What We Do
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Have you ever wondered what it might be like to work as a plumber? This is a careers book that focuses on one type of job within its industry. Follow Karen, a self-employed plumber as she guides you around her place of work. She explains everything in a clear and informative way - from fixing leaks and installing equipment to planning and quoting customers for projects. She also introduces some of the specialist skills and equipment she uses and ways to begin and progress in your career. Clear photographs help as she explains the skills, qualifications and temperament you need to become a plumber.
Part of the series, What We Do. Six books that explore six practical career options for children aged 9+.
Have you ever wondered what it might be like to work as a hairdresser? This is a careers book that focuses on one type of job within its industry. Follow Hayley, a stylist in a hairdressers as she guides you around her place of work. She explains everything in a clear and informative way - from the moment the customer steps into the salon to the finished result. She also introduces the specialist skills of some of her colleagues and ways to begin and progress in your career. Clear photographs help as she explains the skills, qualifications and temperament you need to become a hairdresser.
Part of the series, What We Do. Six books that explore six practical career options for children aged 9+.
Do you have a passion for engines and all things mechanical? So have you ever wondered what it might be like to work as a mechanic? This is a careers book that focuses on one type of job within this industry. Follow Warren, a mechanic in a garages as he guides you around his place of work. Warren explains everything in a clear and informative way - from identifying faults to servicing and repairs and everything in between. He also introduces some of the specialist skills he and his colleagues use every day, such as welding, and using specialist equipment. Clear photographs help as he explains the skills, qualifications and temperament you need to become a mechanic and also the potential for progressing in the industry.
Part of the series, What We Do. Six books that explore six practical career options for children aged 9+.
Have you ever wondered what it might be like to work as a shop assistant? This is a careers book that focuses on one type of job within its industry. Follow Tilly, a sales assistant in a clothing store as she guides you around her place of work. She explains everything in a clear and informative way - from some of the best ways to get into sales work, dealing with customers and the different jobs they do on the shop floor. She also introduces the more creative sides to her role, such as advising customers and creating displays as well as the more business-oriented roles such as ordering stock for the store skills. The book also looks at ways you can progress in your career. Clear photographs help as she explains the skills, qualifications and temperament you need to become a shop assistant.
Part of the series, What We Do. Six books that explore six practical career options for children aged 9+.