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Where are anthropologists working?

Anthropologists can be found in an impressive array of fields and career paths. Anthropology prepares students for excellent jobs and opens doors to various career paths, by providing global information and the skills critical for succeeding in business, research, teaching, advocacy, and public service.

Career Paths

The Captivating and Curious Careers of Anthropology

Discovering the bow of a ship underneath the World Trade Center, helping corporations understand how people's identities show up in technology – or a think tank looking at social relationships in the workplace, working with gangs in East LA, a death investigator helping police solve crimes – it seems anthropology is everywhere these days. And that’s no coincidence because anthropologists ARE everywhere these days, studying the biological, cultural, linguistic, and archaeological aspects of what it means to be human. These videos are just two pieces of a five part video series to showcase who we are, what we do, and how we add value to society. The full series including segments on archaeology, forensic anthropology, and socio linguistics can be accessed on YouTube.

Anthropology Careers & Employment

Anthropology Careers & Employment (ACE) is the official career site of the American Anthropological Association (AAA). ACE serves the career and professional development needs of the anthropological community. The job board hosts positions for various sectors that employ anthropologists including higher education institutions, museums, government, for-profit businesses, and not-for-profit organizations. ACE also hosts career resource articles that explore the wide range of careers anthropologists have.

Additional Career Resources

  • Anthropology Career Readiness Network
    The Anthropology Career Readiness Network websites provides resources for anthropology students, graduates, and instructors. Among these resources are job seeker tools and exercises that help anthropology graduates prepare explore and apply for jobs.
  • AAA Career Development Webinar Series
    The Career Development webinar playlist features 17 webinars highlighting different careers in anthropology, as well as how to leverage an anthropology degree. Webinars include, "Demystifying the Fear Around Job Searches", "Practicing Anthropology in User Experience, Design and Business", and "Doing Cultural Resource Management (CRM) Your Way".
  • This is Anthropology Miniseries (with American Anthropological Association) from The Dirt Podcast
    Learn more about anthropology through this five-part interview series from The Dirt Podcast.
  • AnthroGuide
    A fully searchable reference of anthropologists within universities, colleges, museums, non-profits, government agencies, and businesses. The online version of the AnthroGuide allows you to search for organizations by name, location, degrees offered, available internships, field schools, and more.
  • Employer eBook: Hiring Outside the Box
    Why you should consider anthropologists for your job role

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