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Anthropologists

Experience, Skills, and Personality Traits

Obtaining experience as a research assistant or a teaching fellow in grad school is highly recommended.

To be a successful anthropologist, you must be able to work as part of a team, as well as conduct research entirely on your own. Strong oral and written communication skills are essential in this field. Because much of your career will involve study and research, you should have great curiosity and a desire for knowledge. You should also have respect for other cultures because you'll be interacting closely with people with diverse backgrounds.