Speaker 1: Okay. So if you hear you're probably wondering what can
Speaker 1: I do with an anthropology degree these days? Spoiler alert,
Speaker 1: It is way more than just studying ancient cultures, although
Speaker 1: you can do that too. Whether it's working in tech,
Speaker 1: healthcare policy, nonprofits, or even helping solve crimes, this degree
Speaker 1: can take you in some pretty cool places. Stick around
Speaker 1: and I'll walk you through it. Welcome to this anthro life,
Speaker 1: brought to you in collaboration with the Anthropology Career Readiness Commission.
Speaker 1: I'm your host, Adam Gamwell. Anthropologists are problem solvers who
Speaker 1: specialize in understanding human behavior, cultural practices, and social dynamics.
Speaker 1: They help people and organizations identify the most important questions
Speaker 1: in any context, use a variety of investigative tools like interviews, surveys,
Speaker 1: and infield observations to answer them. Anthropologists also work to
Speaker 1: foster understanding between groups by bridging cultural gaps from misunderstandings
Speaker 1: or communication differences. And whether it's in a business setting
Speaker 1: such as helping companies better understand the customers and the
Speaker 1: customer needs, or in public health ensuring that healthcare is
Speaker 1: delivered in a culturally appropriate way, anthropologists use their knowledge
Speaker 1: to create solutions alongside and with the people that they
Speaker 1: aim to help. They're experts in examining social interactions, which
Speaker 1: allows them to pinpoint underlying issues that might not be
Speaker 1: immediately visible but are critical to the success of any
Speaker 1: project or initiative. If you're enjoying this episode and want
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Speaker 1: and getting it out to the world. You'll find anthropologists
Speaker 1: employed across a ton of different industries due to the
Speaker 1: ability to understand human behavior and cultural differences, because business,
Speaker 1: after all, is about human relationships, and you'll see anthropologists
Speaker 1: and sectors such as business and technology here. Anthropologists are
Speaker 1: integral to product design, user experience research, and management consulting.
Speaker 1: They help companies design products that will meet the needs
Speaker 1: of diverse populations by analyzing how different cultural groups can
Speaker 1: interact with technology and services. For instance, tech companies like
Speaker 1: Google and Microsoft Intel rely on anthropologists to improve their
Speaker 1: products by understanding the needs and habits of their global users.
Speaker 1: In public health, anthropologists play a vital role in understanding
Speaker 1: the cultural factors that influence patient behavior. By researching how
Speaker 1: different communities approach healthcare, they can help hospitals and help
Speaker 1: organizations design programs that cater to the specific needs of
Speaker 1: different groups. Whether they're involved in community health initiatives or
Speaker 1: analyzing health behaviors to prevent disease, anthropologists are at the
Speaker 1: front lines of making healthcare more inclusive and effective. Anthropologists
Speaker 1: are essential in nonprofits also, where their expertise is used
Speaker 1: for community development, grant writing, and social advocacy. You'll see
Speaker 1: them helping organizations design programs that are culturally appropriate and impactful,
Speaker 1: such as in the fields of environmental conservation, human rights, sources,
Speaker 1: social justice. Their understanding of cultural dynamics helps ensure the
Speaker 1: successive projects that aim to empower underserved communities. You'll also
Speaker 1: see anthropologists contributing to exhibit curation, education, and research in
Speaker 1: museums and cultural institutions. They work on preserving cultural heritage
Speaker 1: by developing exhibits that tell the stories of different societies.
Speaker 1: They also work with communities to preserve, conserve, and bring
Speaker 1: new opportunities around artifacts, sites and locations. Of cultural significance.
Speaker 1: You'll also see them translating local needs into government speak
Speaker 1: and international support to improve resource flows and vice versa.
Speaker 1: Cultural resource management is also another area where you're going
Speaker 1: to see anthropologists help protect archaeological sites and engage with
Speaker 1: local communities to preserve their cultural legacy, and in government rolls.
Speaker 1: Anthropologists to help shape public policy by analyzing the cultural
Speaker 1: and social implications of laws and initiatives. They work in
Speaker 1: community development, environmental resource management, and even foreign policy. Anthropologists
Speaker 1: also work in forensic departments alongside law enforcement to help
Speaker 1: identify human remains and solve criminal cases, which makes this
Speaker 1: a critical part of disaster recovery and criminal investigations. Anthropologists
Speaker 1: also find work in media, in publishing, using their storytelling
Speaker 1: skills to produce content that can resonate and speak to
Speaker 1: different kinds of cultural groups, and in universities where they
Speaker 1: teach your conduct research. So there is a ton of
Speaker 1: different industries in places that you can put your anthropology
Speaker 1: degree to work. The job market for anthropologists is robust,
Speaker 1: with growth projections between four and ten percent over the
Speaker 1: next decade, and this versatility is reflected in the fact
Speaker 1: that anthropologists are increasingly hired outside of traditional academic roles. Indeed,
Speaker 1: most anthropologists now work in industries such as business, healthcare, technology, government,
Speaker 1: and nonprofits. The demand for professionals who can interpret cultural
Speaker 1: data and understand human behavior is growing, especially as companies
Speaker 1: and organizations have to navigate global markets and increasingly diverse workforces.
Speaker 1: One reason for the strong job market is that an
Speaker 1: anthropology degree pairs well with other fields, whether it's business,
Speaker 1: public health, or public administration. And many anthropologies complement their
Speaker 1: degree with a specialization that aligns with their career interests,
Speaker 1: making them highly adaptable in today's rapidly changing job landscape.
Speaker 1: And moreover, anthropology offers flexibility in career choices. Many professionals
Speaker 1: find that their training allows them to move between industries
Speaker 1: or even create new career paths based on the effort
Speaker 1: evolving interests and skill sets that they bring to the table. So,
Speaker 1: for example, an anthropologist might start in nonprofit management and
Speaker 1: later transition to user experience research in a tech company,
Speaker 1: or we see folks starting in academia and then moving
Speaker 1: over into management consulting, for example. So with skills and
Speaker 1: research analysis and cultural interpretation, anthropologists are well prepared to
Speaker 1: adapt and thrive in numerous professional settings, and this is
Speaker 1: a good thing. So whether you're interested in working for
Speaker 1: a high tech company, a healthcare provider, or a nonprofit organization,
Speaker 1: anthropology offers a pathway to meaningful work. So the next
Speaker 1: time someone asks what can you do with anthropology degree,
Speaker 1: your question should be what can't you do? Thanks for
Speaker 1: tuning into this anthro life, and don't forget to subscribe
Speaker 1: and leave a comment. I'll be back next week with
Speaker 1: more insights into how culture, technology, and design shape our
Speaker 1: everyday lives. So stay tuned for thought pro working conversations
Speaker 1: that will broaden your perspective and sharpen your decision making skills.
Speaker 1: I'm your host, Adam Gamwell. We'll see you next time.