Careers in Anthropology

[Pages:10]**Not an exhaustive list**

Careers: Anthropology

The University of Maryland Anthropology major graduates have been successful in many different fields post-graduation. Review additional resources at BSOS's Your Career. Using information from the University of Maryland graduation survey, we have compiled information about ANTH majors, such as where they work or go to graduate school post-graduation. Check out the topics below to learn more about planning for your career!

Topics/Quick Links: Jobs titles for ANTH Majors Explore career titles/career planning Gain experience- Sample internships Identify skills developed Job & internship search links Who is hiring Anthropology undergraduates? Connect & grow your network

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Job Titles for ANTH Majors (Sample entry-level)

Anthropology majors work in many different areas including museums and archives, education, federal/state government, archaeology, cultural resources, and business.

SAMPLE CAREER TITLES

Account Associate Admissions Counselor Air Force 2nd Lieutenant Analyst Archaeologist Archaeology Researcher Assistant Director Business Development Associate Care Coordinator Case Worker Community Development Specialist Community Service Administrator Counter-Terrorism Analyst Curatorial Assistant Database Associate Ecotourism Director Education, Research, and Programming Assistant Employment Recruiter Epidemiology and Public Health Research Assistant Event Planning Assistant Federal Investigator Field Archaeologist Field Tech/Lab Tech Forensic Anthropology Lab Geospatial Analyst GIS Analyst Human Resources Manager Immigration Inspector Information Officer

Plus many more

International Program Officer Investigator Laboratory Assistant Law Enforcement Analyst Legislative Aide Manager, Strategic Operations Marketing Researcher Mental Health Associate Mobilization Coordinator Multicultural Program Leader Museum Technician National/State Park Interpreter Office Automation Clerk Outreach Case Manager Peace Corps Volunteer Park Guide Permit Agent Post-Bac IRTA Probation Officer Program Assistant/Analyst Program Coordinator/Assistant Public Relations Specialist Research and Outreach Assistant Research Associate Security Monitor Teacher/Trainer Translator Video Editing Contractor

Career areas of ANTH graduates (LinkedIn's Alumni Tool)

*Reported by UMD Anthropology graduates. Obtained by the University Career Center & The President's Promise Graduation Survey.

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Career Titles with Additional Education or Experience

Some career paths require an advanced degree. Here is a sample list of titles that require an advanced degree.

Adjunct Faculty Anthropologist Archaeologist Archivist Art Conservator Assistant Professor Audiology Bilingual/Bicultural Specialist Biographer Career Counselor Collections Manager Community Dev. Officer Community Planner Congressional Committee Staff Contract Archaeologist Coroner/Medical Examiner Cultural Artifact Specialist Cultural Resource Manager Cyber Anthropologist Educational Anthropologist Environmental Impact Assessment Researcher Ethnologist Executive Director/CEO Family Service Counselor Foreign Affairs Officer Forensic Anthropologist Foundation Program Manager Genealogist Genetic Counselor Head Start Program Director Health Science Administrator Human Resources Manager Industrial Psychologist

International Program Officer Lawyer Librarian Linguist Management Consultant Market Researcher Marketing Manager Media Planner Media Specialist Medical Anthropologist Multicultural Education Director Museum Education Director Operations Associate Organizational Anthropologist Outreach Case Manager Paleontologist Park Service Supervisor/Director Peace Corps Area Director Physical Therapist Practice Owner/Project Manager Professor Research Associate Scientific Linguist Senior Analyst Social Insurance Rep. Social Service Agency Planner Social Worker Speech Pathologist Teacher Technical Writer Union Legal Counsel Urban Planner Plus many more...

Graduate School Information Applied Anthropology graduate schools (sample) Questions to consider before applying to graduate school (plus a timeline for applying) Follow this timeline to stay on track with your graduate school application Tips for completing the application and financing the experience UMD Pre-Law Advising, offers guidance on law related graduate school

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Explore Career Titles

Use the sample job and internship titles (mentioned above) to start exploring career paths. The links below provide a short overview of the positions.

Occupational Outlook Handbook O*NET Online Use FOCUS2 to explore career paths using self-

assessment questionnaires Talk with professionals working in the field

through the Terrapins Connect Candid Career, informational career videos

(example to the right)

Vault Guides, download 100's of industry guides. (Click the books below to read more. Note- users who are not logged in to UMD Vault Campus when they click below will first be prompted to log in. Use your Careers4Terps account for easiest access.)

Career Planning Links for ANTH Majors

Not sure where to start in planning your post-graduation activities? Review these resources.

All about Forensic Science, information on forensic anthropology

Applied Anthropology career paths with the federal government

Careers in Anthropology, AAA provides sample areas where anthropology majors work

Careers in Archaeology (Texas A&M), answers to frequently asked questions about a career in archaeology

Non-academic Careers in Anthropology (AAPA), focuses on careers in physical anthropology

Spotlight: UMD Anthropology Alumni Register for PSYC 123: The Psychology of Getting Hired-

a one-credit, UMD course that introduces students to psychological principles involved in hiring processes.

