Ray Said:

What kinda jobs does having a major in history involved?

We Answered:

Here is a site that may answer some questions for you :)

Among the jobs you can consider are: advertising executive, analyst, archivist, broadcaster, campaign worker, consultant, congressional aide, editor, foreign service officer, foundation staffer, information specialist, intelligence agent, journalist, legal assistant, lobbyist, personnel manager, public relations staffer, researcher, teacher . . . the list can be almost endless.

More specifically, though, with your degree in history you can be an educator, researcher, communicator or editor, information manager, advocate, or even a businessperson.

Sherry Said:

What kind of jobs can history major have?

We Answered:

I also received my history degree and didn't want to teach. The good news about a history degree is that you are really suited to move on to quite a few graduate/law schools.

But if you still want to work in history and only like to work with small groups, I would look into archival sciences. This is a rapidly growing field. There are quite a few graduate programs in the country that will give you a legs up on this career field. I would look at the University of Washington or the very fine Cooperstown Graduate Program in New York (this one almost guarantees you a great career in the museum world).

Another option if you want to grad school is Historic Restoration, also a very quickly growing industry. There are quite a few programs in the country for this as well, including Eastern Michigan University which has a very good program that is pretty easy to get into.

If you want to end with your Bachelors, I would look at interning in a small local museum. Volunteer to do anything and have the museum director help you find a starting job in a museum. If you are not committed to a locality, there are quite a few entry level positions.

I personally interned at the famed Greenfield Village (The Henry Ford) in Michigan and 7 years later I am an executive director for a pretty large museum. I did lucky and a few things fell into my lap, but it wasn't overly difficult.

Just like any other career field, if you work hard and aren't afraid to start at the bottom...you can make a career of history. Amazingly the money isn't too bad. You make the same as a teacher and eventually work your way up to the salary of a principal.

Denise Said:

I'm applying for jobs online and one company is asking for a salary history how do I?

We Answered:

Are they asking for salary history or salary requirements? These are two different things and require different responses.

For salary history, you have no option but to give them the correct numbers, only if it is a required field. If not, I tend to leave it blank.

For salary requirements, you should include it on the cover letter in a paragraph stating "My salary requirements are ........" I woould always quote a little higher than what you expect, but not too high that you are not considered for the interview.

Barbara Said:

What are some jobs in the history field?

We Answered:

I am a history major. There are many things that you can do with the degree, but many of them require additional work.

These include teaching, working as a curator/guide in a museum, working in a national park, setting up, running, and participating in historical reenactments, and other choices that do not come to mind.

My advice would be to contact the dean of history at a major university and ask for their input.

You say you love reading and writing - fiction or non? I'm from Missouri and we have a number of schools that offer creative writing degrees. You could always look in the English field as you would be able to combine your loves of reading and writing.

Terri Said:

What kind of job can I get with an art history major and writing minor?

We Answered:

With art history, you might be able to write reviews for museums or have something to do with antiques. To get anything stable you'll have to get a Masters and maybe, just maybe, be an Art Curator.

Just out of curiosity, did you enroll in college with the ambition to major in Art History? What reasons did you have?