The benefits of graduating with a degree in anthropology is that an anthropological education teaches individuals how to think critically, appreciate and understand other peoples' worldviews, and how to be better global citizens. All of these attributes make for successful employees. This page will continue to evolve as I add more links and resources.
It is not immediately clear what job opportunities are available to people who graduate with a bachelors in anthropology. Here are some resources to help you get started:
When searching jobs within the field, a great place to start is the American Anthropological Association. You’ll need to filter the search on this accordingly:
LinkedIn is arguably the best way to sort through positions. I find LinkedIn to be better for filtering relevant positions over Indeed or ZipRecruiter. It is worthwhile to set up an account with LinkedIn if you don't already have one.
A lot of states will have historical societies or non profits that will hire people with a variety of backgrounds Here are some state specific jobs:
The Ohio Environmental Council: https://theoec.org/careers-internships/
The Ohio Historical Society: https://www.applicantpro.com/openings/ohiohistory/jobs
North Carolina Department of Natural and Cultural Resources: https://www.ncdcr.gov/about/employment
Federal Jobs: You might need to sort through these but occasionally the government has relevant positions (especially in archaeology). If you do decide to apply to government positions it is imperative you use the USAjobs resume builder to submit your application. All applicants are screened through HR first and the HR department may not have any experience in the field to which you are applying. Assuming you do not currently work for the federal government you need to filter your search results to positions that are 'Open to the public' (found on the right hand column after you type in your search parameters):
https://www.usajobs.gov/Search/Results?hp=public&k=Anthropology%20
https://www.usajobs.gov/Search/Results?hp=public&k=grant%20management%20&p=1
All remote government jobs: https://www.usajobs.gov/Search/Results?hp=public&p=1&rmi=true
If you are interested in archaeology related jobs, Shovel Bums is a great resource. This avenue is particularly good if you need or want more archaeology experience:
If you are more experienced within the field of archaeology start looking for Cultural Resource Management (CRM) firms that are hiring. Another option could be to look and see if any engineering firms are hiring archaeologists. These opportunities are usually limited to people with a masters degrees but you may be able to get an entry level position.
If you are interested in more biological anthropology jobs, here are some resources in the primate /conservation world and medical anthropology.
https://groups.google.com/a/g-groups.wisc.edu/g/primate-job?pli=1 (hosted through the University of Wisconsin-Madison)
More wildlife related jobs: https://jobs.rwfm.tamu.edu/
Entry level museum jobs are also an option. These may not pay very well but could lead to promotions or give you more experience working in museums that could set you up later on for a better career in museums. For example:
Museums: https://www.indeed.com/m/viewjob?jk=2f8f79c02cdaa86c&from=serp
Research and development: https://www.indeed.com/m/jobs?q=Research+%26+Development
Another option is to work for publishing companies. These positions are more likely to be remote and while they may not be directly related to anthropology, the skills you learn in your anthro major will transfer nicely.
Sage Publishing: https://jobs-sagepub.icims.com/jobs/search?pr=0&mobile=false&width=1087&height=500&bga=true&needsRedirect=false&jan1offset=-300&jun1offset=-240
Pearson Publishing: https://pearson.jobs/
Oxford University Press: https://global.oup.com/academic/careers/
Online Education Platforms:
Other options include working at universities in positions such as HR, admissions, academic affairs, etc. Or similarly in hospitals in HR, patient support, etc. Anthropologists are very successful working human resource departments because the education in anthropology is centered around human interaction and how to be better global citizens. Grant agencies are also a good opportunity for anthropology graduates.
Interestingly, research shows that while cover letters and generic resumes are not the best way to select a candidate for a position, that still seems to be the method most hiring managers use.