I have also seen job ads that specify "local applicants only," presumably because the museum cannot afford to bring in outside candidates. But would they agree to interview an excellent long-distance candidate if that candidate were willing to pay his/her own travel and lodging expenses? Conversely, if you were that candidate and the museum told you "pay your own way if we agree to interview you," would you feel this was unfair? I haven't made up my mind about this--I always pay to bring in long-distance candidates but I'm sure I will soon be asked to cease this practice, and I don't want to limit my search to local candidates and hire someone less qualified simply because it's cheaper in the short run. Julia Muney Moore Director of Exhibitions and Artist Services Indianapolis Art Center 820 E. 67th St. Indianapolis, IN 46220 (317) 255-2464 x233 FAX (317) 254-0486 email <[log in to unmask]> -----Original Message----- From: Jay Heuman [mailto:[log in to unmask]] Sent: Thursday, May 23, 2002 9:17 AM To: [log in to unmask] Subject: Re: long distance job search Hi Joy! Based on my meager experience, I have yet to find a museum prepared to pay travel expenses. Most museums will pay all (or some of) such expenses for higher level positions (director, deputy/assistant director, chief financial officer, etc.) . . . but the lower down you go, the more you have to invest in making your career work for you. ========================================================= Important Subscriber Information: The Museum-L FAQ file is located at http://www.finalchapter.com/museum-l-faq/ . You may obtain detailed information about the listserv commands by sending a one line e-mail message to [log in to unmask] . The body of the message should read "help" (without the quotes). If you decide to leave Museum-L, please send a one line e-mail message to [log in to unmask] . The body of the message should read "Signoff Museum-L" (without the quotes).