Anthropology Graduate's Guide From Student to a Career

Name: Anthropology Graduate's Guide From Student to a Career
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ISBN: 9781598745696

ISBN-10: 1598745697

ISBN-13: 9781598745696

Edition: 2010

Authors: Carol J. Ellick, Joe E. Watkins

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A practical guide for graduating anthropology students on how to present their anthropological knowledge, skills, and abilities to employers to begin a career.

Book details

List price: $26.95
Copyright year: 2010
Publisher: Routledge
Publication date: 12/15/2010
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 160
Size: 6.00" wide x 9.00" long x 0.80" tall
Weight: 0.990
Language: English



Acknowledgments



From Student to a Career


Introduction (Why You Need this Book)


Going for It


The Myth Perpetuated


Stories


Organization of This Book


Why Us?


How We Came to Write This Book


Contributors



Preparation



Getting Organized


Introduction


Before You Begin


The Journal


The Portfolio


Personal Contract


Summary


For the Portfolio



I Want to Be an Anthropologist


Introduction


Why Anthropology?


Anthropology


To the Nth Degree


Mixing and Matching


Academic versus Applied


Career Stories


Summary


For the Portfolio



Professional Qualifications, Standards, and Ethics


Introduction


Professionalism and How to Achieve It


Member Organizations


Professional Qualifications and Standards


Ethics


Professional Identity


Summary


For the Portfolio



Past Jobs and Future Careers


Introduction


Linking Past to Present


What Exactly Do You Want to Do?


Where Are Jobs Posted?


Summary


For the Portfolio



Development



The Road Map


Introduction


Transitions, More than Chance


Summary


For the Portfolio



The Rï¿½sumï¿½, Curriculum Vita, and Biographical Statement


Introduction


Rï¿½sumï¿½


The Curriculum Vita


Biographical Statement


Summary


For the Portfolio



Letters That Will Get You the Job


Introduction


Letters of Application


Lettes of Introduction


Letters of Reference


Summary


For the Portfolio



Applying for the Job


Introduction


What to Send in Your Application Packet


Interviewing


Summary


For the Portfolio



Set Yourself Apart



Internships and Volunteering


Introduction


Internships


Volunteering


Summary


For the Portfolio



Communication


Introduction


Learning Styles


Cultural Influences on Communication


Nonverbal Communication


Writing and Written Communication


Other Communication Caveats


Summary


For the Portfolio



Paying Your Dues: Organizations and Conferences


Introduction


Membership


Presenting


Networking and Mentors


Volunteering


Summary


For the Portfolio



Academic Options


Introduction


Employers Inside of Academia


Institutions of Higher Education


Ranks of Academic Positions


Types of Academic Faculty


Tenured and Tenure-Track Positions


Summary


For the Portfolio



Getting an Academic Job


Introduction


Finding the Jobs


Research the Employer


Job Announcements


Components of an Application


Making the First Cut


You've Gotten the Job Offer!


Summary


For the Portfolio



Keeping the Portfolio


Introduction


Maintaining the Portfolio


In Conclusion


Reflection



A Partial List of Current Anthropology Employers



Anthropologist Career Stories



Resources



Samples and Examples


References


Index


About the Authors