Profiling the Profession 2008

[Windbag]

It's been commented on by others that the numbers of full-time archaeologists working in the profession seem a bit inlfated- 848 in Scotland (page 47)? I just don't see it I'm afraid.

[oldgirl]

quote:Originally posted by Windbag

It's been commented on by others that the numbers of full-time archaeologists working in the profession seem a bit inlfated- 848 in Scotland (page 47)? I just don't see it I'm afraid.

It might be worth checking the criteria under which people are ranked. I haven't read the criteria, but I'm not sure where 'estimated' comes from.

[Unitof1]

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Charity 4, Self-employed 165

From a self employed view this is a very good result. It’s another step that we exist. I wonder how many selfers are members- possibly 5 or 6?

Other matters

1997 addresses were consulted, 466 replied, 242 considered relevant. You takes your pick..

Who is the single person registered RAO? Why? Arboretum Archaeological Consultancy?

[oldgirl]

quote:Originally posted by Windbag

It's been commented on by others that the numbers of full-time archaeologists working in the profession seem a bit inlfated- 848 in Scotland (page 47)? I just don't see it I'm afraid.

The explanantion for the 'estimated' numbers is on pages 28 and 29. I would explain, but I've tried to get my head around the stats and failed dismally......

Back to the back of an envelope!

[Unitof1]

Inflated numbers

you will need to talk to a consultant

[oldgirl]

quote:Originally posted by Unitof1

Inflated numbers

you will need to talk to a consultant

Dear god no, I'm surrounded by them....... }

I think that the report is going to make interesting reading (when I get the chance), on those things that haven't changed as well as on those that have.

[BAJR Host]

I think you are right... we need to read carefully and realise that like any report that deals in statisitcs, you have to understand how to read statistics. (before anyone starts on the average wage bit... which is well clarified in the report)

and one man... I would suggest a 5 second 'heads up' on sites such as Britarch and BAJR - not too much time taken up. I do indeed check the IFA news section, but as it is not a day to day thing (ie, not much changes for weeks or months) you kinda forget.



"I don't have an archaeological imagination.."
Borekickers

[oldgirl]

quote:Originally posted by BAJR Host

and one man... I would suggest a 5 second 'heads up' on sites such as Britarch and BAJR - not too much time taken up. I do indeed check the IFA news section, but as it is not a day to day thing (ie, not much changes for weeks or months) you kinda forget.



"I don't have an archaeological imagination.."
Borekickers

What, like the 10 announcements in the last month? }

[andy.bicket]

I saw the presentation of this at WAC in Dublin in July. Compared to the rest of Europe, the UK has an archaeological army! Thousands of archaeologists everywhere, armed to the teeth with water-hardened steel.

The stats on the degree requirements was very interesting food for thought, is a degree worth more than superior on-the-job training? - ouch!. Also, the diverse range of recording strategies used around Europe...trying arguing with a Dutch archaeologist about single context recording and they'll laugh you out the pub!

[BAJR Host]

"...like the 10 announcements in the last month?" .... Ouch... you naughty!

"I don't have an archaeological imagination.."
Borekickers