what you need to do to actually get it.
A book for people searching for the right job. Don t panic; you will not end up a hobo or pharmaceutical test subject. AND HOW THE HELL WILL IT HELP ME?
Each chapter is based on insider knowledge gleaned from interviews with the cream of the crop in their fields--experts like Kate Spade on fashion design; Nicola Kraus, The Nanny Diaries, on being an author; Jonathan Dayton and Valerie Faris, Little Miss Sunshine, and Eli Roth, Hostel, on directing films and many more.
You ll get answers to burning career questions such as:
What will I actually do all day?
Do I have to wear a suit and pointy shoes?
How do I even get my foot in the door?
What should I say on the interview?
What are the pros and cons of this job?
Will I be able to afford a yacht?
By the end of each chapter, you ll know exactly what each career is, whether you want to pursue it, and exactly what it s going to take to get it.
Over fifty different jobs are detailed, including:
Blogger
Chef
Event Planner
Investment Banker
Magazine Writer
Multimedia Designer
Personal Trainer
Screenwriter
Veterinarian
Video Game Developer
Wardrobe Stylist
And many more
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What exactly is this book and --
How the hell did you write it?--
A & R executive --
Actor --
Advertising creative: --
Copywriter/art director --
Alternative medical practitioner: Chiropractor/acupuncturist --
Architect --
Author --
Band manager --
Blogger --
Boutique owner --
Chef --
Clergy--
Composer --
Designer --
Doula --
Entrepreneur --
Event planner --
Fashion designer --
Film director --
Flash developer/multimedia designer --
Gallerist --
Headhunter --
Information architect --
Investment banker --
Jewelry designer --
Life coach --
Magazine writer/magazine editor --
Management consultant --
Mediator --
Personal trainer --
Pharmaceutical salesperson --
Photographer --
Physical therapist --
Private investigator: Corporate investigator/general investigator --
Psychologist --
Publicist/PR executive --
Real estate broker --
News reporter: --
TV correspondent/print journalist --
Screenwriter: TV writer/feature writer --
Teacher (primary and secondary school) --
Toy designer/toy inventor --
Veterinarian --
Video game developer --
Wardrobe stylist.

Each chapter is based on insider knowledge gleaned from interviews with the cream of the crop in their fields-experts like Kate Spade on fashion design; Nicola Kraus, The Nanny Diaries, on being an author; Jonathan Dayton and Valerie Faris, Little Miss Sunshine, and Eli Roth, Hostel, on directing films ... and many more. You'll get answers to burning career questions such as: What will I actually do all day? How do I even get my foot in the door? What are the pros and cons of this job? Do I have to wear a suit and pointy shoes? What should I say in the interview? Will I be able to afford a yacht? By the end of each chapter you'll know exactly what each career is, whether you want to pursue it, and exactly what it takes to get it. Book jacket.