The discipline of anthropology -- The world today and anthropology's place in it -- What is anthropological practice? -- The history of practice in anthropology -- Practice today -- Why be a practitioner? -- Getting prepared for practice -- Managing graduate school -- Core competencies: methods and theory -- Core competencies: networking and practice experience -- Career planning for practitioners -- Investigating employment opportunities -- Identifying predominant capabilities -- Securing employment -- Succeeding in the workplace -- Navigating your career -- The future of anthropological practice.