Career Information for Anthroplogy Majors |
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It is important to understand that employers hire people, not degrees. The skills and knowledge you develop as a result of your education, as well as in your work and community activities, have the greatest impact on hiring decisions. Listed below are some key skills and knowledge you will acquire as a result of your university education and your focus on Anthropology.
Specific Knowledge Skills
Valuable Transerable Skills
Some Career Options in Anthropology
Potential Employers
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Specific Knowledge Skills
- Knowledge and appreciation of the similarities and differences between societies and cultures
- Skills to study and understand societies and the ability to use this knowledge to successfully anticipate, prepare for and manage change
- An understanding of ways in which societies and cultures adapt to changes in their environment
- The ability to analyze and interpret the nature and cause of social and cultural problems and to apply this knowledge to current social and cultural issues
- The application of scientific method to cultural and historical inquiry and interpretation
- Skills to develop materials and presentations which communicate ideas in contexts which effectively address audiences from different backgrounds, cultures and societies
- The ability to study the impact of development on cultures and make relevant recommendations
- Awareness of and the ability to respond to the needs of individuals from different cultures
Valuable Transferable Skills
Information-gathering and Communication Skills
- The skills required to identify and access a wide range of relevant information and resources
- The ability to compile and organize facts and information and to comprehend and apply new and/or unfamiliar information to different situations and settings
- Skills in preparing interesting, creative and informative presentations which target diverse audiences
- The ability to develop effective reports, presentations and materials using current technology
Thinking, Planning and Organizational Skills
- The ability to learn, understand and interpret information and apply knowledge to new situations
- The ability to set priorities, meet deadlines and effectively plan/manage time, data and resources
- Problem-solving skills and the ability to make well-reasoned decisions, think creatively and search for, identify and consider all sides of an issue
- Skills to effectively analyze and interpret a wide range of information and data to discuss, support and/or reject ideas, opinions, reports, theories and proposals
Teamwork and Management Skills
- Skills enabling you to work effectively as part of a team by identifying your role and contributing, through leading, teaching, motivating and/or encouraging others, to the success of the team
- An understanding of how to successfully identify, plan and contribute to the goals of a project
- The ability to oversee, supervise and/or contribute to a project from beginning to end including determining outcomes, planning details, making decisions, assigning roles and completing tasks
Some Career Options for Anthropology Majors
(Additional education, training or experience may be required)
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Heritage Co-ordinator |
Museum Technician
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Foreign Service Officer
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Cultural Resource Manager
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Archaeological Technician
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Cultural Interpreter/Consultant
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Rural Development Officer
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Art Conservator/Technician
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Community Development Officer
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Geological Researcher
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Social Researcher
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Archivist
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Multiculturalism Educator
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Impact Assessment Officer
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International Buyer/Merchandiser
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Insurance Agent
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Non-profit Manager
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Research Assistant
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Urban Planner
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Educational Consultant
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Demographer
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Antique Dealer
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Archivist
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Youth Worker
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Archaeological Fieldworker
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Cultural Artifact Specialist
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Documentary Writer/Producer
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Fundraiser
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Epidemiologist
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Employment Equity Officer
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Immigration Officer
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Public Relations
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Community Worker
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Linguist
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International Marketing
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Market Research Analyst
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Environmental Researcher
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International Development
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Preservation/Restoration Specialist
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Volunteer Co-ordinator
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Human Resources
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Librarian/Library Technician
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Event Planner
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Public Administration
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Community Services Analyst
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Investigator
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Teacher/Professor
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Community Program Co-ordinator
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Tourism Consultant
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Project Developer
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Journalist/Reporter/Critic
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Public Policy Analyst
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Media Consultant
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Student/Academic Advisor
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Potential Employers
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Historical Societies
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Archives/Libraries/Museums
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International Businesses
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Market Research Firms
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International Development Agencies
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Regional Planning Departments
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Media Organizations
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Refugee/Immigrant Organizations
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Ethnic/Cultural Organizations
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Investigative Agencies
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Non-Profit Organizations
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Foreign Service Organizations
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Research Firms
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Cultural Resource Organizations
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Social Service Agencies
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Parks and Historical Sites
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Physical Anthropology Laboratories
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Antique Collectible Shops
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Government
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Urban Development Corporations
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Import/Export Businesses
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