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Where are the white students? - CRMArch 301

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The crew discusses a news article about the changing demographics of college campuses.

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300 Episodes: Did we make a difference? - CRMArch 300

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As we record episode 300 we reflect on the last 299 episodes and 11 years of podcasting. Did we make a difference in anyone’s career? Was it all worth it? Should we keep going? We go deep on this one. Here’s to 300 more and good luck to Heather at the helm of the next chapter of the CRM Archaeology Podcast.

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What's your end game, final job and retirement? - CRMArch 299

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What’s your plan? Do you have a plan for retirement? We don’t just mean financially. What do you want to do when you “grow up” in archaeology or cultural resources management? Do you want to teach? Do you want to run a company? Where do you see yourself in 25 years? We ask, and answer, the tough questions on this week’s episode.

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Making Your Vehicle CRM-Worthy: Accessories, Add-ons, Extras, and Bad Choices - CRMArch 298

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We’ve talked in the past about the best vehicles for CRM, but what are the best accessories to make your ride the envy of the other shovelbums? Are some add-ons better left off? Join us as we pimp your ride CRM style.

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The Challenges of Remote Work - CRMArch 297

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The Nitty Gritty of the Remote Work Model - The remote work model is here to stay but the argument regarding it needs to move past “yes” or “no” to establishing strategies to make it most beneficial for the employee and employer. Like any management model, there are complexities that require considerations of unique circumstances; this is key to the success of remote work or it risks just being the next fad.

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Why Work a 10-4 Rotation and Other Cycles? - CRMArch 296

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We received a listener question (submit yours to chris@archaeologypodcastnetwork.com) about how hard it is for someone with a family to work a 10-4 rotation. On today’s episode we talk about why companies work 10-4, 9-5, 8-6, and 5-2 cycles and how they should decide which ones to work. What considerations should they make regarding their staff and field crews when deciding? Please submit your questions to the show!

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How do you signal? - CRMarch 295

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This week the crew discusses how the choices you make can signal to peers, employers, and other professionals. They cover email sign offs, LinkedIn and more!

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Farewell to Richie Cruz and Healthcare in CRM - CRMArch 294

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On today’s episode we bid farewell to our good friend Richie Cruz. Richie lost his battle with cancer on July 26th, 2024 in his 30s. He was a CRM Archaeologist and has been on many episodes across the APN and hosted a show called, “You Call This Archaeology” that played mostly on YouTube and Facebook Live. We remember Richie and talk about healthcare in CRM.

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Heather's origin story - Ep 293

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In this episode we explore how one of our panelists, Heather, began her career in archaeology. From professional hockey referee to archaeology and everything before and after.

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Dress To Impress - CRMArch 292

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As archaeologists we tend to dress a certain way in the field. But for interviews, conferences, and other occasions we need to dress a bit differently. Andrew, Doug, and Heather give their advice on what to wear when you need to dress to impress.

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Why Does CRM Pay So Little? - CRMArch 291

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This week’s episode comes from a listener question. Richard wants to know why archaeologists get paid so little? We give our reasons. Submit your questions at the APN website!

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Unions in Archaeology - CRMArch 290

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Join the crew for a discussion about the history of unions and why they have been slowing losing power over the years. Also they discuss their personal experience with unions, and how that could or should apply to crm companies.

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Are archaeologists grossly underpaid? - CRMArch 289

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Is it true that archaeologists are grossly underpaid across the board? Is there current opportunity for fair compensation? What does “commensurate with experience” mean?

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Hiring, in the room where it happens - CRMArch 288

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What happens when your CV/Resume gets reviewed? In a different, from our normal, podcast the team takes a stab at the hiring process.

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Navigating Advanced Degrees in the UK - CRMArch 287

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Are you looking towards the UK as you consider graduate schools in archaeology? This week, Doug gives us a rundown on how the system “over there” works, and we compare it to the US system. Even though both countries speak English, many words mean different things when the systems collide - you have been warned!

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What’s Wrong with Field Schools? - CRMArch 286

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Completing a field school is usually a requirement to get any job in CRM. The quality and cost of that field can vary dramatically depending on where you took it. What’s wrong with field schools these days? Do they teach you what you need to know to get a job in CRM? How can they do better? We talk about the good, the bad, and the ugly about field schools on today’s episode.

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Pain Meds/Drugs in the Field - CRMArch 285

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We love getting show suggestions and questions from fans. We had one asking about drugs and pain meds being used in the field to manage fatique and pain. What do you do if you see it happening? How do you talk to someone that is taking drugs? We discuss these topics on this episode. Leave your own comments at www.archpodnet.com.

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Suppliers Going Out Of Business: What Now? - CRMArch 284

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As we scrambled for a topic this week, we all realized that we were having issues with companies going out of business. Whether buying screens, running radiocarbon samples, or upgrading computer programs, we found that some businesses that we used for years were closing. What do you do after that happens? The obvious answer is find a new supplier, but sometimes it’s not that easy…

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Does archaeology have a passion problem? - CRMArch 283

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According to an article Doug read about passion in regards to architecture, Doug asks Chris and Andrew some specific questions. They answer the questions without hearing the other’s answers and then the three of them discuss the results. Do you need passion to be an archaeologist?

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Interview with Renee Collins - CRMArch 282

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Today we are interviewing Andrew’s former student Renee Collins on her history in archaeology and her past and present experiences in CRM. Renee is currently a Project Archaeologist at Alpine Archaeological Consultants, concluding her academic journey in 2018 to transition into the private sector. With her humble beginnings at Moorpark College, she has now established herself as a professional archaeologist.

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