Go beyond the job description and get the scoop on what it's really like to work as a senator, a marine biologist, an actress, and much, much more. This exciting guide gives the behind-the-scenes scoop on a wide variety of careers through nearly fifty intimate "day in the life" profiles of women who excel in their fields. From magazine journalism to forensic science to the most relevant new careers for today's young women, you'll learn exactly what to expect and how to get ahead.

In addition to providing specific, easily relatable information about a wide variety of possible professions, In Their Shoes also offers interview excerpts, practical tips, and career planning advice. Whether you're looking for your first job or your fifth, it's never too early (or too late) to decide what you want to be when you grow up!