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Do you or followers know of websites/organizations that post or gather archaeology/museum/heritage jobs around the world? I've tried doing some research but am unsure how to find I guess reliable and vetted sources, especially since I've never applied to jobs in other countries before (I'm Canadian if that makes any difference).
Hi there,
I'm mostly familiar with Shovel Bums, but that's pretty US centric. Like field schools, I get the sense that a lot of these jobs are also passed around by word of mouth, with people giving their recommendations and advice for who to steer clear of.
When you're searching, I would recommend looking for listings in a specific country rather than just searching for international jobs as a broad category. Also talk to the people who trained you to see if they have any contacts—whoever hires you will probably want to talk to them as references anyway.
While I haven't applied for any jobs like this, I would imagine there's also the added wrinkle of visas/language/travel that you may have to take on yourself. If you're going abroad, you'll have to compete with that country's native archaeologists, so be prepared for that.
I'll tag @archaeologistproblems as a Canadian professional who might have some advice? Anyone else is always welcome to chime in too.
-Reid
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grainelevator · 3 months
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This ~4000 year old depiction of interspecies midwifery is my favourite artifact at the museum
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buckets-of-dirt · 11 months
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Okay archaeology friends, field season is nigh in my part of the world and I'm determined to create (and stick to) a quick, easy, and effective morning/night stretch routine this year to prevent my body from falling apart too early. I found a pretty simple set of stretches recommended for construction workers, which I'll post below, but if anyone has suggestions for modifying it for the needs of your average field tech I'd be most grateful.
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stoneagefairy · 2 years
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The incredible bond between archaeologist and their flannel shirt
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kiryu-kazuma-bottoms · 7 months
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i’m an archaeologist and i’m in the only profession where i can legally say things like “pass me the knee cap” and “bones please wiggle more” while also sitting in a grave :D
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amentainsularis · 6 months
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On my desk, but make it “bioarchaeologist during field season”
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homochadensistm · 1 month
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"Don't worry, it's a Toyota" I say, as I plunge my poor little Yaris full speed into a pit of mud and rocks under heavy rain, to the complete horror of my bossman who's gonna have to find me my 5th replacement car
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womeninarchaeology · 2 months
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Looking for work in archaeology? Check out this blog with job board help!
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elishkaacademia · 2 months
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Ok my question about Indiana Jones is does he publish papers on his adventures/findings cause like he should be. there are like three options:
1. He does not write any papers and he just shows up with these super famous artifacts with no explaining behind it to the archaeology community
2. He does write papers but he leaves the adventure parts out of it “ oh yeah I was walking Egypt and just dug up the ark using my research”
3. He writes everything in a paper and either no one believes him or he is just regarded as the coolest person ever.
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victusinveritas · 9 months
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Soviet linguist, epigrapher and ethnographer Yuri Knorozov, who was particularly renowned for the pivotal role his research played in the deciphering of the Maya script, the writing system used by the pre-Columbian Maya civilization of Mesoamerica, 1971. His cat, Asya, was credited as co-author on most of his research--if she was not credited by publishers, Knorozov would bother them until they issued an apology and correctly cited her valuable research.
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chaoscalamari · 3 months
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Haha, greaaat
The one coworker I came out to as NB got fired immediately........
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chaotic-archaeologist · 7 months
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Wondering if you or any CRM people you know have advice about how to handle not being able to actually do a job you were hired for. I got hired by a local CRM firm, very excited for it. Professor spoke well of the company. Some of my classmates got hired too. I was looking for a summer job but by the time they got back to me school was starting up. I assumed they knew I was a student due to my answer to the "can you work out of town" interview question being a prolonged "uh" followed by "not during the semester." I didn't think I was getting the job after that but they informed me I did a week before classes started. I have a very packed semester and no availability besides weekends but most of their projects are weeks long out of town stuff. I'm worried about if I'll get a bad reputation in the field by hirers if I'm basically just taking the money from training and doing no actual work. Very embarrassed by this whole situation and don't know how to handle it.
Okay, so I really have no CRM experience, but I asked @wafflelovingbatgirl for their take on the situation. Feel free to correct me or add to this as you please. @archaeologysucks and @archaeo-geek maybe you can add your perspective.
Cultural Resource Management companies are just that—companies. You're dealing with a corporate entity who sees many many applicants in a field with high turnover. The reason they offered you a job that doesn't fit your availability is the same reason why they're probably not going to be upset when you decline: they're not thinking of you as an individual, just another applicant.
Now, even though I've never worked CRM, there are two lessons I think you can learn from this.
First, next time you apply for a job (while in school) clearly communicate that you cannot work during the semester. Use those exact words—I cannot do XYZ during the [university/college name] semester. Say it to whoever interviews you, and perhaps put it in an email if it comes up.
Second, you do not owe these companies any information. Clearly they don't remember you're in school right now, and you don't have to remind them. It is perfectly acceptable for you to reply with something along the lines of "thank you for your offer, but I have since found another opportunity." This is true, and it just so happens that current opportunity is school. You could say the same thing if another CRM firm had reached out to you in the time it took this first one to respond.
Honestly, it would probably be fine if you never responded to them. Congratulations: you are now most likely on a list that they will send out to everyone who has recently worked for them. Many of those people are not going to bother responding to yet another call for field techs if they're no longer in a position to take that work.
TL;DR this isn't personal. You know that and they know that. Don't stress.
-Reid
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goldentangerines · 2 months
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my 240 page archaeology notebook is full! carried it around with me & used it every single day for 9 months
to be loved is to be changed
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buckets-of-dirt · 5 months
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The next person who says "I wanted to be an archaeologist when I was a kid but now I have a real job" in my presence is gonna get yeeted
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micewithknives · 6 months
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I leave my post unsupervised overnight and it now has notes what are y’all doing to me
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archaeologysucks · 10 months
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Hey, I was hoping for a bit of realistic advice. I’m 42 and switching careers. I have 20 years of experience doing graphic art and journalism. I just graduated with an MA in archaeology. I’m also fighting several health conditions which cause chronic fatigue, and I have arthritis in my spine (as well as shoulders). At the moment I can’t work full time and I can’t excavate. I discovered I love Phase 1 research in grad school. Realistically, could I find a job in CRM or are my needs too restrictive? Would I be better off re-evaluating my limitations? Or focusing on finding a job elsewhere? Thanks!
I think you should be able to find research and report writing work without too much difficulty. There is a lot of it needed. I know people who do such things part time (24-32 hours per week), and many of them are able to work from home, because so many research resources are now available digitally. I recommend getting in touch with your local or regional CRM companies to ask about what their needs for such things are. Good luck with your plans.
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