Volunteering is very important, as well as one (or more) internships, being exposed to as many museum activities and functions as possible in an AAM accredited museum.  Also, be willing to travel to just about anywhere for that first internship and that first full-time job.
Persistence is most important attribute to have.
Best Wishes!
Wesley Creel
Administrator of Programs and Interim Director of Museums
Pink Palace Family of Museums

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You can always volunteer on the weekends at major museums which is a great
first step into networking.  I have found that volunteering has paid off
tremendously even if it is only a fw hours a week.  I currently work outside
the museum field but want to eventually work for a museum again and
volunteering at a major art museum on the weekends or on Friday nights has
helped me work toward that goal.

best of luck!

> > I am looking for some advice on getting my
foot in the door of a museum
> career.  I recently received my MA in the History and Theory of the Art
> Museum at the Courtauld Institute of Art but with little experience I am
> finding it tough to find a job in the musuem profession.  I would love to
> be able to volunteer but having just graduated I do need to pursue a career
> that will also provide me a paycheck!  I was hoping to get some advice on
> finding a job!  Thanks!
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