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History at Ozarks
Careers in History
What jobs will be available after I graduate?
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Potential employers include:
- Federal agencies, including: The Smithsonian Institute, National Archives and Records, Library of Congress, National Park Service, Intelligence services, Foreign service
State and local agencies including: Archives and libraries, Museums, parks, and historic sites, Municipal archives, Arts and humanities councils - Political campaigns
- Law firms
- Corporate legal departments
- Historical homes
- Libraries
- Universities and colleges
- Research institutes
- Newspapers
- National, state and regional radio networks
- Public and private schools
- Camps
- National and state parks
General Information
An undergraduate degree in history is good preparation for graduate study in history as well as other areas such as psychology, law, or business.
Research the prerequisites of the area of interest and tailor program of study to meet curricular and skill needs.
Part-time, summer, internship, and volunteer experiences are critical.
Develop skills by obtaining a leadership role in a school or community organization.
Get involved in Student Government.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills are imperative for most careers related to history, politics, or government.
Become familiar with the government application process for opportunities in federal, state, or local government.
Prepare to develop a specialty area including both academic training and work experience for history related careers.
Develop patience, persistence, and drive in obtaining history related positions.
For careers in politics, be prepared to volunteer extensively before being hired or elected as an employee or official. Begin by working with the campaign or official of choice while in college.
For careers in arts and humanities, obtain a broad liberal arts background including knowledge of the arts, personal and mass communication, and foreign languages.
Join related social and/or professional organizations.
Develop a network of both formal and informal contacts.
Research websites and books that address various job opportunities, pay structure, and hiring processes.
Related Links:
American Association of Museums
American Historical Association
U.S. Department of Labor - Archivists, Curators and Museum Technicians
