15th February 2009, 03:15 PM
I can't make this seminar due to not being in the right country at present, but I think if I could I would try and focus attention on Pauls point 4. I think the present situation is out of the hands of anyone speaking or attending the seminar, but think the profession could go a long way to making sure that there is a future for graduating students and training (or re-training) for working archaeologists.
I already note (and this is not a criticism) that at least one BAJR advertiser has upped their required experience and technical skills level from the last time that they advertised. Whilst this is understandable in the present jobs market, if repeated by many (if not all) advertisers over the next year or so, it would seem to limit the entrance possibilities for many people new to our profession. At a time when there are few feasible alternatives...
![[Image: 3216700919_bab3ee7520_t.jpg]](http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3494/3216700919_bab3ee7520_t.jpg)
With peace and consolation hath dismist, And calm of mind all passion spent...
I already note (and this is not a criticism) that at least one BAJR advertiser has upped their required experience and technical skills level from the last time that they advertised. Whilst this is understandable in the present jobs market, if repeated by many (if not all) advertisers over the next year or so, it would seem to limit the entrance possibilities for many people new to our profession. At a time when there are few feasible alternatives...
![[Image: 3216700919_bab3ee7520_t.jpg]](http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3494/3216700919_bab3ee7520_t.jpg)
With peace and consolation hath dismist, And calm of mind all passion spent...