I can't speak for anyone else, but if an "active benefactor" tried to influence hiring process I would be livid! It wouldn't work here - maybe where you're from, Alan, I don't know...i would hope that in a lot of places trying to pull that kind of thing would be the kiss of death. linn Alan Heaberlin wrote: > Steve Frevert wrote: > > I've found that, without > > a degree in museum studies or perhaps > > history, nine years of solid volunteer > > experience, no matter how challenging, > > is not enough to even get a foot in the > > door at most places (so take heart, Elizabeth).. > > > > The most qualified person doesn't always get the > job--including personnel manager! But keeping that > in mind, maybe you are trying to get your foot in > the wrong door. > Try to cultivate a personal relationship with a > director or two--or even better, an active > benefactor who will give you a recommendation. > With that in hand, your resume may become of > secondary importance. It may seem shabby to resort > to politics to finally land a job you are clearly > qualified for, but it is a political world out > there...isn't it? > Alan Heaberlin