Holly,
I am from Ohio, and work in human resources for a museum in dc. I am
familiar with Kenyon College too.  I have a list of resources to get you
started in your search.  You can call me at (202) 272-2448, ext. 3004.  Good
luck in your search.

-Julie
NBM/Human Resources

> -----Original Message-----
> From: Holly [SMTP:[log in to unmask]]
> Sent: Wednesday, March 15, 2000 8:15 PM
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> Subject:      job help
>
> I am about to graduate from Kenyon College in May, and I plan on moving to
> the D.C. area immediately thereafter.  Because of having attended a
> liberal
> arts college, I am a little apprehensive about the competition I will
> encounter while searching for a job in the museum field.  I am a studio
> art
> major, and though I have experience working in the museum field from
> summer
> jobs/internships, I haven't had any explicit "museum education."  Is this
> going to hurt me?  I don't think grad school is going to be an option for
> me
> right away.  I was considering a career in fashion design but found that
> no
> one even wants to look at a resume from someone who didn't go to design
> school.  I can't find any design-related jobs that don't require extensive
> computer training (which I lack because of the philosophy behind a liberal
> arts education).  I'm starting to fear that I can't do anything I care
> about
> doing with my degree.  All I want is a job that will let me be around art
> and give me enough of a salary that I can afford an apartment.  If anybody
> has any advice, I'd appreciate it very much.
> Thanks,
> Holly
>
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