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

By: Contributor(s): Material type: TextTextSeries: Great jobs forPublication details: New York : McGraw-Hill, c2008.Edition: 3rd edDescription: xvi, 208 p. ; 23 cmISBN:
  • 007148213X (pbk. : alk. paper)
  • 9780071482134 (pbk. : alk. paper)
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Contents:
Introduction -- PART ONE: THE JOB SEARCH: The self-assessment -- The resume and cover letter -- Researching careers and networking -- Interviewing and job offer considerations -- PART TWO: THE CAREER PATHS: Introduction to the history career paths -- Path 1 : Nonclassroom education -- Path 2 : Curatorial and archival management -- Path 3 : Information specialization -- Path 4 : Business administration and management -- Path 5 : Teaching.
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Adult Book Adult Book Main Library NonFiction 650.14 L222 Available 33111006201715
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Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:

Let the past pay your bills!

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 résumé 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

Go from history major to:
Teacher * Curator * Health Management Associate * Museum Tour Guide * Sales Coordinator * Program Director * Librarian * Writer * Television Producer

DeGalan's name appears first on the earlier edition.

Includes index.

Introduction -- PART ONE: THE JOB SEARCH: The self-assessment -- The resume and cover letter -- Researching careers and networking -- Interviewing and job offer considerations -- PART TWO: THE CAREER PATHS: Introduction to the history career paths -- Path 1 : Nonclassroom education -- Path 2 : Curatorial and archival management -- Path 3 : Information specialization -- Path 4 : Business administration and management -- Path 5 : Teaching.

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