I am a recent graduate with a Masters in Public History.  I have completed several internships and am doing all that I can to gain valuable experience so that one day I will be able to find a job in the museum profession.  I have noticed that these days even getting a job in what is considered an entry level position seems to require a lot of experience.  Sometimes it feels like applying for jobs is an uphill battle.  I have been considering getting an archival or museum studies certificate in the hopes of gaining more education and experience.  I was wondering if people who hire for jobs in this field would give me some advice in this area.  Do you think my getting a certificate is worth my time and money, or is it a waste?  I am more than happy to continue with internships. Unfortunately, after having gone to graduate school, I really need to find internships that pay and those are few and far between.  Any advice would be helpful.  I just need to know what I can do to help myself become more marketable to employers in this field.

Thanks,

Tracy Ann