Research is a major interest of most scholars and a large component of many of the jobs covered in this book. Whether they are involved in their own research or depend on the findings of others for their work, most scholars rely heavily on research in any of a variety of fields. As you have [...]
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May 19th, 2012
Researchers, Writers, and Genealogists
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Botanical Specialists, Profiles
Some botanical scholars have shared their stories with us. Read the following accounts to see whether their experiences match your interests. You’ll also learn about two interesting settings where these professionals work. Longwood Gardens Longwood Gardens is located in Kennett Square, Pennsylvania, a suburb of Philadelphia. It is really more of a display garden than [...]
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Botanical Specialists, Training
If you ask botanical garden or arboretum professionals what kind of training they think you’ll need, most are likely to recommend a college internship as the way to get started. Not only will an internship provide you with contacts for future employment, it will expose you to the different career options available within these settings [...]
admin Posted in Global Scholar Tags: career, college, degree, education, employment, job, profession, training No Comments » May 16th, 2012
Museum Curators, Training
How you proceed will depend on your interests and circumstances. If you are clear from the start about which avenue you wish to pursue, you can create your course of study at the university of your choosing by taking the appropriate courses. This type of educational background still serves as the main foundation for successful [...]
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Museum Curators
If you ask some people what they think of museums, they might tell you that the word conjures up images of yawn-stifling tours in quiet, tomblike places, the atmosphere as inspiring as the inside of a crypt. The idea of displaying and examining the art and artifacts that make up the world’s history reminds them [...]
admin Posted in Global Scholar Tags: already know, book, career, Civil War, employment, Julia Childs No Comments » May 15th, 2012
Psychologists, Profiles
Read the following real-life accounts from two psychologists to see whether this might be the right field for you. Denise Stybr—School Psychologist Denise Stybr has been a school psychologist with the Center Cass School District in Downers Grove, Illinois, since 1990. She earned a B.S. in psychology from the University of Illinois, Urbana, and an [...]
admin Posted in Global Scholar Tags: career, college, degree, job, life, stress, students, working No Comments » May 14th, 2012
Archaeologists, Job Outlook and Salaries
There are relatively few openings in the field of teaching archaeology. However, federal grants and contracts provide more opportunities in archaeological fieldwork and research. A lot of this work is being conducted in the western and southwestern states, such as Colorado, Arizona, and New Mexico. Particularly in northwestern New Mexico, there is a strong industry [...]
May 14th, 2012
Archaeologists, Qualifications
Do you have what it takes to become an archaeologist? Take this self-evaluation quiz to find out. Answer true or false to the following statements. I have above-average academic ability. I have an avid interest in science and history. Hours of strenuous activity (lifting, carrying, shoveling) do not pose a problem for me. I have [...]
May 12th, 2012
A job, a career or a vocation – you love?
OK, so your job is something you do because you want or need, the world gets smaller – you have not noticed, because you’re too busy to do what you must do to survive. – You know – sleeping, get up, go to work, sleep, get up, go to work .. ohh, and throw in [...]
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Profiles, Librarians and Archivists
Two librarians and an archivist have shared their stories with us. Read their accounts to learn more about these fields. Steve Oserman—Reference Librarian Steve Oserman generously shared his personal account for this book. Sadly, he has since passed away, but his contribution about the career that he loved is still a valuable addition to this [...]
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