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Do you want a job after college (or graduate school)? Your answer should be yes! To find out how four UMW History and American Studies majors have landed on their feet after college, be sure to attend this year’s Career Night event. The four alums will explain how they got to their current jobs (or [...]

Interested in attending law school and pursuing a career in law? Want to know more about the different careers you can have with a law degree? If so, be sure to attend the Career Forum of the Department of History and American Studies on Wednesday, February 16, 2011, 7pm, in Lee Hall 412. UMW Rector [...]

Attached here is the program schedule for Spring 2011 events and workshops hosted by the university’s Office of Career Services. Spring_2011 Calendar of Events- Public

Check out this wonderful opportunity for a paid internship at Gettysburg or Harpers Ferry. Contact Dr. McClurken if you’re interested in applying. [Note the deadline is coming up very fast.] Gettysburg National Military Park, Harpers Ferry National Historical Park Deadline:  January 14, 2011 The Richards Civil War Era Center at Penn State invites applications from [...]

Mount Vernon Archaeology seeks to hire the position of Assistant Archaeologist.  This is a fulltime, permanent position with benefits.  The successful candidate will work in conjunction with the Director of Archaeology to oversee the ongoing archaeological program at George and Martha Washington’s plantation. The position will oversee and implement all phases of archaeological research including planning field and laboratory [...]

From the Montpelier website Research Assistant—Documents The Research Assistant will work as a member of the Curatorial Department, with emphasis on conducting research and analyzing the correspondence of James and Dolley Madison and their contemporaries, with an emphasis on identifying furnishings and decorative arts elements. The position is grant funded for 12-18 months and is [...]

This would be a great job for one of our graduates, especially if you’ve certified to teach.   The following is from the CHNM website. The George Mason University, Center for History & New Media (CHNM) within the Department of History and Art History is hiring a full-time Outreach Manager for the National History Education Clearinghouse [...]

UMW’s Stafford Campus will host its 2010 Employer Fair on Thursday, March 18th from 4-7pm at University Hall.  Participating employers include public school institutions, the Peace Corps, National Park Service, and many others.  A full list of participating employers can be found at this link.

Interested in hearing how former History majors have made it in the world beyond college? Do you have questions about how to prepare for the job market or apply for graduate schools? Ever wanted to know how the skill sets you’re learning as a History major will translate into a job? If so, come hear [...]

Please see the following attachment that lists the programs and events sponsored by the Office of Career Services: CS calendar spring 2010 Please note the following important note from this announcement: Space is limited, so you must sign up for all workshops (excluding the fairs). Please register for workshops through your personal student account on [...]