This course empowers students by teaching them how to turn their
degree in anthropology into a career. Themes explored include
professional qualifications, standards, ethics, job searches, CV
and resume building, and communication skills. Academic and
applied pathways are explored. Students will produce an
employment portfolio as a final product.
Athena Title
Professional Development
Prerequisite
[(ANTH 1102 or ANTH 1102E or ANTH 2120H) and third-year student standing)] or permission of department
Semester Course Offered
Offered fall
Grading System
S/U (Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory)
Student Learning Outcomes
Students will be able to explain how an anthropological perspective is relevant in the world today.
Students will be able to analyze the job market and understand the range of opportunities available to them.
Students will be able to describe the differences between applied and academic career trajectories.
Students will be able to develop an employment portfolio.
Topical Outline
From student to a career
Your background and future employment goals
What skills do you have and what do you need?
Professional qualifications, standards, and ethics
Past jobs and future careers
Analyzing job ads
Developing a five-year plan
Graduate school and academic career options
Letters - Cover, Statement of Intent, Recommendation
CV's and resumes
Developing CV's and resumes
Doing applications and interviewing
Alumni perspectives and your future options
Networking
Final Reflection and maintaining a portfolio
Institutional Competencies
Communication
The ability to effectively develop, express, and exchange ideas in written, oral, or visual form.
