Anthropology
Looking Forward
As you prepare for life beyond graduation, there are many resources to help you clarify your goals and confidently take your next steps. Our advisors, career development tools, alumni connections, and faculty advising can support you as you explore graduate school options, pursue internships, or enter fields such as community services, social work, health care, law, education, public policy, public health, organizational management, marketing, and more. We encourage you to use these resources early and often as you shape a pathway that aligns your sociological training with your professional goals.
Competencies and Careers
Competencies Developed in the Program
Students in the Anthropology program can expect to develop strong Communication, Critical Thinking, and Cultural Navigation competencies. Want to know more about these professional competencies?
See examples here.
Common Career Fields
Archaeologists work in a variety of places, from national parks and historic sites to museums, universities, and even private companies. Some help protect cultural sites through government or tribal agencies, while others work in cultural resource management (CRM), often alongside engineers and environmental teams. You can also choose to work independently as a consultant or even start your own archaeology-focused business.
See More
Meet with your Advisor!
Do you have a career option in mind but you’d like resources to help you chart a path toward that goal? Come with your Academic and Professional Development Manager, Matt Armstrong!
Contact the Liberal Arts Advisement Center to set up an appointment!
Meet with your Career Director:
Your Career Director can help you get connected to alumni, find companies that hare hiring, hone your resume, and strategically look for jobs. Set up an appointment with Amanda Peterson here.
Search for jobs online:
ONet Online: This database helps you explore jobs, find similar jobs under related job titles, search for jobs in specific locations, and connect to professional organizations.
Handshake: The ultimate job board for internships and entry level jobs. Use it to search for jobs, connect with alumni, and research companies.
BYU Career Services: This office offers many job search resources for your job search, including job and internship fairs, networking events, resume reviews, and online helps. Check it out here.
Articulating the Value of Your Degree
What professional competencies have I developed by studying Anthropology?
Learn more here about the professional competencies that you have and employers want!
Who can help me create a resume, cover letter, and/or LinkedIn profile that highlights my strengths and skills?
There are many people on campus who can help you create a resume, cover letter, or professional profile! You can use the Career Studio, your Academic and Professional Development Manager, your Career Director, or career fair prep events.
Who is my career director?
Amanda Peterson. You can contact her here.
Who is my Academic and Professional Development Manager?
Matt Armstrong. You can contact him here.
Professional Certifications
Grad School
Are you considering grad school? Your best resource is your faculty. Reach out to your professors about exploring grad schools, gaining the proper experience, and building a strong application. Faculty contact info can be found on the department website.
You can also talk with your Academic and Professional Development Manager about grad school. Is it necessary for your career goals? What types of programs should you consider? How can you best prepare for that program? What is your application timeline? Do you need to take an entrance exam? You can talk through all of these questions and more with your advisor.
Grad School Prep handouts
Pre-Professional Advisement Center
Beyond the Office
I'm not planning on working full-time. How can I use my Anthropology degree in meaningful ways outside of being employed full-time?
Freelance Resources
How to Start a Side Hustle
Volunteer Resources
Manage A Household
Parent Strategies for Improving Their Child's Reading and Writing
- Model good habits by reading and writing in front of your child.
- Make reading materials—ones they will truly care about—readily available for your child
- Talk with your child. Children expand their vocabulary and understanding of sentence structures through conversations with others.
- Give your child authentic writing tasks to help them find their voice and develop their sense of power
Helping Parents Get a College Education Helps Children Succeed
FAQ's
-
Toggle ItemI need job search resources and strategies. Who can help?
Start with your Career Director, Amanda Peterson
You can also take a class on job search strategies: STDEV 317 -
Toggle ItemI want to work for a year or two before going to grad school. What kind of job could I even get?
There are many ways to make the most of the years between undergrad and grad school! Your Career Director, your Academic and Professional Development Manager, your professors, and the advisors at Pre-Professional Advisement can all help you find meaningful work that will move you toward your goals.
-
Toggle ItemI'm very busy with school and don't have time to look for jobs. Who can help me be efficient in my job search?
- There are resources on campus to help you find time to apply for jobs and still be successful in your classes.
- Your Career Director has a lot of resources to make your job search productive and efficient.
- You can check out these online resources from Careers Services to help you be strategic in your job search and application process. These are very useful resources that normally cost a lot of money but are free to you!
-
Toggle ItemI'm graduating soon. What resources are available to me after I graduate?
- Career Services resources are available to all alumni for 2 years after graduation
- Pre-Professional Advisement offers services to alumni