Real Life Guide: Construction

by Mike Hobbs

Published 1 January 2007

The Motor Industry

by Mike Hobbs

Published 1 December 2003
Presented in a lively and informative format, this Real Life Guide will inspire school leavers and adults alike by providing fascinating case studies and quotes from people who work in the motor industry as well as practical advice on what qualifications you need to succeed. The Real Life Guide to The Motor Industry will allow readers to gain every possible insight into the industry in order to determine whether it's the right career area for them. The title also features: a frank description of each career, including the highs and lows of the job; top tips from those working within the industry; examples of typical working days; advice on qualifications, training, work experience and where to look for jobs; guidance on the skills and strengths needed; a quiz to explore aptitude and relevant skills; information on the job opportunities available and a list of contacts and resources for further information.

Plumbing

by Mike Hobbs

Published 1 February 2004
Presented in a lively and informative format, this Real Life Guide will inspire school leavers and adults alike by providing fascinating case studies and quotes from people who work in the plumbing industry as well as practical advice on what qualifications you need to succeed. The Real Life Guide to Plumbing will allow readers to gain every possible insight into the industry in order to determine whether it's the right career area for them. The title also features: a frank description of each career, including the highs and lows of the job; top tips from those working within the industry; examples of typical working days; advice on qualifications, training, work experience and where to look for jobs; guidance on the skills and strengths needed; a quiz to explore aptitude and relevant skills; information on the job opportunities available and a list of contacts and resources for further information.

Construction

by Mike Hobbs

Published 1 October 2003
This essential self-help series offers down-to-earth information and advice on key issues that matter to teenagers. The guides are presented in a clear and accessible manner and will help the reader to understand the issue that they might be encountering and will provide tips on how they can deal with it. Full of case studies of people who have experienced and come through the issue that is being covered, each guide in this inspirational new series contains: an honest account of what it's like to experience the issue including interesting stats showing the number of people who are or who have been affected by it; an examination of the impact the issue might have on education, home and work life; a short quiz to explore why an individual might be experiencing the issue and to probe the reader's desires and expectations; important tips on coping and how to stay in control; advice and guidance on how to seek and where to go to for further help; and, related issues that might be worth exploring.