Full Description
Mom will ask, "What can you do with a degree in anthropology?" If you want the answer, then you need this book. Applied anthropologists Carol Ellick and Joe Watkins present a set of practical steps that will assist you through the transition from your career as a student into a career in a wide range of professions that an anthropology degree can be used. The stories, scenarios, and activities presented in this book are intended to assist you in learning how to plan for the next five years, write your letter of introduction, construct your resume, and best present the knowledge, skills, and abilities learned in class to prospective employers. Ellick and Watkins' step-by-step approach helps you create a portfolio that you will use time and time again as you build your career.
Contents
Chapter 1 From Student to a Career; Preparation; Chapter 2 Getting Organized; Chapter 3 I Want to be an Anthropologist . . ; Chapter 4 Professional Qualifications, Standards, and Ethics; Chapter 5 Past Jobs and Future Careers; Development; Chapter 6 The Road Map; Chapter 7 The Résumé, Curriculum Vita, and Biographical Statement; Chapter 8 Letters that will get You the Job; Chapter 9 Applying for the Job; Set Yourself Apart; Chapter 10 Internships and Volunteering; Chapter 11 Communication; Chapter 12 Paying Your Dues: Organizations and Conferences; Chapter 13 Academic Options; Chapter 14 Getting an Academic Position; Chapter 15 Keeping the Portfolio;
