Having recently gone through the job search myself, volunteering and
interning does work.  Not only did it get me noticed in my hunt, but I
also met the right people.  People inside and outside of the field
that were excellent references and resources. They were gracious with
their time and extremely supportive.  One of my references was a well
respected community leader that I met as an intern and he happened to be a
great friend of my new boss.

Something else will get you noticed: a well written and meticulously
proofed coverletter and resume. It took me a while to find a coverletter
that worked, but after I did I received several calls for interviews.
Mistakes and errors on your application materials will disqualify
you before you are even considered.  Please have several people read your
materials before you send them.

Good luck!

Amy Kleinert
Marketing Manager
South Bend Regional Museum of Art

On Thu, 7 Sep 2000, Christopher Dill wrote:

> "I applied for a job at a museum and did not even get an interview.  I applied for a job at a museum and did not even get an interview.  Does anyone have any advice?"
>
> Christian:  I'll suggest that better than half the applications I get for employment from new gtraduatesn show some documentation of previous experience in the form of volunteer work or internships.  If you have -0- experience you're not exhibiting sufficient interest in the field to get an interview.  Volunteer work would also help you "know somebody," which really only means that the folks reading your application have some frame of reference for you.  I get 30-60 applications for curatorial positions when I advertise them, and the competition is high.  Use whatever you can to get noticed.
>
> Good luck.
>
> Chris Dill
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