Develop a Career Plan:

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Gain Experience ? Sample ANTH Internships

Anthropology majors pursue a variety of internships. Review the sample list below. Internships are a great way to try out an interest, regardless if it is directly related to your major. Employers tend to favor job seekers who have had an internship in the field they are hiring for.

Sample internship titles/sites Anthropology Intern, Denver Museum of Nature and Science Intern and Coalition Coordinator, MaryPIRG Intern, DBI Architects, Inc. Intern, Interior Museum, Department of the Interior Intern, Organizational Behavior Project, Center for International Development and Conflict Management Intern, National Aquarium in Baltimore Intern, Smithsonian Institution Internship, National Consortium for the Study of Terrorism and Responses to Terrorism (START) Market Research Intern, AFS International Marketing and Communications Intern, Greater Washington Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Marketing Intern, Creative License Organizing Intern, Amnesty International USA Paralegal, Mona Shah & Silvers Policy Intern, Department of Homeland Security Press Intern, Senator Tim Johnson Regional Volunteer, The Fouta Coordination of Tostan International Research Aide/Student Intern, Animal Biosciences & Biotech Lab, US Department of Agriculture Research Associate, DC HIV/AIDS Administration, Behavioral Research Section Student Volunteer, Archaeology in Annapolis Summer Intern, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Volunteer Research Assistant, Tony Whitehead and the Cultural Systems Analysis Group (CuSAG) Volunteer Researcher, Earthwatch Member: Dolphins of Greece Expedition Youth Program Intern, Girls Inc.

Ways ANTH Majors Gain Experience

The links below will be a helpful start in locating internship openings. Sample list of opportunities Research Opportunities, advice and links for undergraduate students pursing research experiences BSOS Engagement Opportunities, offers links on out of the classroom experiences UMD Careers4Terps, UMD maintains a job and internship database for off-campus positions for students UMD National Scholarships Office, opportunities for all levels of undergraduates UMD Department of Anthropology Blog, list opportunities posted by alumni and employers

The Department of Anthropology offers internship, field school, study abroad, and independent study related information on their website.

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Skills Developed as an ANTH Major

Skills lead to jobs. Which skills do you possess? Review the Skills Inventory list to examine soft skills to highlight on your resume and within interviews.

Sample list of skills developed in class by Anthropology majors.

Accurate interpretation of behavior Insight interpretation of information Observation Persuasive writing Planning Qualitative research Simplification of information Problem solving Social agility and sensitivity

**Not an exhaustive list**

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Job & Internship Search Links for ANTH Majors

Applying for an advertised position on a large board is an ineffective job/internship strategy, but it can be helpful in researching what the typical qualifications are for a field or positions. Anthropology majors work in many different fields so the list below is only a sample of resources for you to utilize.

Federal, State, & Local Government (preparation tips) Federal Government Jobs, list of federal government agencies and their hiring websites Federal Job Search, search for federal positions by profession or location Job wonk, DC Jobs & Internships, DC opportunities listed as global, U.S., business, and society categories State and Local Government on the Net, directory provides websites of state agencies, city & county governments State of Maryland, position openings in Maryland Student jobs, with the federal government

International Development/Humanitarian , lists international development jobs and consulting opportunities Foreign Policy Association, internship positions Global Service Corps, program for volunteering abroad Reliefweb, provides information on global crises and disasters, as well as a job board THIS for Diplomats, volunteer opportunities United Nations, offers resources on peace and security, development, human rights, & humanitarian affairs U.S. Department of State, Foreign Service Specialist Oral Assessment Study Guide

Museums Museum Employment Resource Center, offers mostly master level positions with some internship openings Smithsonian, offers many internship and research positions

Nonprofit AmeriCorps, post-graduation service based positions at nonprofits, schools, public agencies, etc. Corporation for National and Community Service, Senior Corps, AmeriCorps, and the Social Innovation Fund Human Services Career Network, positions advertised in the Human Service Jobs, Social Service Jobs, etc. Idealist Job Board, list volunteer, internship, and job opportunities across the country in the nonprofit field Riley Guide: Nonprofits, Associations, Foundations

Public Policy Center on Budget and Policy Priorities, job opportunities Global Policy Forum, internship opportunities Jobs in Think Tanks, listing offered by the U.S. Department of State Policy jobs and internships

Social Services I Hire Social Services, niche job board dedicated to the social service industry Jobs in the Social Science Fields, list links to job boards and tips for breaking into the social science field Peace Corps, 2-year commitment to volunteer abroad Social Service, lists positions in substance abuse treatment, domestic violence, community development, youth development, child welfare, developmental disabilities and all other areas of social services

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Youth/Education Association of Independent Maryland Schools, list teaching and administrative positions in Maryland Baltimore County, MD, provides a list of youth programs Jobs at Camp, list country-wide summer youth camp positions K-12 Jobs, postings for administrative and teaching positions at public and private institutions Nem Net, the National Employment Minority Network School-Job, lists country-wide positions within education

Aggregate search engines yield more advertised opportunities because of the algorithm used to search the entire web. Examples: , Linkup, Simplyhired. Learn more about search strategies at .

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