Great Jobs for History Majors

by Julie DeGalan, Stephen E. Lambert

This series helps students explore career options within their field of study. Every aspect of the job search process is covered, including assessing talents and skills, exploring options, making a smooth transition from college to career, conducting an effective job search, and landing the job. Each book is filled with a variety of careers chosen to complement an individual college major.
-- Includes sample resumes and job descriptions, salary statistics, and sources for more information
-- Provides valuable advice on crafting a resume, networking, interviewing, following up on leads, and evaluating job offers
-- Offers the guidance students need to identify a career, find a job, and plan for professional success

254 pages, Paperback

First published January 11, 1995

Reviews

[lys · Rating 2 out of 5]

This reader has the impression that neither Lambert nor DeGalan were history majors; and if they were, they certainly graduated in a rosier time.
The overall argument of this book is that new undergraduate history majors have many potential career paths.
It is this reader's opinion, however, that there are few jobs Lambert and DeGalan mention that necessitate an undergraduate history degree, especially given the trend towards greater postsecondary education. In today's job market, at least a Master's degree is necessary to specialize for many "history" jobs that Lambert and DeGalan mention, such as museum or archival work. The very premise of this book is lacking.

[Grant · Rating 5 out of 5]

A solid introduction and idea generator for those who love history but are afraid they won't be able to find gainful employment.