Prospective Careers Anthropologist

Description of Career Scientists that study humans, how they evolve and how we organize societies today Work at universities, teaching students about anthropology and conducting their own research They also do write ups such as essays and books about their findings Many types of anthropologists: o Physical Anthropologist Study human physical characteristics, trying to understand how they are shaped by heredity and environment o Biological Anthropologist Study fossil remains of ancient humans and primates such as apes o Cultural and Social Anthropologist Study historical and contemporary human cultures around the world (religion, mythology, art, customs ) o Linguistic Anthropologist Study the structures of languages, urban anthropology and social trends in society o Medical Anthropologist Study evidence of when a specific disease began Working Conditions Work at: o universities o governments o museums o private companies o non-profit organizations Earnings Beginning salary is about $40 000 / year for professors Earnings increase to about $ 145 000 / year for professors Beginning salary is about $35 000 / year for anthropologist Earnings increase to about $ 80 000 / year for anthropologist Educational Pathways Needed Masters Degree in Anthropology PhD to teach at university Attributes and Abilities Research skills Curious Self-motivated Organized Multilingual Travel experience (Anthropologists, 2013).

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Prospective Careers Curator

Description of Career Collect art and other objects such as: o Gems, insects, artefacts, and historic clothing Preserve the antiques Document and classify each piece by measuring and writing precise descriptions Collecting items to add to the museums gallery Check the history, origin, value and whether or not they are authentic Their research is published as books, articles, essays and more Specialize in certain subject area:

o contemporary or Renaissance art, Egyptian pottery, Victorian clothing, dinosaurs, or suits of armour
Working Conditions Work in: o Galleries o Museums o Universities o Libraries Work: o 40 hours a week o Evenings and weekends maybe required Work with: o Heavy items o Hand tools o Dangerous chemicals Work may force one to: o Travel to gather new pieces, conduct research and attend conferences o Go to art exhibitions, auctions to buy items Earnings Beginning salary is about $35 000 / year Earnings increase to about $ 80 000 / year Educational Pathways Needed Bachelors degree Institutions require Masters degree or PhD Attributes and Abilities Detail-oriented Research and writing skills Communication skills Co-operative Specialize in your pro (Curator, 2013).

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