Book excerpt: Updated with the latest research, this guide is essential for people who are in the process of choosing a career and finding a job. By teaching how to better understand one's interests, aptitudes, personality, and goals, practical tips are provided on how to find a job in a chosen field--where to search for available jobs, the best ways to prepare a resume, how to write a cover letter, and how to make the best impression during a job interview. Filled with personal stories of people who have found work they love despite potentially overwhelming challenges, this book is a road map to finding the perfect career.