6 Unexpected Jobs for Anthropology Majors

We promise that none of them involve raiding a lost ark

By Brandi Dye

Sure, Indiana Jones is cool, but there are more jobs for anthropology majors beyond archaeology and academia, especially if excavating tombs isn’t your thing.

1. User …

By Erin Wheeler
Erin Wheeler Career Consultant
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Federal Resume Writing: USAJOBS and Resume Builder

USAJOBS.gov is the official job-search website of the US Government. You have likely used it before if you have applied for a federal position. Along with listing the vast majority of open US government positions, USAJOBS also has an extensive …

By Erin Wheeler
Erin Wheeler Career Consultant
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Mastering Personal Finance: Financial Tips and Insights for Women Graduating College

Graduating from college is an exciting milestone, but it also brings new financial responsibilities and challenges. As women enter the workforce and begin their professional journeys, it is crucial to develop a strong foundation in personal finance. In this article, …

By Raquel Montalvo Perez
Raquel Montalvo Perez
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A Resume is Like a Recipe

So the Super Bowl is coming up, right?  What should you take to the party?  Something easy.  Something that doesn’t require a stove.  How about Buffalo Chicken Dip?! 

What is the first thing you do after you make that decision?  …

By Alyson Kavalukas
Alyson Kavalukas Assistant Director
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Student Athlete Guide to Getting a Job

Nearly half a million students compete as NCAA athletes, yet far fewer actually go on to professional sports after college. Some of these student athletes have goals unrelated to sports after they finish school while others do not get the …

By Alex Ball
Alex Ball Pre-Law & Social Sciences Career Consultant
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Do Nonprofit Employees Get Paid Enough? A Guide to Nonprofit Salaries

Bryna Dilman • Nov 25, 2022

Nonprofit organizations play a crucial role in addressing social, economic, and environmental issues in all over the world. However, from your executive director to your fundraising manager to your volunteer coordinator, a common concern among …

By Erin Wheeler
Erin Wheeler Career Consultant
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9 STEPS TO START YOUR CAREER AS A NONFICTION WRITER

BY RICHARD NOLAN

Have you ever dreamed of a writing career? The dreaming will never be enough to reach your goal. If you want to write nonfiction professionally, you need to start working on your writing skills now. Of course, you …

By Erin Wheeler
Erin Wheeler Career Consultant
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FIVE WOMEN WHO MADE HISTORY IN US POLITICS

Throughout US history, women have been historically underrepresented in all aspects of politics. While we look to close the gender gap in politics, it is important to remember the accomplishments of the women who came before us and did their …

By Erin Wheeler
Erin Wheeler Career Consultant
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Meet Claire: Career Center Support Sent Her to London!

With Internship Week and other Career Center events right around the corner, we chatted with Claire Tierney, who secured an internship this past year with the help of Career Consultants at Pitt! Claire is a double major in Economics and …

By Julia Kebuladze
Julia Kebuladze Marketing & Communications Intern
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Pitt2Pitt Scholarship Program for Pitt Grads

Graduating Pitt undergraduates and alumni can receive up to a $7,500 tuition scholarship per year when they enroll in a participating Pitt graduate or professional program (listed below).

We know your Pitt education has prepared you for the next level—obtaining …

By Alyson Kavalukas
Alyson Kavalukas Assistant Director
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