June 29, 1999

Beautifully put, Patti!  I might add that perhaps we should applaud the
initiative of these new people in trying to leave no stone unturned in job
hunting.  Nothing ventured, nothing gained.

-Jim Lyons
Volunteer, Moffett Field Museum
Volunteer, Museum of American Heritage, Palo Alto, Calif.
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>I think that many of us forget that those individuals who post their resumes
>to the List are usually new to not only Museum-L, but to the museum
>profession as well and are seeking whatever means available to find a job.
>These people have chosen to introduce themselves to an international
>community in the hopes of obtaining entry into the world of museum
>employment.   Why not just offer up a hearty "congratulations on graduating"
>and "welcome to our world" followed by a kind directive towards other more
>appropriate sites?
>
>Patti Davis-Perkins
>Artifact Documentation
>Canadian Museum of Civilization
>Hull, Quebec, Canada

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