I think an internship is their opportunity to try out a job and see if
they like it before actually working or preparing to work in that field.
It is a time for those that are committed to refine what they like
doing, and also a time for them to learn what they DON'T like doing so
they don't waste any more time going in that direction with their
coursework or career.
Is a love of history enough? No, they have to also be able to write,
speak intelligently, have basic computer skills or whatever they need to
be useful for your situation.
Regards,
Ella Aderman
Pennypacker Mills
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From: Museum discussion list [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On
Behalf Of Christa McCay
Sent: Tuesday, April 17, 2012 12:09 PM
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Subject: [MUSEUM-L] Is a love of history enough for interns?
Hello All,
My question is about interns. After having recently interviewing over
20 interns for the summer semester (fyi, we are a staff of 4 and will
have more interns then staff at the Museum this summer), I have begun to
feel that potential interns think that a love of history is enough to
get them a position. Is it really enough?
I have begun to feel that no it?s not. Often times they don?t have the
experience with basic computer programs or with graphic design programs
(mainly exhibits and marketing interns). I understand with this economy
getting an internship and experience is the best for their resume and
for getting a job after college. Also I understand that people need to
start their experience somewhere,but most of these students don?t want
to be in the Museum world when they graduate and often times assume that
they will get to ?play? with cool artifacts all day. We all know that
the truth is, there is a lot of paperwork involved with maintaining a
collection along with data entry, both of which are not glamorous or
very exciting.
I know that our job is to teach interns but like many of us, we are
juggling multiple tasks to make up for the positions that are currently
empty and can?t be filled due to budget. Our teaching and training time
is limited. I do want to have interns with a passion for history but
also a passion to work in Museums. I sometimes feel like my time was
wasted trying to teach and train someone who just wanted to do this for
fun.
I am sorry if this sounds like whining or sour grapes but I would like
to know from others if a love of history is enough?
Sincerely,
Christa McCay, M.H.P.
Registrar
Marietta Museum of History
1 Depot Street, Ste. 200
Marietta, GA 30060
770-794-5726
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