How Do I Find a Job When I Graduate?

While people find jobs in many ways, the classic job hunt involves a series of steps that includes:

  • Identifying your skills and interests
  • Doing research to identify types of workplaces that offer jobs that match your skills and interests
  • Conducting informational interviews to learn more about what kinds of workplaces and careers might be a good match for you
  • Networking to find out about specific organizations in your area that might be hiring
  • Preparing a resume
  • Submitting job applications
  • Going on job interviews
  • Receiving a job offer
  • Negotiating the terms of the job offer

It helps to be entrepreneurial, creative and persistent in your job search. There are many jobs where an anthropology degree can be really beneficial, even though the job description does not state an anthropology background as a requirement. It is up to you to make the case for why your training makes you the ideal job candidate.

You can find many resources to help you learn more about the job search process. Here are a few suggestions:

  • Nolan, Riall W. 2003. Anthropology in Practice: Building a Career outside the Academy. Boulder: Lynne Rienner Publishers. ISBN 1-55587-985-3 (paperback).
  • The UNT Anthropology Students Association usually offers a Careers Workshop once a year.
  • UNT's Career Opportunities Center. The center has information about jobs and employers. It assists with resume and letter writing, job search strategies and interview preparation.
  • Books on job-hunting, available at your local bookstore or library.
  • Websites on job-hunting, which you can easily locate by doing a web search.

 

 

 

 

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