The Vault Guides to Jobs series provides essential information about key careers and industries, with an emphasis on preparing for a career and getting your foot in the door. Each volume is loaded with up-to-date information on industry trends, employment and earnings statistics, and what employers look for in job candidates. Vault editors have researched and analyzed information from government and industry sources, professional groups, news reports, career and job-search resources, and a variety of other sources to produce these valuable career planning resources. Each volume includes a featured article describing an industry or interest area plus a selection of detailed professions articles. For students making career choices and aspiring professionals planning their career path, these books offer a wealth of helpful information and resources.
Each profession article includes:
Quick Facts: a snapshot of important job facts
Overview: briefly introduces duties and responsibilities
History: describes the origins and history of the job
The Job: describes primary and secondary goals and duties
Earnings: discusses salary ranges and typical fringe benefits
Work Environment: looks at typical work conditions and surroundings associated with the job
Exploring: offers suggestions on how to gain experience and knowledge about—or even test drive—a career before making a commitment
Education and Training Requirements: discusses required high school and post-secondary education and training
Certification, Licensing and Special Requirements: explains recommended and required certifications or prerequisites for the job
Experience, Skills and Personality Traits: summarizes the personal traits and skills and professional experience needed to get started and succeed
Employer Prospects: gives an overview of typical places of employment and the best ways to land a job
Advancement Prospects: presents an expected career path and how to travel it
Outlook: summarizes the job’s potential growth or decline in terms of the general economy and industry projections
Unions and Associations: lists essential and helpful professional groups
Tips for Entry: additional tips for preparing for a career and getting a foot in the door
For More Information: lists organizations that provide career information, networking and professional development
Sidebars: short features showcasing stats, trivia and insight about a profession or industry
Vault Guide to Coaching and Sports Training, Third Edition covers 12 jobs, including:
- Athletic Directors
- Exercise Physiologists
- Kinesiologists
- Personal Trainers
- Physical Education Teachers
- Sports Equipment Managers
- Sports Facility Managers
- Sports Instructors and Coaches
- Sports Physicians
- Sports Psychologists
- Sports Trainers
- Strength and Conditioning Coaches
