To learn more about careers in sales, go to www.bls.

gov, the Web site for the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

This site contains a wealth of information about careers in all fields. Find the link to the Occupational Outlook Handbook. Bring up the handbook and then click on “Sales” in the right-hand column. Choose any of the sales fields listed, and explore that career field.

What experience is necessary to be hired for that job? What is the median salary? What do earners in the highest 10 percent of performance earn? Is job growth anticipated in that field?