Anthropology can prepare you to succeed in almost any career. With so many options, it can be hard to choose and know what might be a good fit for you. Use these tools and resources to understand your current skills, your aspirations, and the paths available to you.
Tools

What Can You Do with a Degree in Anthropology?
Parents and others around you might ask, "What can you do with a degree in anthropology?" This tool will give you answers on potential career paths and the prospective job market.

Identify and Rate Your Skills
Take stock of your skills by using this quiz to review your strengths and weaknesses.

Translating Anthropology Skills to the Workplace
You have the skills. This tool helps you take your anthropological training or experience, understand why it matters, and translate it into language employers more often use.

Job Titles to Explore
Kick your job search off with these titles that are held by anthropology graduates.

What Is Your Ideal Work Environment?
Don't just get a job. Get a job that is right for you. This tool can help you reflect on what you need to succeed.

LinkedIn Profile Features and Checklist
Get your LinkedIn profile in shape with this checklist.

Deciding about Graduate School
Considering going to grad school? Follow these steps to decide which programs would be best for you.

Navigating Graduate School
You have decided graduate school is the next step for you. Use this tool to help you get the most out of your education and experience.

Creating an Effective Professional Headshot
Set yourself up for success with a professional headshot. This tool share tips on how to get the best headshot for representing yourself.
Blogs

A love letter to anthropology

How Do You Make an Effective and Eye-Catching LinkedIn Profile?

What ‘knowledge, skills, and abilities’ do students acquire by studying anthropology, and how might we know for sure?

What Are Five Things My College Experience Has Taught Me about Career Preparation?

The Praxis of Anthropology in Design: What is Meaningful Work?

What Does Every Anthropology PhD Student Need?

Have You Thought about Applying to a Graduate Program?

Can I be hired with the title “anthropologist” or will I end up with a different job title?

How Can I Assess Job Fit?
Presentations & Videos
Publications
Where Do I Even Start?: Exploring Resources for Anthropology Students’ College-to-Career Transitions
Author: Daniel Ginsberg | Date: Sept. 13, 2023
Exploring Careers with Ethnography
Author: Aimee Huard | Date: Apr. 28, 2022
Anthropology Jobs: Finding Your Place in the Field
Author: Matt Artz | Date: Mar. 18, 2023
Where Anthropologists Work
Author: (AAA staff) | Date: Jan. 22, 2021
Using Anthropology in the World: A Guide to Becoming an Anthropologist Practitioner
Author: Riall W. Nolan | Date: 2017
