The Anthropology Graduate's Guide: From Student to a Career

by Ellick,Carol J

• ISBN13: 9781598745696
• ISBN10: 1598745697
• Format: Nonspecific Binding
• Copyright: 2011-03-15
• Publisher: Routledge

Summary

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.

Author Biography

Carol J. Ellick is founder of Archaeological and Cultural Education Consultants (ACEcs) and adjunct faculty in the Native American Studies Program at the University of Oklahoma. Joe E. Watkins is the Director of the Native American Studies program and Associate Professor of Anthropology at the University of Oklahoma.

Table of Contents

Acknowledgments	p. 9
From Student to a Career	p. 11
Introduction (Why You Need this Book)	p. 11
Going for It	p. 12
The Myth Perpetuated	p. 12
Stories	p. 14
Organization of This Book	p. 14
Why Us?	p. 15
How We Came to Write This Book	p. 16
Contributors	p. 17
Preparation	p. 19
Getting Organized	p. 21
Introduction	p. 21
Before You Begin	p. 21
The Journal	p. 22
The Portfolio	p. 25
Personal Contract	p. 27
Summary	p. 29
For the Portfolio	p. 30
I Want to Be an Anthropologist	p. 31
Introduction	p. 31
Why Anthropology?	p. 32
Anthropology	p. 33
To the Nth Degree	p. 37
Mixing and Matching	p. 39
Academic versus Applied	p. 39
Career Stories	p. 42
Summary	p. 48
For the Portfolio	p. 48
Professional Qualifications, Standards, and Ethics	p. 49
Introduction	p. 50
Professionalism and How to Achieve It	p. 50
Member Organizations	p. 52
Professional Qualifications and Standards	p. 54
Ethics	p. 56
Professional Identity	p. 57
Summary	p. 59
For the Portfolio	p. 60
Past Jobs and Future Careers	p. 61
Introduction	p. 61
Linking Past to Present	p. 62
What Exactly Do You Want to Do?	p. 65
Where Are Jobs Posted?	p. 66
Summary	p. 76
For the Portfolio	p. 77
Development	p. 79
The Road Map	p. 81
Introduction	p. 81
Transitions, More than Chance	p. 82
Summary	p. 92
For the Portfolio	p. 92
The Résumé, Curriculum Vita, and Biographical Statement	p. 93
Introduction	p. 93
Résumé	p. 94
The Curriculum Vita	p. 99
Biographical Statement	p. 101
Summary	p. 103
For the Portfolio	p. 104
Letters That Will Get You the Job	p. 105
Introduction	p. 105
Letters of Application	p. 106
Lettes of Introduction	p. 111
Letters of Reference	p. 111
Summary	p. 114
For the Portfolio	p. 114
Applying for the Job	p. 115
Introduction	p. 115
What to Send in Your Application Packet	p. 116
Interviewing	p. 119
Summary	p. 125
For the Portfolio	p. 126
Set Yourself Apart	p. 127
Internships and Volunteering	p. 129
Introduction	p. 129
Internships	p. 130
Volunteering	p. 135
Summary	p. 138
For the Portfolio	p. 138
Communication	p. 139
Introduction	p. 139
Learning Styles	p. 140
Cultural Influences on Communication	p. 142
Nonverbal Communication	p. 144
Writing and Written Communication	p. 145
Other Communication Caveats	p. 148
Summary	p. 151
For the Portfolio	p. 151
Paying Your Dues: Organizations and Conferences	p. 153
Introduction	p. 153
Membership	p. 154
Presenting	p. 156
Networking and Mentors	p. 166
Volunteering	p. 167
Summary	p. 168
For the Portfolio	p. 168
Academic Options	p. 169
Introduction	p. 169
Employers Inside of Academia	p. 170
Institutions of Higher Education	p. 170
Ranks of Academic Positions	p. 173
Types of Academic Faculty	p. 176
Tenured and Tenure-Track Positions	p. 178
Summary	p. 181
For the Portfolio	p. 182
Getting an Academic Job	p. 183
Introduction	p. 183
Finding the Jobs	p. 184
Research the Employer	p. 184
Job Announcements	p. 186
Components of an Application	p. 186
Making the First Cut	p. 192
You've Gotten the Job Offer!	p. 195
Summary	p. 196
For the Portfolio	p. 197
Keeping the Portfolio	p. 199
Introduction	p. 199
Maintaining the Portfolio	p. 200
In Conclusion	p. 202
Reflection	p. 203
A Partial List of Current Anthropology Employers	p. 205
Anthropologist Career Stories	p. 209
Resources	p. 233
Samples and Examples	p. 247
References	p. 259
Index	p. 263
About the Authors	p. 269
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