History is often viewed as a non-vocational subject. However with so many history graduates going into a wide range of careers this premise needs to be challenged! Studying history provides many transferable skills which are valued by employers, including:
- critical reasoning and analytical skills
- the capacity to solve problems and think creatively
- an ability to conduct research using ICTs, primary and secondary sources
- the ability to construct an argument by selecting and ordering evidence and then communicating in a persuasive manner, orally and in writing
- communication skills such as negotiating, questioning, summarising
- an ability to discuss ideas in groups, accepting the ideas of others and reaching an agreement
- the capacity to think objectively and approach ideas with an open mind
- an appreciation of the diverse factors that influence the actions of groups and individuals in society.
So, with this flexible combination of skills which careers could be pursued?
Jobs directly related include:
- Archivist
- Secondary school teacher
- Museum or gallery conservator
Jobs less directly related but where history skills would be useful include:
barrister or solicitor, librarian, journalist, writer, public service administrator, primary school teacher, careers information provider.
Check out this website http://www.teachertube.com/viewVideo.php?video_id=191139 for three and a half minutes of images from history, related to the history skills described above and put to a Coldplay soundtrack!
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