I wouldn't let the 3-5 years thing deter you from
applying for positions. A lot of times education can
make up for the lack professional experience. Not all
of us in this profession have master's degrees. I
would think that your degrees would count for
something. Also, when I moved to Washington DC, I did
a behind the scenes volunteer program. Most of the
museums down here hire from within. It's a great way
to meet people and if you're in the right place at the
right time.... If you don't get hired by the museum
you're volunteering/interning at, ask your supervisor
if you can put them down as a reference and definitely
include the internship/volunteering on your resume.

Best of Luck,
Lisa Holley



--- Heidie Colucci <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
> Dayna
> Good for you for asking the great Catch-22 question.
> I too, am in the boat. Hope we get lots of great
> answers.
>
> Heidie Colucci
>
> Dayna Minter <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
> Greetings,
>
> I am a graduate student nearing the completion of my
> M.A. in museum studies.
> I have recently begun searching for entry level
> museum positions to which
> I can apply. During my search, I have noticed that
> nearly all positions,
> even those I would consider to be entry level,
> require between 3-5 years
> experience to apply. During the course of my
> education I have gained some
> experience via internships and volunteer work, but
> not the quantity for
> which these positions ask. I admit to being somewhat
> perplexed at the
> conundrum presented here. You must have significant
> experience to qualify
> for the most basic of positions, and yet, how are
> you supposed to get
> experience if you do not qualify for any positions
> from which you can gain
> experience? I would greatly appreciate any input or
> advice from more
> experienced museum professionals.
>
> Thank you for your time,
> Dayna Minter
>
>
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