I don’t know why, but I’ve been feeling happier the last few days even though I’m in the middle of preparing for my comprehensive exams for my anthropology PhD. Comps is supposed to be one of the most stressful experiences in any graduate student’s life but it really has not […]
In case you didn’t know, for at least 4 hours a day, for eight months after completing my Master’s degree, I dedicated myself to applying to jobs in cultural resource management archaeology. Researching companies, writing resumes and cover letters, searching for job posts, trying to connect with other archaeologists, and […]
I recently had a conversation with a college undergraduate who was at #SHA2016 looking for a job. He spoke with such intensity and stared me in the eye as he spoke. “I don’t care what job I get after graduation. I’ll do anything. Seriously.” Those same eyes flickered with enthusiasm, […]
(This is the second in a 3-part series on a workshop focused on the future of cultural resource management archaeology that was given as part of the University of Arizona’s School of Anthropology Centennial celebration. You can check out Part I here and Part II here.) “What’s your advice to […]
