Canada Day
has just passed, and one thing this special day does is encourage us to think
about the history of our country. With that in mind, it reminds us that many
find interest in discovering, learning about, and sharing this history.
Are you a
History major unsure of what career path you want to go down? Well you would
likely be surprised to know how many careers are in your field! Whether it is a
position that requires further education, or one where your History degree will
suffice on its own, here are 10 jobs that you might have not known about as a
History major:
Administrator
This role
tends to focus on bookkeeping, communication, and data entry in various offices.
However, it can be tailored more to History majors depending on where the
position is. Historical Site Administrators are responsible for managing and
overseeing historical sites. How cool is that?
Historian
This one is
surely a more obvious title for History majors, but many do not fully
understand the depth of this role. Historians gather, analyze, and interpret historical
information. As well as write reports, archive or preserve materials for
museums, and more!
Researcher
Have
excellent communication skills that you want to put to use? Then this could be
the job for you. This position includes preparing reports, writing papers, and
communicating with various historians and archivists. If research is something
you enjoy, then look into making it a career.
Biographer
You will be
able to assemble biographical materials and do research in various forms in
order to summarize a person’s life in the most engaging way possible as a
Biographer. If you enjoy combining personal history and bringing it into a
current context, and want to focus on individual histories, then this would
likely be a great match for you!
Government Researcher
Maybe you
have an interest in politics. Possibly minored in Political Science? This role
could be ideal for you! Government Researchers assist with analyzing,
developing and reviewing government policies. This could include delivering
presentations, ensuring research is done effectively and in a timely manner,
and responding to inquiries.
Tour Guide
If you want
to share important historical information about certain places, then being a
Tour Guide might be something you’d enjoy! You will be answering tourist
questions, conduct tours, and greet guests.
Lawyer
With
further education, your History degree can be used to get you in the field of
Law. You will need to have a good understanding of policies, an ability to analyze
legal documents, and much more. There are also various kinds of Lawyers, so the
options are endless!
Museum Curator
Museums
tend to be a special place for History majors. Having knowledge of documenting
artifacts, excellent research skills, ability to plan a budget, and creativity
will be useful skills to help you thrive in this profession. Museum curators
acquire, document, interpret, and manage certain art collections.
Ethnologist
This position
includes planning and conducting research studies, and can include formulating general
laws of cultural development and looking into social and cultural behavior. If
you enjoy learning about social patterns and using research skills then look
into this role!
Gallery Assistant
As a
Gallery Assistant you will be responsible for opening and closing the gallery,
ensuring items are in the proper place, provide great display sections for the
artwork, and giving overall assistance in a gallery. If you enjoy art history
then this is perfect for you!
So there you have it! 10 jobs that might interest you as a History major. For more information on different career paths, job search information, and learning about degree specific skills, drop into CareerZone!
Lydia Collins
Senior Career Assistant
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