Becoming a Historian: A Survival Manual [Paperback]

For those just entering the historical work force, this revised and updated edition of Gustafson's popular guide provides the necessary practical information about the profession, revealing some of the unwrittenrules and containing invaluable advice on the specifics of graduate school, the job search, and various professional dilemmas.For those just entering the historical work force, this revised and updated edition of Gustafson's popular guide provides the necessary practical information about the profession, revealing some of the unwrittenrules and containing invaluable advice on the specifics of graduate school, the job search, and various professional dilemmas.Preface1. What Makes History a Profession?Code of EthicsRepresenting the Profession2. How to Apply to Graduate School.Deciding to ApplyGathering Information and ApplicationsWhat toLook for in a Program, Department, and SchoolThe ApplicationProcessSet Your Sights High3. Graduate Study.Course WorkComprehensive ExaminationsThe Dissertation4. Academic Relationships.Student RelationshipsProfessional NetworkingInternational Students,Students of Color, and Returning StudentsFaculty RelationshipsThe Issue of Sexual HarassmentChanging Programs or InstitutionsLeaving the Profession5. Funding Graduate and Postdoctoral Study.AssistantshipsFellowships and GrantsOther Employment,Internships, and Volunteer Work6. The Job Search.Defining GoalsCareer and Placement Office ServicesThe ProfessionalDossierWhere to Find Job ListingsJobs for Public Historians7. Survival at Interviews.Successful Academic InterviewingInterviewing at Archives, HistoricalSocieties, and MuseumsAwaiting a Response8. Considering and Accepting Job Offers.How the Job Offer Is PresentedMaking the DecisionPart-time orShort-term Positions9. Surviving the First Year as a Faculty Member.Preparing for TeachingResponsibilities of a Faculty MemberDaily Lifein the DepartmentGeneral Rules of ThumbPolicies on Family LeaveTaking Advantage of Leave PoliciesHow to Maló+