Bio: Jan Goldberg's love for the printed page began well before her second birthday. Regular visits to the book bindery where her grandfather worked produced a magic combination of sights and smells that she carries with her to this day.

Childhood was filled with composing poems and stories, reading books, and playing library. Elementary and high school included an assortment of contributions to school newspapers. While a full-time college student, Goldberg wrote extensively as part of her job responsibilities in the College of Business Administration at Roosevelt University in Chicago. After receiving a degree in elementary education, she was able to extend her love of reading and writing to her students.

Goldberg has written extensively in the occupations area for General Learning Corporation's Career World Magazine, as well as for the many career publications produced by CASS Communications. She has also contributed to a number of projects for educational publishers, including Capstone Publishing, Publications International, Scott Foresman, Addison-Wesley, and Camp Fire Boys and Girls. She is coauthor of the revised and updated edition of Perfectionism: What's Bad About Being Too Good?

As a feature writer, Goldberg's work has appeared in Parenting Magazine, Today's Chicago Woman, Opportunity Magazine, Chicago Parent, Correspondent, Opportunity Magazine, Successful Student, Complete Woman, North Shore Magazine, and the Pioneer Press newspapers. In all, she has published more than 350 pieces as a full-time freelance writer.

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Careers for Extroverts & Other Gregarious Types
Careers for Extroverts and Other Gregarious Types lets career explorers look at the job market through the unique lens of their own interests. The book reveals dozens of ways to pursue a passion and make a living--including many little-known but delightful careers that will surprise readers.
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Careers for Geniuses & Other Gifted Types
Careers for Geniuses and Other Gifted Types lets career explorers look at the job market through the unique lens of their own interests. The book reveals dozens of ways to pursue a passion and make a living--including many little-known but delightful careers that will surprise readers.
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Careers for Homebodies & Other Independent Souls
Careers for Homebodies and Other Independent Souls lets career explorers look at the job market through the unique lens of their own interests. The book reveals dozens of ways to pursue a passion and make a living--including many little-known but delightful careers that will surprise readers.
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Careers for Patriotic Types & Others Who Want to Serve Their Country
Careers for Patriotic Types and Others Who Want to Serve Their Country lets career explorers look at the job market through the unique lens of their own interests. The book reveals dozens of ways to pursue a passion and make a living--including many little-known but delightful careers that will surprise readers.
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Careers for Persuasive Types & Others Who Won't Take No for an Answer
Careers for Persuasive Types & Others Who Won't Take No for an Answer lets career explorers look at the job market through the unique lens of their own interests. The book reveals dozens of ways to pursue a passion and make a living--including many little-known but delightful careers that will surprise readers.
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Careers for Scientific Types & Others with Inquiring Minds
Careers for Scientific Types and Others with Inquiring Minds lets career explorers look at the job market through the unique lens of their own interests. The book reveals dozens of ways to pursue a passion and make a living--including many little-known but delightful careers that will surprise readers.
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Careers in Journalism
Careers in Journalism offers all the information career seekers need to explore and choose a profession and then narrow it down to a job that suits them. The book provides an overview of the field of art, outlines job options, and shows how to plan and prepare for a career.
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