Anthropologist and archeologist positions offer candidates the chance to work in many areas of the world or specialize in a certain culture. In order to obtain your dream job as an anthropologist or archeologist, you need to start with a great resume.
Those working in anthropology and archeology will have studied the subject at college and specialized in an area. Include this and your specialty, as well as any other advanced coursework that you feel will make you stand out for an entry-level job in anthropology or archeology. Extracurricular travel included in your resume is also advantageous to an anthropologist or archeologist applicant as it shows the passion you have for your field, as does part-time museum work and internships.
Take a look at this entry-level anthropologists and archeologists resume template to learn how to fill out your own.
Create ResumeMolly Mack
100 Main Street,
Cityplace, CA, 91019
H: (555) 322-7337
C: (555) 322-7337
lucy.almagro@gmail.com
Summary
Diligent researcher, with broad experience working on projects with all ages and demographics. Strong ability to work in a group cooperative situation and able to use broad foreign travel experience to provide well qualified cultural knowledge.
Education
2014
Bachelor of Arts: Anthropology Northeastern Illinois University － Chicago, IL
Deans List Spring 2012
Related Coursework;
Culinary Anthropology, Evolution of the Human Diet, Anthropology of Popular Culture, Forensic Anthropology
South Asian, Egyptian and Bronze Age Greek Archaeology
Lexicology, Language and Human Behavior, Third World Geography, Medical Geography.
Accomplishments
Participated in 2012 Archaeological Field School Season of Khirbet Summeily, Israel. Cobb Institute of Archaeology, Mississippi State University, James Hardin, PhD.
Conducted daily GPS of the dig progress, collected pottery sherds and material culture, supervised bone cleaning, and using skills from my dental experience assisted with paleo-mag collection.
Experience
01/2000 to 06/2010
Head Orthodontic Assistant Thometz & Uhland Orthodontics － Northbrook, IL
Assisted doctors in orthodontic procedures, took x-rays both digital and film, alginate impressions and plaster molds. Ordered and stocked office, established relationships with vendors.
Volunteer Experience
Victory Christian School-May-August 2012 Assisted nursery school teachers Fort Bonafacio, Manila Philippines.
The Exchange Resale Shop-Supervised volunteers, designed a retail system to track the ratio of donation sales to consignment sales. Glenview, Il.
St. James the Less Episcopal Church, Head of Outreach Giving, Altar Guild and taught Sunday School. Northfield, Il.
Memberships/Scholarly Societies
Member of American Schools of Oriental Research -attended 2012 Annual Meeting.
Member American Anthropological Association
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