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Job Resources for the Graduate Student in History

In addition to the resources provided below, graduate students are encouraged to consult with their advisor and the Washington University Career Center for assistance throughout the job search process. The Washington University Career Center regularly provides workshops and programming to assist graduate students.

Washington University Career Center

http://careers.wustl.edu

314-935-5930

Graduate Student Resources

http://careers.wustl.edu/GR_Students/ghome.html

The Career Center offers free, one-on-one counseling for graduate students. Please call the number provided above to learn more, or to schedule an appointment. Throughout the year, the Career Center offers workshops for graduate students on a variety of career-related topics, such as resume writing and interviewing. In addition, students going on the job market may join targeted career search teams, which are designed to support and motivate you during the job search process. The website also includes information about upcoming events.

Academic Job Listings

American Historical Association's Perspectives

http://www.historians.org/perspectives

Perspectives includes job ads in their print publication and online; however, only members can view the online ads.

The Chronicle of Higher Education

http://www.chronicle.com

Lists job ads by date of posting.

H-Net Job Guide

http://www.h-net.org/jobs

Jobs are posted online and via the H-Net Job Announcement listserv, both of which may be accessed for free.

Non-Academic Job Listings

Beyond Academe

http://www.beyondacademe.com

Designed by historians, this site allows users to explore information about non-academic career options.

The Chronicle of Higher Education

http://www.chronicle.com

MuseumJobs.com

http://www.museumjobs.com

This website lists museum and archive-related positions in the United States and abroad.

National Archives and Records Administration Careers

http://www.archives.gov/careers/index.html

Lists job opportunities with NARA.

Organization of American Historians: Job Announcements

http://www.oah.org/announce/jobs.html

A current listing of job opportunities relevant to historians.Smithsonian Career Centerhttp://www.si.edu/ohrThe official website for job opportunities with the Smithsonian Institute.Wrk4us Email Listservhttps://lists.duke.edu/sympa/info/wrk4usThis listserv is designed specifically for individuals who are seeking non-academic careers with their degrees.

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