In Their Shoes: Extraordinary Women Describe Their Amazing Careers Reissue edition

Brief Description: Follow in the footsteps of women who have the jobs of your dreams. Find out what you really want to know about career choices: What will I do every day? Will I wear Prada or Old Navy? Power lunch or bag lunch? What kind of education do I need? This book contains "day in the life" profiles, sidebars, lists, and helpful tips to get you started right away on finding the career that's right for you. Words of wisdom from women in the workforce, including: a television executive producer, who thinks her job is like running a small country; a magazine editor-in-chief, who compares her life to both a chess game and the prom; and Senator Barbara Boxer, who says that if you're passionate about an issue, you can turn it into a career. Browse through the profiles, or use the Career Chooser to narrow your search.--From publisher description. Marc Notes: ; Follow in the footsteps of women who have the jobs of your dreams. Find out what you really want to know about career choices: What will I do every day? Will I wear Prada or Old Navy? Power lunch or bag lunch? What kind of education do I need? This book contains day in the life profiles, sidebars, lists, and helpful tips to get you started right away on finding the career that's right for you. Words of wisdom from women in the workforce, including: a television executive producer, who thinks her job is like running a small country; a magazine editor-in-chief, who compares her life to both a chess game and the prom; and Senator Barbara Boxer, who says that if you're passionate about an issue, you can turn it into a career. Browse through the profiles, or use the Career Chooser to narrow your search.--From publisher description.. Publisher Marketing: Follow in the footsteps of amazing women who have the jobs of your dreams! This extensive and empowering career guide leads the way to a fulfilling professional life. Newly updated with seven additional cutting-edge careers! Go beyond the job description and get the scoop on what it's really like to work as a senator, a marine biologist, an actress, and much, much more. This exciting guide gives the behind-the-scenes scoop on a wide variety of careers through nearly fifty intimate "day in the life" profiles of women who excel in their fields. From magazine journalism to forensic science to the most relevant new careers for today's young women, you'll learn exactly what to expect and how to get ahead. In addition to providing specific, easily relatable information about a wide variety of possible professions, "In Their Shoes "also offers interview excerpts, practical tips, and career planning advice. Whether you're looking for your first job or your fifth, it's never too early (or too late) to decide what you want to be when you grow up! Review Citations:

School Library Journal 05/01/2007 pg. 162 (EAN 9781416925781, Paperback) - *Starred Review

Booklist 04/01/2007 pg. 38 (EAN 9781416925781, Paperback)

Voice of Youth Advocates 06/01/2007 pg. 176 (EAN 9781416925781, Paperback)

Kliatt 05/01/2007 pg. 36 (EAN 9781416925781, Paperback)

Wilson Middle/Junior Hi Catalo 01/01/2007 pg. 19 (EAN 9781416925781, Paperback)

Wilson Senior High Core Col 01/01/2007 pg. 119 (EAN 9781416925781, Paperback)

Wilson Middle/Junior Hi Catalo 01/01/2009 pg. 113 (EAN 9781416925781, Paperback)

Wilson Senior High Core Col 01/01/2011 pg. 144 (EAN 9781416925781, Paperback)

Contributor Bio:  Reber, Deborah Deborah Reber, co-author, is a teen advocate and author of more than 18 published books, including Chill: Stress Reducing Techniques for a More Balanced, Peaceful You.