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Overview
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
Stephen Lambert is the director of career services at Plymouth State College in Plymouth, New Hampshire, and serves as a representative for the New Hampshire College and University Council's Career Adviser's Committee.
Julie DeGalan worked as administrator and career counselor at Plymouth State College, where she focused on career development programs for students.
Synopsis
Great Jobs for History Majors helps students explore career options within their field of study. Every aspect of the job-search process is covered, including assessing talents and skills, exploring options, making a smooth transition from college to career, conducting an effective job search, and landing the job.