LIETARY CRSITY Pointers on Using the Handbook To find out what is in this book and how it is arranged, see Guide to the Handbook, page 3. To locate an occupation or industry in this book, look in: Table of Contents, page xi. Alphabetical Index, page 770. List of Occupations Classified by Broad Fields of Work, page 761. This can be used to find occupations suitable for a person with certain types of abilities or interests. For a general view of work and jobs in the United States, read the chapters on Economic and Occupational Trends, page 10, and Earnings from Work, page 23. Forecasts of the future are precarious! In interpreting the statements on the outlook in each occupation, keep in mind the points made on page 4. The job picture is constantly changing. To find out how you can keep your information up to date, see the Section on Where To Go for More Information or Assistance, page 6. You may need local information too. This book gives facts about each occupation for the United States as a whole. For suggestions on where to get information for your own locality, see page 6. |