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1. Archaeology Field Schools: How to Choose One

   What a field school teaches, what the Register of Professional Archaeologists' standards say a good one includes, and how to compare programs before you pay.

   Updated Oct 9, 2026 · 4 min read

2. How to Get Your First Archaeology Field Tech Job

   What field technicians do, what employers usually ask for, where to find openings, and how to read a posting, from your first search to your first offer.

   Updated Oct 9, 2026 · 5 min read

3. Section 106 Explained for Archaeologists

   What Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act requires, the key terms, the four steps of the review process, and where archaeological fieldwork fits in.

   Updated Oct 9, 2026 · 6 min read

4. Per Diem and Lodging on Archaeology Jobs: What to Expect and What to Ask

   How per diem and employer-provided lodging work on archaeology jobs, the common arrangements, and the questions to ask before you accept an offer.

   Updated Oct 9, 2026 · 4 min read

5. Secretary of the Interior Standards vs. the RPA: What They Are and Which You Need

   How the Secretary of the Interior's Professional Qualification Standards differ from the RPA, what each requires, and how to document your experience.

   Updated Oct 9, 2026 · 5 min read

6. How to Prepare a Federal Resume for Archaeology and CRM Jobs

   How to build a two-page federal resume for archaeology and CRM jobs on USAJOBS: what OPM requires, how to present fieldwork, and what to check before you apply.

   Updated Oct 9, 2026 · 7 min read