Archaeologists

What the job involves

• Uses aerial photography to locate sites that are suitable for excavation and/or digging (for artifacts)
• Plans and organises surveys and excavations within a particular archaeological site
• Conducts field work (digging for artifacts) using tools such as pickaxes, brushes and bulldozers
• Carries out examination, documentation and preservation of artifacts
• Performs analysis and interpretation of archaeological data and findings
• Writes reports about the data and findings for publication
• Creates virtual simulations of how artifacts or archaeological sites would have looked in the past

Key values of workers in Archaeologists

• Independence

  Occupations that satisfy this work value allow employees to work on their own and make decisions. Corresponding needs are Creativity, Responsibility and Autonomy.

• Working Conditions

  Occupations that satisfy this work value offer job security and good working conditions. Corresponding needs are Activity, Compensation, Independence, Security, Variety and Working Conditions.

• Recognition

  Occupations that satisfy this work value offer advancement, potential for leadership, and are often considered prestigious. Corresponding needs are Advancement, Authority, Recognition and Social Status.

• Relationships

  Occupations that satisfy this work value allow employees to provide service to others and work with co-workers in a friendly non-competitive environment. Corresponding needs are Co-workers, Moral Values and Social Service.

• Support

  Occupations that satisfy this work value offer supportive management that stands behind employees. Corresponding needs are Company Policies, Supervision: Human Relations and Supervision: Technical.

Top skills required for workers in Archaeologists

• Writing

  Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.

• Active Listening

  Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.

• Speaking

  Talking to others to convey information effectively.

• Critical Thinking

  Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.

• Monitoring

  Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.