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Orestis - 
Archaeologist

Even though many of our graduates will have progressed in their careers since completing a case study, they are still of interest to students who wish to gain an understanding of the world of work.

About the job

Main responsibilities

Field researcher.

Typical day

Excavation, research, article writing.

What do I enjoy about my job?

Being involved with nature and prehistory.

Challenging aspects

The rush of discovery and the trivia of the past.

Why did this area of work appeal to me?

It was my primary aim.

Skills/qualifications I use in my job?

Knowledge, hard work and intuition.


Career information

Brief history since leaving University

2003-2004
MSc in Early Hominid Studies - University of Liverpool.

2005-2008
Archaeologist at the prehistoric site of Theopetra, Thessaly.

2009-2010
Classical excavation in Athens.

2012 to date
Working on the creation of an archaeological exhibition for the prehistoric site of Theopetra.

2005 to date
PhD candidate on Greek Prehistory.

Advice to students

My piece of advice to students

Archaeology takes a lot to give and gives a lot to take, but it is more than definately worth it!!

Other comments

Studying in the University of Sheffield is time well spent!!


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Last updated: 05 Apr 2013