Career Resources
Online Career Information for Historians
Careers in History--New Publication
Career Planning as an Undergraduate in History
Careers for Students of History
23 of the Best Jobs for History Majors
History is Not a Useless Major
The Unexpected Value of the Liberal Arts
The Most Robot-Resistant College Majors
Where Can You Find Data for Career Prospects of History Majors?
Career Opportunities for Liberal Arts
"What Can I Do With This Major: History"
"What can I do with my liberal arts degree?"
The Public History Navigator: How to Choose and Thrive in a Public History Graduate Program
Testimonials
"Entering the Job Market with a BA in History"
"What Life is Like After a History Major"
"From Grad School to 'The Atlantic': How a History Ph.D. . . . ended up in journalism"
Connecting the Dots: "Why a History Degree is Useful in the Business World"
Historian: U.S. Department of State
"Will picking the right college major land you a better job?"
"Let's Put History Everywhere!": A Career Diversity for Historians Interview"
"We Need the Liberal Arts More than Ever in a Digital World," Fareed Zakaria, Hufffington Post
Here's Why Nothing Prepares You For The 21st Century Like A Liberal Arts Education, Forbes Magazine
"What Can You Do with a Humanities Ph.D., Anyway?," The Atlantic
"What is the Value of an Education in the Humanities?" NPR
"Thinking Like a Historian in Scrubs: How I Use My BA in History"
Internships
"Why you should get a summer internship"
The Department of History has an internship program that allows you to receive 3 credit hours in history. Contact C. Brid Nicholson (cnichols@kean.edu) for more information.
Kean University Office for Career Development and Advancement
We have all been on the receiving end of the question: "So you are majoring in history. What do you plan to do with that?" Kean's Office for Career Development and Advancement is here to help. It offers a range of services at no cost to current students and alumni--services that could cost hundreds of dollars at for-profit career consultant services. They can help you with your career search, help you perfect your resume, and draft a cover letter. They also host Career Fairs both for aspiring teachers and those seeking non-teaching jobs. Register for them now!
For an overview of the services offered in the Office for Career Development and Advancement, or to register for a Career Fair, consult their website at the following link.
In addition to offering workshops and individual guidance, they distribute a range of resources that you will find below:
How can the Career Center Help You Find Work?
Resumes, Cover Letters & Thank You Letters
Fifty Standard Interview Questions