Hi, Meegan.  One page is perfect.  The first paragraph should introduce the
position you're applying for, the second paragraph should highlight
applicable aspects of your resume, and the last paragraph should thank the
place for its consideration of you and list what materials you're including
with your cover letter (i.e., "I have included a resume and writing sample
for your review.")

Couple of random thoughts on this:  someone once suggested to me to never
being with the word "I" because it puts the focus on you, as opposed to on
what you can do for the company.  Also, don't send out a generic cover
letter--read the job description and really think about what
qualifications/experience you have that makes you a good candidate.  Good
luck!  Job searches are tough, so believe in yourself and stick it out!

Lara



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I am currently finishing an internship in a few months and have started
sending out resumes myself.  Does anyone have any advice for how long the
cover letter should be?  I have always heard that it should not exceed a
page, but that was in a business class, any suggestions would be
appreciated.

Thank You!

Meegan Carr

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> You haven't give much of your background, but here are some suggestions:
>
> If you have recently finished a degree, internship or volunteer project,
ask
> your colleagues and/or supervisors for help.  They may be able to point
out
> places where you need to either be more specific (in terms of experience)
or
> less broad (in terms of goals: avoid the "I want a job doing anything in
any
> museum" approach)
>
> Your references may also be a good source of advice.  I know I've made
> suggestions to some of the people who have asked me to be references.  Of
> course, I don't know if they've actually TAKEN the advice...
>
> If you are looking for work in one of the professions that has good
> networking (registration, education, exhibition work) see if someone from
> one of the local organizations will take some time to talk to you.  Also
try
> the regional and national level.  AAM can give you a contact name for
each
> of the Standing Professional Committees (curators, small museum
> administrators, exhibits, development and marketing, media and
technology,
> educators, audience evaluation).
>
> Finally, you might ask someone at one the museums you applied to (or at
> another museum that you respect) to review your resume with you.
>
> Good luck and hang in there,
>
> Janice Klein
> Director
> Mitchell Museum of the American Indian, Kendall College
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>
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Christian Trabue <[log in to unmask]>
> To: [log in to unmask] <[log in to unmask]>
> Date: Tuesday, July 31, 2001 2:26 PM
> Subject: resume advice
>
>
> >List-
> >I have a question that is probably very familiar to
> >many of you.  Where do I go to get advice about my
> >resume?  It seems that most companies that give resume
> >advice are geared toward helping those with business
> >type resumes- not those who need help applying to
> >museums.
> >Over the past few weeks I have applied to many many
> >museums.  In a few cases I have gotten a form letter
> >stating that the museum has received my resume and
> >will review it but I have not gotten a single
> >interview.  I have NEVER had this much trouble finding
> >a job.  I have always been a hard worker and I have
> >excellent references.  Therefore, I must conclude that
> >my resume is not up to par.  ANY advice in this area
> >would be helpful.  What do you look for in a canidate
> >and how can I make my resume the best it can be?
> >Thank you in advance for any advice.
> >You may answer off-list if you would like at the
> >following email address
> >[log in to unmask]
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