In general, work a set schedule. This doesn't apply when doing fieldwork.
May travel to live among other cultures.
May work part time or full time. College professors are most likely to work part time.
Most work over 40 hours a week. This depends on fieldwork and workload associated with teaching at a college or university.
ANTHROPOLOGISTS will:
study people.
examine the details that make up everyday life in a society, such as language, food, politics, and religion
ANTHROPOLOGISTS frequently:
study artifacts such as tools, pottery, and baskets from ancient cultures. They also study existing cultures.
do their studies in an office setting or they may be out in the field doing hands-on research
It is important that ANTHROPOLOGISTS be able to:
have good oral and written communication skills; and
be self-motivated
be accurate and thorough in doing a job
