Society and politics
Your course of study and your future career options
Getting your foot in the door
- Becoming a historian
- Becoming a sociologist
- Jobshop - currently listed arts jobs
- Joining a professional association - why and which one?
- Search for jobs with local government
- Student associations - more than just a way to meet people
- The benefits of networking
- The specialist areas within anthropology
- What makes a good social science researcher?
- What skills does the study of history develop?
- What skills do anthropology students possess?
- Where do criminologists work?
- Why study philosophy?
Profiles
Last minute tips and support
Links, blogs and fun stuff
5. The knowledge and skills gained from placement experience is invaluable - Emma McFarlane, Deakin University.
4. Try to gain some form of work experience within the field, whether it is voluntary or paid, prior to graduating to help build up networks - Millie Fleet, Deakin University.
3. Do lots of different kinds of study such as research proposals, reports, interviews as this shows the application of study skills to an employer - Rose Hays, Indigenous and Gender Office of Women.
2. Volunteer or work in a museum or cultural heritage institution at the same time as studying, it’s really important to apply what you learn - Shae Ann Trewin, Peabody Museum of Natural History.
1. If you don’t know, don’t be afraid to ask someone who does. You won’t get into trouble for asking a question, but you might get into trouble if you do something wrong because you were too shy to ask - Hannah Wright, Victorian Police.
