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Career development<\/h1>\n

NAU helps students earning anthropology degrees with planning for the future<\/h2>\n
We want your college experience at Northern Arizona University to not only educate you, but lead you to a future career opportunities in the field of anthropology and related anthropology subfields. Use the resources below to learn more about career development.<\/p>\n

Undergraduate<\/h3>\n
You can build connections by networking through on-campus\u00a0clubs and organizations.<\/p>\n

Graduate<\/h3>\n
Get real life experience away from the classroom by\u00a0interning<\/a>. Additionally, you can also choose a\u00a0 thesis option<\/a>\u00a0and contribute to future research and policy making.<\/p>\n\n
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The department provides many benefits for you to create a lifelong career, not just a job. These can include applicable skills and instinctual skills that will make you appealing to government agencies, businesses, non-profits, universities, and more.<\/p>\n
During your educational career, you will:<\/p>\n
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become a “people person” because of your diverse background and knowledge in multi-cultural environments, which allows you to work well with others<\/li>\n
obtain experience outside the classroom that will look great on your resume and build connections with future employers<\/li>\n
gain problem-solving skills that will help you become a leader in your career<\/li>\n
be able to adapt to change, which is important in today’s globalized economy<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n <\/body><\/html>\n\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n \n
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Cultural anthropologist<\/h5>\n
Study human behavior and cross-cultural aspects and find a career with:<\/p>\n
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international agencies like the World Bank or United Nations<\/li>\n
national organizations like the Red Cross or Oxfam<\/li>\n
businesses where you analyze work relations and workplace culture to improve their operations<\/li>\n
social workers by providing insight into human behavior regarding homelessness, drug abuse, and gangs<\/li>\n
public housing projects, senior centers, and community organizing to create meaningful lives<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Archaeologist<\/h5>\n
Study the past in the outdoors and be prepared for a career in:<\/p>\n
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cultural resources management, where you’ll analyze and protect the remains of our past from modern construction projects<\/li>\n
museums, educating the public and the youth about early hominids and other primates, ancient technology, and more that creates an appreciation for our past<\/li>\n
the National Park Service and other environmental government agencies that need records of past ecosystems that will contribute to future management and conservation plans<\/li>\n
the state government, where you’ll influence city planning and community building<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Linguistic anthropologist<\/h5>\n
Study language globalization, ideologies, and commoditization and find a career with:<\/p>\n
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English as a Second Language (ESL) education programs<\/li>\n
bilingual education<\/li>\n
organizations and businesses that need help with communication skills and practices<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Physical anthropologist<\/h5>\n
Study the biology and evolution of human beings and get an exciting career in:<\/p>\n
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law enforcement, like the FBI or local police working as a forensic anthropologist solving crimes and assisting criminal investigations<\/li>\n
medicine, by researching the culture, causes, and prevention behind a disease in public health, nursing, or medical administration<\/li>\n
researching the remains of primates, humans, and the fossil record to predict our future to contribute to schools of thought, educational institutions, and private organizations<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n <\/body><\/html>\n\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n \n
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The university’s Gateway Student Success Center<\/a> helps you:<\/p>\n
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create cover letters and resumes<\/li>\n
search for a career<\/li>\n
find internships<\/li>\n
hone interviewing skills<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Our Student Career Fair happens twice a year and showcases many organizations and businesses that can employ recent graduates or current students.<\/p>\n
The American Anthropology Association<\/a> has information on careers in anthropology.<\/p>\n\n\n <\/body><\/html>\n\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n \n
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Flag jobs is a listing of full-time and part-time job openings in Flagstaff.<\/li>\n
Indeed <\/a>is a broad job search engine that pulls open job listings from various online sources.<\/li>\n
ZipRecruiter<\/a> is a job marketplace that uses artificial intelligence to connect employers and job seekers.<\/li>\n
CareerOneStop<\/a> offers links to state job banks throughout the US.<\/li>\n
USAJobs<\/a> helps you find government jobs working for the US stateside or internationally.<\/li>\n
Idealist<\/a> allows you to search for jobs, internships, and volunteer opportunities with non-profit organizations.<\/li>\n
Internship<\/a> programs helps you search for internships by employers, career field, or location.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n <\/body><\/html>\n\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n <\/div>\n\n\n
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