Career path
Archivists
Appraise, edit, and direct safekeeping of permanent records and historically valuable documents. Participate in research activities based on archival materials.
What this work leans on
PRISM reads 29 signals about how a person thinks, decides and works. These are the ones this path draws on most.
- Conventional InterestsImportant
Your interest in structured, detail-oriented work with clear procedures and data.
- Investigative InterestsImportant
Your interest in analyzing, researching, and understanding how things work.
- OpennessImportant
How drawn you are to new ideas, aesthetic experiences, and unconventional approaches.
- Artistic InterestsImportant
Your interest in creative expression, design, and aesthetic work.
- IndependenceModerate
How much you value autonomy, self-direction, and freedom from close supervision.
- SupportModerate
How much you value supportive management and clear company policies.
All 6 signals above are measured directly in the assessment. See the full method
The basics
- Field
- Education & research
- Job titles you'll see
- Archivists
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