Great Jobs for History Majors

by Stephen Lambert, Julie DeGalan

Overview

Answers the question “What can I do with a major in . . . ?”

It isn't always obvious what a college major can offer to the workplace. Great Jobs books help you explore the possibilities in your major and provide:

• Guidance on how to present a major as a workplace asset during an interview
• A primer for new college grads on how to conduct a job search
• Ways to use a college major in the real world

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780071596589
Publisher:	McGraw Hill LLC
Publication date:	10/02/2007
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	192
File size:	548 KB

About the Author

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.

Table of Contents

Acknowledgments     vii
Introduction     ix
The Job Search
The Self-Assessment     3
The Resume and Cover Letter     19
Researching Careers and Networking     37
Interviewing and Job Offer Considerations     55
The Career Paths
Introduction to the History Career Paths     71
Path 1: Nonclassroom Education     75
Path 2: Curatorial and Archival Management     99
Path 3: Information Specialization     125
Path 4: Business Administration and Management     149
Path 5: Teaching     177
Index     201