========================================================= Important Subscriber Information:Karla,If you are truly considering an archival job, you should really get a Masters in Library Science. You can get an archive job with a history degree, especially if you get a certificate in archival studies, but the higher paying jobs require an MLS. It is a much easier to land a good job with an MLS. I also started out with the intent of pursuing a PhD and teaching. My professors talked me out of it. The history field is saturated with PhDs and finding a good job is hard. You can't justify the student loans or tuition payments required to get your PhD unless you graduate at the top of your class at an ivy league school (and even then it is a matter of luck.)Internships are the best way to get any job. They provide hands-on experience and plenty of opportunities to make contacts. I owe my career to internships. I have a MA, but that did not help me as much as the experience I received while working. Internships can also provide you with some money while you are in school.Good luck.Chris GordonDirectorHenry County MuseumClinton, MO
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