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Freelancing

This section includes resources related to freelancing options. Whether you’re interested in an occasional assignment, or working full-time as a freelancer, you’ll find a world of opportunities in fields ranging from archeology to ‘zine editing. Once you have identified one or more specific areas of interest, constructing an effective job search strategy becomes much easier.

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ANTHROJOB.COM: Cultural anthropologists are sought for short term research projects around the globe.

GURU.COM: Billed as “the world’s largest marketplace for freelance talent”, guru.com offers listings in fields such as creative, IT, business consulting and office administration.

MUSICALCHAIRS.INFO: This site lists classical music jobs around the globe. Search for positions by field (instrument) and by location.

ONASSIGNMENT.INC: OnAssignment places scientists in temporary and temp to perm positions in clinical research, lab support and healthcare.

RELIEFWEB: This site contains short term and long term vacancies for humanitarian professionals in technical assistance, training, consulting capacities around the world.

SHOVELBUMS.ORG: Job listings in archaeology and cultural resource management are featured on this site. A list of international archaeology, CRM and preservation companies is also included on the webpage.

If you have any questions, contact our Assistant Director for Graduate Student Career Services, Rosanne Ecker. Email Rosanne or call 443-3616 to arrange an appointment with her.