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Summary
Energize your job search!. . Get started in a career that has a promising future and is financially rewarding. "Opportunities in Electronics Careers" provides you with a complete overview of the job possibilities, salary figures, and experience required to enter the field of electronics.. . This career-boosting book will help you: . Determine the focus that's right for you, from designing to repairing to operating electronics equipment . Acquire in-depth knowledge of the electronics industry . Find out what kind of salary you can expect. Understand the daily routine of your chosen field. Focus your job search using industry resources. . . ENJOY A GREAT CAREER AS AN: . . repair specialist * electronics tester * design engineer * inspector * utility worker * service technician.
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If one is looking for a career with long-range job potential, a challenging atmosphere, and a chance for continuous learning, then the field of electronics may be something to investigate. The author presents an overview of the types of careers available, providing information on the background and skills needed, along with future demands and prospects. Appendixes include selected electronics organizations, trade and technical schools, and two-year colleges. (Reviewed June 1, 1992)0844281832Kathy Bonnar
Table of Contents
| Foreword | p. xi |
| Acknowledgments | p. xv |
| Introduction | p. xvii |
| 1 The Importance of Electronics | p. 1 |
| Electronics versus electricity | |
| Development of electronics | |
| Advantages of a career in electronics | |
| Reviewing options | |
| 2 Electronics in the Twenty-First Century | p. 11 |
| Career possibilities | |
| Repair and installation of home entertainment equipment | |
| Repair of commercial and industrial electronic equipment | |
| Electronics engineering and engineering technology | |
| Specialized electronics areas | |
| Job titles | |
| Background and skills needed | |
| Future prospects | |
| 3 Installation and Repair of Electronic Home Entertainment Equipment | p. 21 |
| Work performed | |
| Places of employment | |
| Working environment | |
| The right skills and aptitudes | |
| Getting trained | |
| Employment outlook | |
| 4 Commercial and Industrial Electronics Equipment Repair | p. 33 |
| Job tasks | |
| Working conditions | |
| Educational background | |
| Skills and traits needed | |
| Employment outlook | |
| 5 Electronics Engineering and Engineering Technology | p. 43 |
| Engineering versus engineering technology | |
| Engineering technologists | |
| Electronics engineers | |
| Places of employment | |
| Working environment | |
| Educational preparation | |
| Employment outlook | |
| 6 Specialized Electronics Occupations | p. 53 |
| Broadcast technicians | |
| Computer service technicians | |
| Employment outlook | |
| Related occupations | |
| 7 Educational Options | p. 61 |
| Making educational plans | |
| Reviewing educational options | |
| Choosing a school or college | |
| Types of expenses | |
| Getting financial aid | |
| Alternative training programs | |
| 8 Salaries and Benefits | p. 79 |
| Salaries | |
| Benefits | |
| 9 Electronics Organizations and Certifications | p. 83 |
| Benefits of memberships | |
| Labor unions | |
| Certifications | |
| 10 Getting Started in Electronics | p. 91 |
| Taking the first steps | |
| Landing a job | |
| Appendix A Trade and Technical Schools Offering Electronics Programs | p. 97 |
| Appendix B Two-Year Colleges Offering Programs in Electronics | p. 113 |
| Appendix C Selected Organizations Related to Electronics | p. 147 |
| Further Reading | p. 151 |
