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historian

Historians research, analyze, interpret, and present the past of human societies.

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DESCRIPTION

Historians research, analyze, interpret, and present the past of human societies. They analyse documents, sources, and traces from the past in order to understand the past societies.

PRACTICAL SKILLS

ESSENTIALApplied skills & competences
consult information sources
integrate gender dimension in research
develop professional network with researchers and scientists
OPTIONALOptional competences
compile library lists
develop scientific theories
maintain museum records

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Skills overview

74total
38 essential
36 optional

Breakdown

Knowledge
0
Skills
6

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Quick insight

This role requires 38 essential competences across practical skill domains.

DATA SOURCED FROM ESCO (EUROPEAN COMMISSION) & O*NET (U.S. DEPARTMENT OF LABOR)

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