Apologies to the rest of the list for this private post--I couldn't reply directly to Jennifer due to the list setup. Jennifer, Drop me a line off list. [log in to unmask] I'm a 2003 GWU grad and would be happy to offer moral support and advice! Not being successful for several months in NO way means that you won't eventually land an excellent job and I have several examples from fellow GW alums that will hopefully calm your nerves. Catherine Catherine E. Dean Curator of Collections APVA Preservation Virginia 204 West Franklin St. Richmond, VA 23228 804-648-1889 x313 FAX: 804-775-0802 ----- Original Message ----- From: Jennifer Harris To: [log in to unmask] Sent: Tuesday, July 31, 2007 9:52 PM Subject: Advice for Entry Level Applicants? Hello, I've recently graduated with a MA in Museum Studies from the George Washington University and have been quite actively pursuing a variety of entry level positions in museums. I'm writing in search of advice or guidance. I have respectable internships (registering artifacts at the British Museum, working in archives at the Marlborough Gallery, and working as a curatorial assistant at Hillwood Mansion), a high GPA, BA in Art History and English Writing (with Honors), yet am having very little to no luck breaking into the museum world. I've been actively looking for months now and do not want to believe that it really comes down solely to 'who you know.' If anyone has a bit of extra time, I would love to send my letter of interest and CV in hopes of receiving any suggestions for improvement. I imagine there are other entry level applicants who could use the help as well... Any words of encouragement, advice, or personal experiences would be very, very appreciated. With determination and many thanks, Jennifer Harris GWU Museum Studies Graduate ========================================================= 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). ========================================================= 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).