Anthropology Department Home Page
A degree in Anthropology provides knowledge that would apply to a variey of occupational settings in both private and public sectors. Use your time at Bethel to decide how you will build up from that foundation.
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What is Your Focus?
Here's how to build skills as a Bethel student
that will prepare you to compete for some of the most popular jobs related to Anthropology.
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Government
Job Titles:
Administrator, Cultural Resource Manager, Urban Planner, Legal Compliance Reviewer, Researcher
Potential Employers:
Government Agencies, Historical Societies, Department of Defense, Department of Health and Human Services, Department of Housing and Urban Development, U.S. Department of State
Strategies:
- Learn federal or state application procedures
- Pursue graduate degree programs to enhance opportunities
- Obtain internships in government agencies
- Develop statistical, analytical and computer skills
- Get involved in campus organizations to further develop leadership skills
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Non-Profit Advocacy
Job Titles:
Counselor, Researcher, Progam Management and Development, Community Development Officer, Social Services Agency Planner, Volunteer Coordinator, Community Advisor
Potential Employers:
Social Service Agencies, Community Mediation Services, Hospitals and Medical Centers, Women's Organizations, Private Foundations, International Organizations
Strategies:
- Pursue graduate degree in Social Work or Counseling
- Gain volunteer and/or internship experiences in area of choice
- Hone skills in public speaking, writing and programming
- Develop listening and peer counseling skills
- Learn about a variety of cultural and economic groups in your area
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Business
Job Titles:
Administration/Management, Advertising, Public Relations, Human Resources, Sales and Marketing
Potential Employers:
Business Firms, Consulting Firms, Advertising Agencies
Strategies:
- Double major or minor in business
- Earn an MBA for advanced positions
- Obtain internships with business offices to develop experience
- Gain additional experience through various volunteer opportunities
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Human Services / Community Relations
Job Titles:
Placement Director, Volunteer Coordinator, Advocate, Social Worker
Potential Employers:
Community Mediation Services, Citizens' Action Organizations, Labor Movement, Peace Organizations, Social Work Agencies, Mental Health Services, Adoption/Childcare Agencies, Health and Human Services, Department of Public Health
Strategies:
- Obtain practical experience through internships
- Pursue graduate programs for most opportunities
- Develop fluency in foreign languages and or ESL techniques
- Develop skills in working with a diverse group of people
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Education
Job Titles:
Teacher, Professor, Researcher, Administrator
Potential Employers:
Educational Institutions, University Research Institutes or Laboratories, Campus Museums
Strategies:
- Pursue graduate degree programs for best opportunities
- Obtain teaching certification in your state
- Volunteer with age group of choice
- Seek part-time and summer employment in educational settings
- Demonstrate strong oral and written communication skills
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Anthropology Employment Web Sites
General Career Exploration Website - http://online.onetcenter.org
Spotlight on Careers Website - www.spotlightoncareers.org
For current employment websites, type
keywords such as "anthropology employment"
in an online search engine.
Professional Associations
Need More Information?
For more information or assistance with an internship, graduate school
or the job search process, please set up an appointment with one of the
Counselors in the Office of Career Services by calling 651.638.6460 or
stopping by CC322.
Adapted From:
http://www.aaanet.org/careerbroch.htm
http://www.careers.ucsd.edu/majors/pdf/anthropology
