Hello all

Perhaps you should consider my story? I have considerable museum experience... and a PhD... and yet, since submitting my thesis in 1999 and applying to too many museums to count, I have yet to secure a permanent position! I don't know what to think about my failure to get a museum job. Rarely has my application reached the interview stage... and when it has, I have been told frequently that I am overqualified. Meanwhile, I am struggling with temp work.

So, I do believe that education is certainly worth pursuing, but whether or not it is financially viable for you, is a question that you will have to consider for yourself. Either way, I wish you all the luck in the world!

Sincerely,

Ware Petznick

www.geocities.com/staforlife/museumresume.html

----- Original Message -----

From: Holly Hartlerode

Sent: 30 May 2003 11:21

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Subject: Re: Graduate degree Vs Experience

Hello,

Definitely get a graduate degree. Your choices will not be as limited if you go for further schooling.

-----Original Message-----
From:   Carl Kramer [SMTP:[log in to unmask]]
Sent:   Thursday, May 29, 2003 7:58 AM
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Subject:        Graduate degree Vs Experience

Hello Jennifer, Holly, etc.,
       I am in somewhat the same predicament as you Jennifer. I am graduating in about a year with a history BA with an emphasis on public history. I know I definitely would like to pursue a job in the museum field. I noticed though for some museums that have openings, their requirements are an MA or a BA and one year of experience. I was just wondering if an MA is really worth the money in the light of this? I like enriching my mind and going to classes, but its expensive.
Thanks a lot for any responses,
Carl Kramer
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