History Career Snaps
Introduction
Career Snaps are snapshot introduction resource pages that invite you to explore a list of career titles and consider what piques your initial curiosity. Below are highlights of titles related to the major of History.
Please note: Career paths below vary in terms of required experience, education, and/or licensures, and further research into career paths of interest is important to help identify which require advanced degrees or bachelor's degrees.
Check what feels right! Feel free to review and consider how these titles appeal to your interests and how you would like to apply your major further. Check off titles of interest to begin the exploration process.
Keep in mind that this is not an exhaustive list but a starting point to connect your interests and to highlight some of the ways students with your major have transitioned to various career paths. Note that career titles may vary depending on the organization or company.
Career Titles
Business, Marketing & Sales
- Account Coordinator
- Business Operations Manager
- Customer Success Specialist
- Grant Writer
- Healthcare Business Analyst
- Human Resources Generalist
- Management Consultant
- Market Research Analyst
- Marketing Coordinator
- Marketing Manager
- Project Coordinator
- Project Manager
- Talent & Recruiting Coordinator
- Urban & Regional Planner
Communications, Marketing & Public Relations
- Author
- Arts Administrator
- Biographer
- Casting Director
- Communications Specialist
- Copywriter
- Cultural Educator
- Director
- Editorial Assistant
- Event Planner
- Film Editor
- Graphic Designer
- Photographer
- Publisher
- Public Relations Specialist/Assistant
- Scriptwriter/Screenwriter
- Social Media Specialist
- Visual Artist
Education & Student Services
- Academic Advisor
- Academic Librarian
- Admissions Officer
- Civil Service Administrator
- Curriculum Specialist
- Director of Youth Ministry
- Elementary, Middle, and Secondary Teacher
- Historic Site Educator
- Historical Interpreter
- Museum Educator
- Professor
- Religious Educator
- Training Specialist
- Tutor
- Youth Pastor
Human Services, Counseling & Social Impact
- Case Manager
- Community Outreach Coordinator
- Victim Advocate
- Youth Advocate
- Social Services Coordinator
- College Access Advisor
- Career Advisor
- Student Success Coach
- Program Coordinator (Nonprofit or Social Impact)
- Restorative Justice Coordinator
- Immigration Case Worker
- Refugee Resettlement Specialist
- Housing Advocate
- Public Health Educator
- Research Assistant (Social Policy or Human Services)
Museums, History & Cultural Heritage
- Administrative Assistant
- Antique Dealer
- Archivist
- Business Analyst
- Curator
- Exhibit Coordinator
- Exhibit Installer
- File Clerk
- Heritage Manager
- Historical Society Manager
- Intelligence Officer
- Judicial Clerk
- Legal Assistant
- Librarian
- Library Archive Assistant
- Litigation Support
- Museum/Gallery Curator
- Paralegal
- Records Manager
- Research Assistant
Research
- Academic Researcher
- Archeologist
- Bioethicist
- Conservation Officer
- Demographer
- Educational Researcher
- Genealogist
- Historic Preservation Specialist
- Historic Projects Coordinator
- Preservation/Restoration Assistant
- Policy Research Assistant
- Radio/Television Researcher
- Reference Researcher
- Research Analyst
- Social Science Research Analyst
- Publications Researcher
- Urban Planning Research Assistant
Ready for the Next Steps?
Curious about what else is out there? Use these prompts to explore new possibilities and take a moment to reflect on what resonates most with you.
Career Reflection Questions
Career Reflection Questions
Use these questions to begin reflecting on the factors that can help you choose a career, such as your interests, skills, and values.
Interests: What career titles above resonate with you the most?
Skills: What skills do you enjoy using and would like to apply in a future career? (Examples: Critical thinking, Research skills, Creative Problem Solving, Written and Oral Communication, etc.)
Values: What core values are most important to you, and how might your careers of interest align with your values? (Examples: Financial Stability/Earning Potential, Helping Others, Creativity, Equity/ Social Justice, Health & Wellness, etc.)
Career Exploration with AI
Career Exploration with AI
Interests: I’m interested in [list top 2 career areas above]. What are some career options that I can pursue with a Bachelor’s in History that combine these areas?
Skills: I enjoy using [list 2-3 skills you brainstormed]. What careers could I pursue with a Bachelor’s in History that allow me to use these skills every day?
Values: My top values are [list 2-4 values you brainstormed]. What careers could I pursue with a Bachelor’s in History that align with those values?
AI Prompts for a Deeper Dive
AI Prompts for a Deeper Dive
- What transferable skills would I get from pursuing a Bachelor’s in History and how would they fit into the jobs in [career areas of interest]?
- Which careers could I pursue with a Bachelor’s in History that allow me to combine my interest in [list 2-4 career areas of interest] while staying true to my values of [list 2-4 values you brainstormed]?
- Which industries often hire people with a Bachelor’s in History without requiring graduate school or certification?
- What are some careers that can be pursued with a Bachelor’s degree in History where [list 2-4 skills] are important, and how do they contribute to the career?
- How can I combine my interest in [topic] and my History background into a meaningful career path?
- What types of volunteer work and on-campus activities would help me build experience for a job in [career field] while using my background in History?
- What might a typical workday look like for people in [list 2-4 career titles you checked above]?
- What internships can I participate in that would help prepare me for a career in [career area/career title]?
- What organizations in [location] offer internships related to [career interest or topic] that align with my values of [list of 2-3 values]?
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