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An advanced education on landing your dream job
Do you love being in a classroom? Do you make the library your second home? Do spirited discussions make you feel alive? If you answered yes to any of these questions, your career choice has already been made. Now you need to choose an occupation. Careers for Scholars & Other Deep Thinkers provides all the information you need to launch a career as a:
University professor * Museum curator * Archaeologist * Anthropologist * Archivist * Librarian * Researcher * Animal behaviorist
Inside you'll find practical advice on deciding which calling is for you, along with firsthand accounts of everyday routines, information on working conditions of selected jobs, and a list of resources to help you get your foot in the door. Let Careers for Scholars & Other Deep Thinkers put you on the path to a dynamic and rewarding career.
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