Category: Professional Skills
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What does a historian do?
Hey, friend! Welcome back to another post! Today, I want to talk about what exactly a historian does. Historians study the past, right? What I love about history though is it’s an evolving field with opportunities to do lots of different things. You can work with artifacts, research, write books,…
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4 Tips for Building Confidence in Public Speaking
Hey there, friend! Welcome! Today we’re discussing how to build confidence for public speaking events. If you’re like me, then public speaking doesn’t always come easy. It has taken me years of practice to feel comfortable talking in front of a crowd. So today, I am going to tell you…
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How to Conduct an Oral History
Hey there, friend! Today we are talking about oral history. What is oral history? How do I do oral history? Are oral histories valid sources? These are just a few of the topics we’ll cover! I didn’t actually study oral history while in school, I was fortunate to land an…
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10 Resume Skills From History Class Explained
Hey there, Friend! Welcome back! Today we are discussing what resume skills you learn from history class. This is only a short list and by no means a comprehensive one. I hope this helps you articulate what skills you have and that you land the job of your dreams! Let’s…
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