I do look for volunteer and intern experience but I also look to see  
what computer programs you know.  If you know museum databases like  
PastPerfect or anyother that is a big thing for me along with Adobe  
programs like Photoshop, Indesign, Illustrator. since we do all of our  
exhibits in house.

Sincerely,

Christa McCay, M.H.P.
Registrar
Marietta Museum of History
1 Depot Street, Ste. 200
Marietta, GA 30060
770-794-5726



Quoting Laurie Baty <[log in to unmask]>:

> I always look at volunteer and intern experience as equal to paid
> employment. Of course, the work needs to be relevant work.
>
> Laurie Baty
> Museum Manager
> National Capital Radio & Television Museum
>
> On Mon, Nov 14, 2011 at 7:35 PM, Gina Lineberger <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
>
>> I am a recent graduate of Johns Hopkins' museum studies master's program.
>> I focused my studies in registration and curatorial functions, however my
>> only "hands-on" experience to this point comes from my internships and
>> volunteering.  I am curious to hear from working professionals whether it
>> is in fact true that interning and volunteering experience is valued as
>> highly as paid employment experience when evaluating a candidate's overall
>> competitiveness in the market.  I'm continuing my volunteering and
>> post-graduate interning while seeking a permanent, rewarding opportunity.
>> I hate to think that the skills I'm developing and polishing will not be
>> fairly and equally considered by potential employers.
>>
>> As a hopeful museum professional in the making, any input would be greatly
>> appreciated.
>>
>> G.M.L.
>>
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