Have Trowel, Will Travel is a perfect description of what its like to be a field archaeologist. Here's an introduction to the concept.

Being a field technician does have its downside; but you can protect yourself from the worst of the situations.

How do you get a job as a field assistant on an archaeological dig? Here's a few tips.

The second part of the series called Have Trowel, Will Travel, discusses the kinds of education and experience you'll need to be a paid field technician on ...

The head of a professional cultural resources firm makes some interesting suggestions for aspiring archaeological field technicians.

Is being a dig bum really the very last job you should want to have? No! but it does require some rather dirty work. Here's how to maintain a level of ...

Part 3 of our series, Have Trowel Will Travel includes several very useful suggestions from a gentlemen who prefers to call himself a former "Lord of the ...

A field technician from the United Kingdom reports on his bad experience working in the archaeological field.

Shovel Bum. Dig Bum. Hobo Field Crew. That was me, once upon a time. Some of my happiest days in archaeology were when I was poor and just getting started, ...

Whether you're looking for a job in archaeology or merely thinking about going into graduate school, this page is the starting point for you.