Entry level archaeology; is there a career path?
Brett Colburn




Hey there
folks,
I’m new to
the group. My Name is Brett Colburn, I am preparing to graduate from a 4 year archaeology
program (technically masters) in Scotland. Although I’ve gotten several job offers
here in the UK, my chances of getting a work visa have been slashed for a
number of reasons. So here I am, back to the drawing board… in the US. What I’ve
found in doing some research is that employment here for entry level positions
is unregulated, unsteady, and underpaid. This scares me. And many other’s I presume.
My question is this;
As someone
who has put all of their eggs in a useless backet (the UK) what advice can you
offer to someone attempting to enter the job market here in the US? Broadly speaking
I’m curious as to the reliability of CRM work and how competitive applications
are. More specifically, I wonder if that work is frequently seasonal and if
there is frequently a distinguished upward trajectory at these firms.
P.S. Are
there any central bodies that establish a line of communication between the
public/ employees and employers? For example, in the you UK we have CIFA that
sets standards for all archaeological jobs.
Post ID#21048 - replied 9/25/2020 9:09 AM
RainCat




It's a very competitive field to get into compared to the pay and benefits you get out of it. It's also a bit of a career deadend. If you are going into it, I highly suggest figuring out a way to get your RPA, so you can actually run projects, and advance professionally.
Post ID#21049 - replied 10/4/2020 2:08 PM
Archaeovagrant




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