Anthropologists and Archeologists
On the Job
Anthropologists and Archeologists study the way of life, language, or physical characteristics of people in different parts of the world. They may study people who lived in the past. They may recover material evidence, such as tools or pottery from past human societies.
Typical Work Tasks
People who work in this career often:
- Analyze forensic evidence to solve crimes.
- Collect information from people through observation, interviews, or surveys.
- Conduct anthropological or archaeological research.
- Conduct historical research.
- Conduct research on social issues.
- Conduct scientific research of organizational behavior or processes.
- Collect archival data.
- Conduct anthropological or archaeological research.
- Prepare scientific or technical reports or presentations.
- Record research or operational data.
Typical Working Conditions
- Using e-mail.
- The freedom to determine tasks, priorities, and goals.
- Freedom to make decisions without supervision.
- Working with a group or team.
- Working indoors in environmentally controlled conditions.
- Sitting.
- High levels of competition.
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