The Building Careers in Anthropology was a resounding success. This comment by one instructor seems to convey the spirit and resolve of the Commission: “The conference was spot on! I came away with a renewed sense of hope for the future of the discipline.”
Please take some time to review:
- the Commission’s past year and current state (Briody plenary, and future (Nolan plenary)
- communicating the value of anthropology to others (Tett plenary)
- the 12 workshops on various career-preparation topics, effectiveness in the workplace, teaching practice to students, and showcasing anthropology through social media.
Plenary Talks
Workshops
Does Your Elevator Pitch Position You for Opening Doors?
Jennifer O’Neil, Fordham University
Becoming an Entrepreneurial Anthropologist
Robert L. Adams, Jr., Thomas Leland
Bringing Anthropology into Consumer Research
Patricia Sunderland, Cultural Research & Analysis, Inc.
Rework Your Teamwork: Techniques for Leaders and Team Members
Jennifer Studebaker, Ewing Marion, Kauffman Foundation
Getting Networking to Work for You during the Job Search
Elizabeth K. Briody, Cultural Keys LLC and Melissa Fisher, New York University and The Conference Board
Skill Building for Success
Autumn D. McDonald, ADM Insights & Strategy and Sherrell K. Honoré, Reckitt Benckise
How to Straddle Academic and Industry Jobs
Timothy De Waal Malefyt, Fordham University and Robert J. Morais, Columbia University
Personal Professional Development with Learning Contracts
Riall W. Nolan, Purdue University
Organizational Consulting and the Anthropological Lens
Barry Dornfeld, CFAR and Daphnie Pierre, CFAR
About the Author: Elizabeth Briody
