Figuring Out Your #CareerGoals

Figuring Out Your #CareerGoals

Congratulations! You've found our handy-dandy career pathway! This infographic is specifically designed to give Anthropology students a brief guide on some popular careers out there and how to jump into them. Helpful links to alternative sites with more in depth information are available throughout. Please don't hesitate to explore!

But First, What is Anthropology?

That's a good question! Anthropology is the study of humanity. That broad topic includes the development and interactions of different cultures and social systems, the physical evolution of human beings, and the study of prehistoric cultures. At UC Davis the Anthropology major is broken up into three different tracks:

And more importantly, what can I do with it?

Each track is geared towards a slightly different career path, but (thankfully) there is tons of overlap and flexibility! Check out some of these real world examples!

I have a goal, now what?

Investigate

Each career has different requirements necessary to apply. Do some research and learn exactly what your chosen career requires! Some common prerequisites for a job include:

  • Specific GPA, Qualifying Exam, Further Education, Prerequisite Classes, Relevant Experience
Accomplish

Once you've found exactly what you need to apply, you can start accomplishing them! UC Davis has a plethora of resources specifically designed to help students with career placement, prerequisites, and experience. Below are only a few examples.

Gear Up

You've finished your prerequisites, your GPA is strong, but now you have to enter the real world. What do you do? Depending on your career goal, your path may differ:

 

 

Graduate School

1. Discover Your Platform

Some fields use a centralized website to streamline the application process. Familiarize yourself with that website because it will become your main access point during the application process. 

2. Prepare Your Application

Each school requires different things from their applicant. Do your research and prepare as much as possible beforehand! Below are a few examples of generalized requirements!

  • Specific Entrance Exams
  • Minimum GPA
  • 2-4 Letters of Reccomendation
  • Prerequisite Classes
3. Get Some Advice! 

UC Davis has specialized advising for your chosen path. Check out the Student Academic Success Center for advising on Graduate school and Professional school! 

 

The Work Force

1. Prepare Your Resume

Job searching can be stressful. There are so many odds and ends, a plethora of jobs to apply to, and uncertainty all around. Have no fear! Job hunting can be made easy! First begin by preparing a stellar resume that highlights the unique skills you bring to a company.

2. Fill Out Additional Forms
  • Pro Tip: The Internship and Career Center on campus is open to alumni and active UC Davis students. Special advisors are there to help craft a killer resume that is unique to each job you apply for!  

Before you can say "done" don't forget to review each position's application requirements. Some job openings require:

  • Cover Letter
  • Supplemental Applications
3. Sharpen Interview Skills 

Your last step in the job hunt is the interview! Don't be shy, remember to make eye contact, and check out the ICC!

Fields and Careers

Careers
  • Academics
  • Business
  • Government
  • Non-Profit
  • Health
Cultural Resource Management

CRM is a strong career path in which Evolutionary track students are very equipped to venture into. CRM specifically focuses on discovering and preserving culturally significant material goods and locations through the utilization of archaeological techniques. CRM positions are designed s cultural heritage may be preserved in the face new development and  ever changing federal and state legislation.

Foreign Service Officer

Sociocultural Anthropology students are strong candidates for career options that specifically deal with the diverse and internationalized world, today. A Foreign Service Officer is a U.S. diplomat that has extensive education in social and cultural contexts. Utilizing this education, a Foreign Service Officer is an excellent option for Anthropology students given the cultural skills gained through the Anthropology curriculum.

Medicine

Medicine is a very common career path that many UC Davis Anthropology majors (particularly the Bachelors of Science track) decide to pursue. With our B.S. program, many medicine pre-requisites are accomplished. These field is an excellent option for students interested in science, public welfare, and higher education. Though the Anthropology B.S. track does satisfy many requirements, please visit the Health Professions Advising to ensure that all prerequisite course are accomplished. Each field of  medicine has a wide variety of prerequisites that must be completed before continuing on to higher education.