Anthropologists

Study the history of humanity, our current state of physical, social, linguistic, and cultural evolution, and our behavior, as well as the societies, institutions, and movements that have shaped our understanding of these topics, in order to inform public policy.

Career Snapshot

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Study the origin, development, and behavior of human beings. May study the way of life, language, or physical characteristics of people in various parts of the world. May engage in systematic recovery and examination of material evidence, such as tools or pottery remaining from past human cultures, in order to determine the history, customs, and living habits of earlier civilizations.
Leadership
HIGH
Critical decision making
LOW
Level of responsibilities
LOW
Job challenge and pressure to meet deadlines
LOW
Dealing and handling conflict
LOW
Competition for this position
HIGH
Communication with others
HIGH
Work closely with team members, clients etc.
HIGH
Comfort of the work setting
HIGH
Exposure to extreme environmental conditions
LOW
Exposure to job hazards
LOW
Physical demands
LOW
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Characteristics

Physical demands
Comfort of the work setting
Competition for this position
Communication with others
Job challenge and pressure to meet deadlines
Dealing and handling conflicts
Leadership
Critical decision making
Work closely with team members, clients etc.
Level of responsibilities
Exposure to extreme environmental conditions
Exposure to job hazards

Activities

Analyzing Data or Information Know More
Documenting/Recording Information Know More
Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships Know More
Getting Information Know More
Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events Know More
Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others Know More
Processing Information Know More
Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge Know More

Areas of Study

Communications and Media Know More
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English Language Know More
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History and Archeology Know More
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Sociology and Anthropology Know More

Degrees

Key Abilities

  1. Deductive Reasoning Know More
  2. Inductive Reasoning Know More
  3. Oral Comprehension Know More
  4. Oral Expression Know More
  5. Problem Sensitivity Know More
  6. Speech Clarity Know More
  7. Written Comprehension Know More
  8. Written Expression Know More

Colleges

Top Skills

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