Career questions tagged history
What steps did you take to get into museum curation?
Hi, I'm fresh out of high school, and I love all kinds of art, art history, cultural and ethnic studies, and history. I love making art myself, as well, and learning about other groups of people. I am thinking I want to go into Museum Curation. Wondering what steps you took to get into this field, does it bring you joy, and what does a day in the life look like? Is it rewarding? Does it pay well? Thank you for your time!
How do you transition your soft skills and knowledge from one profession to another? I plan on entering a Master's of Library Science program this year. I am coming from a general humanities background, and I am aiming for anything in the GLAM (Galleries, Libraries, Archives, Museums) space. My current background and skills are most applicable to Archives and Libraries, since I have mostly been working in history and research. Libraries and Archives will also be my focus in grad school. I would like to gain skills in all these fields, what can I do to get more experience in Galleries/Museums and become more well-rounded?
Graduating Senior at John Jay College, BA in Humanities and Justice
How to apply for teaching jobs?
When applying for high school history teacher jobs, what are schools specifically looking for in candidates? I want to work at an inner city school, what experiences and qualifications do schools in cities look for?
What are some career options for someone who is majoring in History and minoring in Business Administration besides teaching?
I just want to know what my options are. Teaching is definitely an option, but I want to know what are some other options.
Why have to take specific school courses at a young age like history if we aren't growing up to be a history teacher?
because I'm not gonna need to learn about Greek gods to be a lawyer so I feel some courses are not very useful.
what are some good careers for people with adhd?
what are some good jobs for somebody who has adhd/autism, but doesnt like math or have any interest in working into the medical feild. but does very well in english and the soical sciences.
As a high school student interested in politics, history, geography, city government, etc. What could be a good major/career path for me?
I am not really sure what major I want to go into for college. I know I could do political science but I just don't see that being a gateway into a career (correct me if I'm wrong). If there is a major/career in that sphere I would love to know what that would be. I was thinking law but I'm not sure if that is exactly what I want to pursue, I'm definetly open though. If there is any good ideas, please let me know.
What is the best way to get internships in college?
I am a female high school senior. I have many career interests in the following fields: international relations, history, English, education, politics, and more. I am a proud and active member of the National Beta Club and the Family, Career, and Community Leaders of America. I enjoy learning and plan to attend a college in the southeast region.
What careers might suit someone interested in both STEM and the humanities?
I'm a HS junior and I've always been interested in both STEM and the humanities. I especially like science, computer programming, and history. I've struggled to narrow down specific careers I would like to pursue, since I'd really like to combine multiple of my interests. I know that I could probably major in interdisciplinary studies in college, but what kinds of careers might span fields like this?
History Teachers: How do you stay current with new research and developments in history?
what are the sources you use to get most of your knowledge of history? 10th grade, interested in us, and world history. I want to go to bgsu or terra in Ohio to be a history major.
What educational path should I take to do Textile Conservation What schools have programs for it??
What majors in college lead to a career in this field? How should I approach an educational path? What schools have good offering? Thanks!
Career Help!! I would love some help if anybody can recommend any pathways to look into. Thank you so much!?
Hi there, I am in Year 11 (sophomore year) and I am struggling to connect to any jobs that match my interests but also match my personality and lifestyle. I love psychology, history, research, journalism, and statistics. I am very passionate about climate change and human rights, so I would love a career in which I can help others (I am also a very empathetic person so that also contributes to my desire to help others). I know that I want a good work-life balance - possibly a career where I can make my own business - and possibilities to earn a decent salary. I also can be quite anxious, so working in a corporate 9-5 setting sounds like my nightmare!! I would love some help if anybody can recommend any pathways to look into. Thank you so much!
What is the best way to help students improve their skills for answering history stimulus questions in an AP history class (Either AP World History or AP U.S. History)?
I've tutored another student who's had trouble with them but I'm not sure how to help her improve.
Am I good enough to secure a position in my chosen field?
I am hoping to pursue a career in history with the ultimate goal of becoming a professor of some sort. I understand that I am academically gifted and I am more knowledgeable about history than the average person, but that isn't exactly a high bar for collegiate positions. Everyone wanting these jobs is just as (or more) intelligent and knowledgeable as I am. Also, historically, I do not have the best track record of attaining employment. I have applied to dozens of positions in and around the town I live in, but have yet to gain any tangible employment. If a McDonald's will not even give me an interview, how could I hope to secure a position in such a niche, high-standards field?
What advice would you offer and opportunities would you highlight to someone pursuing their undergraduate degree in Anthropology, with an accompanying interest in Osteology and Ethics?
I am a 12th grader and uncommitted to a college at the moment. I am very passionate about Anthropology and am finding it difficult to find mentors in the field who can give me some words of advice towards the best opportunities and activities to pursue during the summer before undergrad and while in undergraduate school.
How has majoring in history, considering both the process and destination, helped influence and structure a seemingly unrelated career Where has it impacted the most? #Spring25
I am a transfer student that applied as a history major, and I’m still unsure of what to do career wise as I have a variety of interests.
What is better for my career, a Master’s in history or in education ?
I am a history undergrad with a social studies certificate, and I will be teaching in middle/high school education. What is better for my career, a Master’s in history or in education? I am also open to other degrees
What is the best part of teaching, specifically teaching history, to high school students What are the largest challenges to teaching high school students? #Spring25
I am planning to attend USI and getting a History Teaching degree (a program that gets me a teaching degree along with a history degree). What is the most difficult part about getting a history degree?
How much time is spent actually curating/socializing with artists as opposed to desk work in job positions like a Curator?
I am an undergrad student perusing a BA in Art History. I love to research, write, and immerse myself with art and artists. Will being a curator fulfill my passions?
How do you fight burnout (culture) in law school?
Is law school as hard as everyone says it is? What makes law school students so prone to burnout?
What are the current educational standards in Ohio for historical education? #Spring25
Hello! Grade 12 Highschooler here, currently majoring in social studies 9-12 education (with a focus on history). I have a good idea on my current required courses, but I am interested to know something about the job. What are the current standards in Ohio for historical education? Is there a regimented standard for the entire state, or it per school to decide? I am thinking of classes like World History, American History, or Government. If there are standards on the state level, how does a teacher usually find out when they change? How can I view those standards? Thank you all for your time. #Spring25
Could a degree in business, as well as history, help me find a career in Museum work?
I am a high school senior about to go to University. I am going to major in history with the goal of pursuing museum work or teaching. As much as I love history/humanities, they are not usually easy fields to break into or very high paying. Therefore, I'm would like to major in Business Admin. as well. Business is not what I'm passionate about, but it is something reliable I can fall back on if I can't find a job in the field I want. My question is mostly aimed to those in museum work, particularly those who are in charge of hiring: In your opinion, would a degree in both business and history stand out in a potential employee? And could the skills learned in a business degree apply to museum work in a way that would encourage potential employers to hire me? Thanks!
What can I do in addition to earning a History degree to increase my chances of becoming an archivist?
I am currently enrolled in a BA of History program for the fall and volunteer at IARA. What else can I do to make myself a more desirable candidate for employment?
How can I prepare myself for the difficulty and workload of a rigorous out-of-state university when transitioning from a small town high school?
I am a senior in a high school with only a handful of advanced and AP classes available. The university follows the core curriculum and I am interested in majoring in history and criminology.
How do I get into existentialism/absurdism in film?
Earlier I was asking how to sink myself into the world of film history. As time went on, I became interested in the world of absurdism/existentialism after reading Albert Camus' The Stranger and Franz Kafka. How do I learn more about these theories specifically in film?