Historian
Experience researching historical events, interviewing personnel, and preparing analytical historical publications transfers directly to civilian historical research and publication work.
How to prepare: Create a portfolio sample from publicly available historical sources, pairing a short analytical history with an explanation of how you assessed source authenticity and significance. Professional historian roles commonly expect graduate-level education and substantial research preparation, but requirements vary by employer and not every history-related entry route requires a graduate degree.
What the civilian work involves
- Gather historical data from sources such as archives, court records, diaries, news files, and photographs, as well as from books, pamphlets, and periodicals.
- Organize data, and analyze and interpret its authenticity and relative significance.
- Prepare publications and exhibits, or review those prepared by others, to ensure their historical accuracy.
Civilian tools and software (examples)
- Adobe Acrobat
- Microsoft Word