Careers in History

Sales Services Representative: Describe a service’s features, demonstrate its use and other attractive options.

 

Attorney: Represent one of the parties in criminal and civil trials by presenting evidence and arguing in court to support their client.  They also counsel their clients concerning their legal rights and obligations and suggest particular courses of action in business and personal matters.

 

Marketing Research Analyst: Concerned with the potential sales of a product or service.  They analyze data on past sales to predict future sales.  They also, gather data on competitors and analyze prices, sales, and methods of marketing and distribution.

 

Government Executives: Chief executives and legislators at the Federal, State, and local levels direct government activities and pass laws that affect us daily.  Most executives are elected constituents, but many managers are hired by a local government executive, council, or commission, to whom they are directly responsible.  These officials formulate and establish government policy and develop Federal, State, or local laws and regulations

 

Conservators: Manage, care for, and preserve, treat, and document works of art, artifacts, and specimens.  It sometimes requires historical, scientific, and archaeological research. (Occupational Outlook Handbook)

 

Physician: Examine patients, order, perform and interpret diagnostic tests, obtain medical histories, administer treatment for people with injuries or disease and diagnose illness. (Occupational Outlook Handbook)

 

Assistant Manager: Provide support and services to lower employees and upper management.

 

Youth Minister: Discuss religious and spiritual needs with the congregations youth.

 

Graphic Designer: Create art to communicate ideas, thoughts, or feelings. Use a variety of print, electronic, and fit media to create designs that meet clients needs.

 

Desktop Publisher: Use a keyboard to enter and select the size and style of type, the column width, and appropriate spacing and to store it in the computer. An entire newspaper, catalog, or book page, complete with artwork and graphics, can be made up on the screen exactly as it will appear in print.

 

Historic Interpreter: Researchs, analyzes, and interprets the past. Use many sources of information in their research, including government and institutional records, newspapers and other periodicals, photographs, interviews, film, and unpublished manuscripts such as personal diaries and letters.

 

Public Relations Specialist: Serve as advocates for businesses governments, universities, hospitals, schools, and other organizations, and build and maintain positive relationships with the public.

 

Foreign Language Teacher: Act as facilitators using interactive discussions and "hands-on" learning to help students learn and apply concepts of foreign language.

 

Paralegal: Carry out duties delegated from lawyers, such as setting legal fees, giving legal advice, and presenting cases in court. They also help prepare for closings, hearing trials, and corporate meeting and investigate cases.

 

Museum Coordinator: Assist curators and conservators by performing various preparatory and maintenance tasks on museum items.

 

Corrections Officer: Responsible for overseeing individuals who have been arrested and are awaiting trial or who have been convicted of a crime. Maintain security and inmate accountability in order to prevent disturbances, assaults or escapes.

 

Sales Representative: Make a product or program attractive to other businesses or consumers to buy.

 

Editor: Select and prepare material for publications or broadcast and review and edit a writer’s work.

 

Librarian: assist people in finding information and using it effectively in their personal and professional lives.

 

Security Officer: Patrol and inspect property to protect against fire, theft, vandalism and illegal activity.

 

Reporter: Gather information, prepare stories, and make broadcasts that inform us about local, State, national and international events.  Investigate leads and news tips, observe events at the scene, and interview people. (Occupational Handbook).

 

Writer: Develop original fiction and nonfiction for books, magazines, trade journals, online publications, company newsletters, radio and television broadcasts, motion pictures, and advertisements (Occupational Handbook).   

 

Judge: Apply law and oversee the legal process in courts according to local, state and federal laws. Preside over cases concerning every aspect of society. Ensure that trials and hearing are conducted fairly and that the court administers justice in a manner that safeguards the legal rights of all parties involved. (Occupational Handbook).

 

Dean of Students: Assists president and develops budgets and academic policies and programs for the school.