Great jobs for history majors / Stephen Lambert and Julie DeGalan.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Lambert, Stephen E.

Contributor:

DeGalan, Julie.

Series:

Great jobs for

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

History--Vocational guidance.

History.

College graduates--Employment.

College graduates.

Physical Description:

xvi, 208 pages ; 23 cm.

Edition:

Third edition.

Place of Publication:

New York : McGraw-Hill, [2008]

Summary:

You've worked hard for that history degree. Now what? Sometimes the choice of careers can seem endless; the most difficult part of a job search is narrowing down your options. Great Jobs for History Majors will help you choose the right career out of the myriad possibilities at your disposal. It provides detailed profiles of careers in your field along with the basic skills necessary to begin a focused job search. You'll soon be on the fast track to landing a job that satisfies your personal, professional, and practical needs.

Great Jobs for History Majors will help you: Determine the occupation that's best suited for you, Craft a resume and cover letter that stand out from the rest, Learn from practicing professionals about everyday life on the job, Become familiar with current statistics on salaries and trends within the profession.

Contents:

Part 1 The Job Search

1 The Self-Assessment 3

2 The Resume and Cover Letter 19

3 Researching Careers and Networking 37

4 Interviewing and Job Offer Considerations 55

Part 2 The Career Paths

6 Path 1: Nonclassroom Education 75

7 Path 2: Curatorial and Archival Management 99

8 Path 3: Information Specialization 125

9 Path 4: Business Administration and Management 149

10 Path 5: Teaching 177.

Notes:

DeGalan's name appears first on the earlier edition.

Includes index.

ISBN:

007148213X

9780071482134

OCLC:

86109917

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