Ferguson's Careers in Focus books are a valuable career exploration tool for libraries and career centers. Written in an easy-to-understand yet informative style, this series surveys a wide array of commonly held jobs and is arranged into volumes organized by specific industries and interests. Each of these informative books is loaded with up-to-date career information presented in a featured industry article and a selection of detailed professions articles. The information here has been researched, vetted, and analyzed by Ferguson's editors, drawing from government and industry sources, professional groups, news reports, career and job-search resources, and a variety of other sources. For readers making career choices, these books offer a wealth of helpful information and resources. Each profession article includes: Quick Facts; Overview; History; The Job; Earnings; Work Environment; Exploring; Education and Training Requirements; Certification, Licensing, and Special Requirements; Experience, Skills, and Personality Traits; Employer Prospects; Advancement Prospects; Outlook; Unions and Associations; Tips for Entry; For More Information; and Sidebars. This book covers the following 44 jobs: Aeronautical and Aerospace Technicians; Aerospace Engineers; Appliance Service Technicians; Avionics Engineers and Technicians; Computer-Aided Design Drafters and Technicians; Drafters; Electrical and Electronics Engineers; Electrical Engineering Technologists; Electromechanical Engineering Technologists; Electronics Engineering Technicians; Electronics Service Technicians; Engineering Technicians; Engineers; Fiber Optics Technicians; Hardware Engineers; Industrial Engineers; Instrumentation Technicians; Job and Die Setters; Laboratory Testing Technicians; Laser Technicians; Manufacturing Engineering Technologists; and Manufacturing Engineers.