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Ready or Not
An Archaeological Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Needs Assessment
Published online by Cambridge University Press: 29 November 2023
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Debates about the best means of preparing archaeologists continue. This article reviews data from 674 archaeological job postings to assess in-demand archaeological knowledge, skills, and abilities. The needs assessment reveals American archaeology's demand for dynamic, highly skilled professionals capable of identifying, preserving, and protecting the past. The skills demanded in archaeology job postings are the skills necessary to not only succeed as an archaeologist in any sector but also meet the challenges faced by the discipline more generally.
Continúan los debates sobre la mejor manera de preparar a los arqueólogos. Este artículo revisa los datos de 674 anuncios de trabajo arqueológicos para evaluar los conocimientos, habilidades y destrezas arqueológicos en demanda. La evaluación de necesidades revela la demanda de la arqueología estadounidense de profesionales dinámicos y altamente calificados capaces de identificar, preservar y proteger el pasado. Las habilidades exigidas en las ofertas de trabajo de arqueología son las habilidades necesarias para tener éxito como arqueólogo en cualquier sector y las mismas habilidades necesarias para enfrentar los desafíos que enfrenta la disciplina en general.
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