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In Their Shoes : Extraordinary Women Describe their Amazing Careers / Deborah Reber

Reber, Deborah. (Author).

Summary:

This guide gives the behind-the-scenes scoop on a wide variety of careers through nearly 50 intimate "day in the life" profiles of women who excel in their fields.

Record details

  • ISBN: 9781481428125
  • ISBN: 1481428128
  • Physical Description: 460 p. : ill. ; 21 cm.
  • Publisher: New York : Simon & Schuster, 2015/01

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[Hardcover]

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  • 1 of 1 copy available at BC Interlibrary Connect. (Show)
  • 1 of 1 copy available at Valemount Public Library.

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  • 0 current holds with 1 total copy.
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Valemount Public Library anf 331.4 reb (Text) 35194014230619 Adult non-fiction Volume hold Available -
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Introduction xii
Career Speak xvi
She dreamed up Grey's Anatomy's McDreamy
TV Show Creator
1(9)
Shonda Rhimes
She knows what we're all made of
Forensic Scientist
10(9)
Joanne B. Sgueglia
She brokers million-dollar deals
Real Estate Agent
19(8)
Leah Faresh Karp
She makes women athletes look great
Entrepreneur
27(9)
Missy Park
She's hard on crime
District Attorney
36(7)
Kamala Harris
LUNCH BREAK: SETTING GOALS
43(49)
She invented a job doing everything that she loves
Social Messaging Strategist
46(9)
Jess Weiner
She supports special kids
Child Therapist
55(10)
Julie George
Matt (Damon) knows her on a first-name basis
Movie Studio Executive
65(10)
Alli Shearmur
She designs the products of tomorrow
Design Creative Director
75(9)
Denise Gershbein
She's got her own action figure
Librarian
84(8)
Nancy Pearl
LUNCH BREAK: NETWORKING (IT'S NOT A DIRTY WORD!)
92(45)
Her work hangs in Times Square
Advertising Executive
94(7)
Maureen Shirreff
She gets paid to snorkel
Marine Biologist
101(9)
Dr. Nancy Knowlton
She works with the masters
Museum Curator
110(9)
Chiyo Ishikawa
Her job's a beach
Coast Guard Lieutenant
119(9)
Leanne Lusk
She's there for her patients
Nurse
128(9)
Kristen Colby
LUNCH BREAK: INFORMATIONAL INTERVIEWS
137(36)
She gets paid to play Duck, Duck, Goose
Educational Psychologist
140(9)
Dr. Alice Wilder
She never leaves home without her calculator
Accountant
149(7)
Jayne Morgan
She started her "career" when she was twelve
Environmentalist
156(8)
Severn Cullis-Suzuki
She runs an operating room for animals
Veterinarian
164(9)
Anke Langenbach
LUNCH BREAK: HOW TO RESEARCH YOUR DREAM JOB
173(44)
She's always in kick-butt shape
Professional Athlete
175(9)
Holly McPeak
She ignites girls to reach their potential
Nonprofit Executive Director
184(8)
Jenni Luke
She shops for the stars
Stylist
192(9)
June Ambrose
She gets paid to play games
Video Game Programmer
201(7)
Kelly McCarthy Fitzgerald
She speaks for celebs
Publicist
208(9)
Cindy Guagenti
LUNCH BREAK: PAYING YOUR DUES
217(48)
She changes the skyline
Architect
219(9)
Heather Johnston
She always flies first class
Commercial Airline Pilot
228(9)
Christine Tucker
They get paid to eat
Chefs
237(9)
Mary Sue Milliken
Susan Feniger
Her voice is heard around the world
Journalist
246(11)
Melissa Block
She works with imaginary friends
Animator
257(8)
Lauren Faust
LUNCH BREAK: PROFESSIONALISM 101
265(50)
She writes for the big screen
Screenwriter
267(12)
Susannah Grant
She welcomes babies into the world
Nurse-Midwife
279(8)
Michelle Grandy
She gets paid to improve people's smiles
Dental Hygienist
287(9)
Deena Weise
She views the world through a lens
Photographer
296(10)
Amanda Koster
She helps businesses make an impression
Public Relations Specialist
306(9)
Erin Osborne
LUNCH BREAK: STANDING OUT IN A TIGHT JOB MARKET
315(45)
She has to reapply for her job every six years
Senator
318(7)
Barbara Boxer
She's the last word before going to press
Magazine Editor
325(10)
Susan Schulz
She's breaking barriers in law enforcement
Sheriff
335(8)
Lupe Valdez
She helps shape the community
Urban Planner
343(9)
Anne Corbett
Her office is in Africa
International Development and Relief Worker
352(8)
Michelle Carter
LUNCH BREAK: THE POWER OF MENTORS
360(27)
She helps people tune in
Yoga Instructor
362(8)
Miriam Kramer
She knows every IKEA around the world inside and out
Visual Merchandiser
370(8)
Ullika Pankratz
She built her own Hollywood empire
Talent Agent
378(9)
Ellen Goldsmith-Vein
LUNCH BREAK: THE FREELANCE LIFE
387(62)
She holds the company's vision
Business Executive
389(9)
Claudia Poccia
Her work is classified
Engineer
398(9)
Tamara Hayman
She makes a lasting impression
Teacher
407(9)
Becca Wertheim
She's a pain reliever
Physical Therapist
416(7)
Kay Lakey
She helps people love their lives
Life Coach
423(10)
Susan Hyatt
She gets paid to be someone else
Actor
433(8)
Maura Tierney
She reads books for a living
Independent Bookstore Owner
441(8)
Roxanne Coady
LUNCH BREAK: WOMEN IN THE WORKFORCE
449(3)
Career Chooser 452(5)
Career Index 457

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