History Careers
History as a Career: Resources and Opportunities
History majors use strengths as writers, researchers, and critical thinkers. These skills are valuable in many careers. Not all history majors will become historians; some will be lawyers, intelligence analysts, teachers, or business people. Focus on these skills and look for jobs that emphasize these skills. Browse the links below. Explore these resources to learn about career posibilities.
- Going on the market with a History B.A.?
- What Can I Do With A History Major?
- History Career Resources
- National History Day
- Meta-links site: Career Information for History Majors
- Occupational Outlook Handbook: Careers in History [for all fields]
- For careers in the FBI, CIA, and other areas of government service: searchable site with "Jobs to You by Email"
- Make the Library Your Career [also: Seeking Careers as Librarians]
- Overview of the Archival Profession
- Want to go to graduate school?
- Special Resources for Those Applying to History Graduate Programs
- The Graduate Record Exam [GRE]
- Marie desJardins's How to Be A Good Graduate Student
- Dan Horn's Graduate Student Resources on the Web
- Ph.D. Resources [a meta-links site from the University of Washington]
- Guidelines for Graduate Programs in Archival Studies
- Online Masters Degree Guide - http://www.onlinemastersdegree.com/.
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