Careers in Archaeology
A collection of resources for the jobseeker in archaeology, including some tips on what kind of training it's best to get, where to look for that job, and how to stay alive in the competitive worlds of academic, agency, and cultural resource management archaeology.
An Archaeological Wish List for the New Year
In 1997, I compiled a list of ten items that as a working archaeologist I wanted for the new year. Let's see how we've done.
In 1997, I compiled a list of ten items that as a working archaeologist I wanted for the new year. Let's see how we've done.
Why Get an Archaeology Degree?
Some suggestions from the University of York about what kinds of careers an archaeology degree can lead to, including several remarks from former students and 'tasters', little tidbits about the working life.
Some suggestions from the University of York about what kinds of careers an archaeology degree can lead to, including several remarks from former students and 'tasters', little tidbits about the working life.
How do I study to become an archaeologist in Australia?
From the Australian Archaeological Association, some sage advice on becoming an archaeologist down under.
From the Australian Archaeological Association, some sage advice on becoming an archaeologist down under.
An Archaeologist's Life: Tony Klesert in the American Southwest
What is an archaeologist's life really like? Tony Klesert, director of the Navajo National Archaeology Department's Cultural Resource Program describes a typical day for a working archaeologist in the American southwest.
What is an archaeologist's life really like? Tony Klesert, director of the Navajo National Archaeology Department's Cultural Resource Program describes a typical day for a working archaeologist in the American southwest.
Unhenged
Cambridge University's Mim Bower wanted to make a place where the farflung members of the archeaeological research community could stay in touch. Unhenged is a set of resources on journals, fieldwork, and funding directed toward the graduate student in archaeology.
Cambridge University's Mim Bower wanted to make a place where the farflung members of the archeaeological research community could stay in touch. Unhenged is a set of resources on journals, fieldwork, and funding directed toward the graduate student in archaeology.
Exit Interview: Why People Quit Archaeology
While a career in archaeology as a field technician sounds like an exciting and fulfilling career, the demands it places on one's personal life may not add up to a lifelong career.
While a career in archaeology as a field technician sounds like an exciting and fulfilling career, the demands it places on one's personal life may not add up to a lifelong career.
Have Trowel Will Travel: The Contact List
Whether you're looking for a job in archaeology or merely thinking about going into graduate school, this page is the starting point for you.
Whether you're looking for a job in archaeology or merely thinking about going into graduate school, this page is the starting point for you.