TY - BOOK AU - Collins,Corbin TI - Skilled trade professionals: a practical career guide T2 - Practical career guides SN - 9781538111796 PY - 2019///] CY - Lanham, Maryland PB - Rowman & Littlefield KW - Skilled labor KW - Vocational guidance KW - Job hunting KW - Commerce N1 - Includes bibliographical references; Introduction: So you want a career in the skilled trades? -- Why choose a career in the skilled trades? -- Forming a career plan -- Pursuing the education path -- Writing your résumé and interviewing N2 - If you're interested in a career in the skilled trades, you've come to the right book. So what exactly do these people do on the job, day in and day out? What kind of skills and educational background do you need to succeed in these fields? How much can you expect to make, and what are the pros and cons of these various fields? Is this even the right career path for you? How do you avoid burnout and deal with stress? This book can help you answer these questions and more. This book includes interviews with professionals in the field, covers five main areas of this field that have proven to be stable, lucrative, and growing professions: Electrician, HVAC technician, Plumber, Construction laborer, craftsperson,and manager, Automotive service technician/mechanic.--Provided by the publisher ER -