Getting into Childcare

by Joanna Grigg

Published 16 May 2011
The books in this series focus on specific areas of work and are designed to give professional advice to anyone looking to move into the featured career - from the recent graduate to the midlife career changer.

Getting into Retailing

by Joanna Grigg

Published 1 October 2002
Retailing covers a large area, from local specialist shops to department stores. This guide covers the different career paths of shop assistant, merchandiser, department or store manager, area manager, window dresser, buyer and personal shopper. This guide looks at both school leavers and graduate training programmes. It includes details of where to look for work, salaries, career prospects and case studies.

Getting into Self-Employment

by Joanna Grigg

Published 1 September 1999
This series is for people looking to find out about a particular career, profession or area of work. Each guide includes: information on entry to university and college courses; guidance on securing a place on the right degree course; the most effective job-hunting tactics; and profiles of students and young professionals in the industry. Self-employment is not usually considered a first career option, as employment skills are traditionally learned in the workplace. This book offers a guide for those thinking about starting a business straight after leaving education.