Volunteer for anything you can afford to do and want to do, while working
wherever you can. Let your museum know that you would be interested in
working for them as paid staff. Go to any and all conferences that you can
related to your interest so that you can meet people (yes, I know you have
to sacrifice to do this). Apply regardless of the 3-5 years experience
requirement and remind the interviwer, that if you are selected for the
position you possess the knowledge of the latest techniques and practices as
well as dynamic interest in your chosen field. Be positive, positive,
positive. Then work "like crazy" to earn the respect that you want in
whatever position you are able to attain.
Best of luck!
Laura West
M&S Engineering, Ltd.
-----Original Message-----
From: Lisa Holley [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
Sent: Sunday, May 09, 2004 5:02 PM
To: [log in to unmask]
Subject: Re: experience for entry level positions
I wouldn't let the 3-5 years thing deter you from
applying for positions. A lot of times education can
make up for the lack professional experience. Not all
of us in this profession have master's degrees. I
would think that your degrees would count for
something. Also, when I moved to Washington DC, I did
a behind the scenes volunteer program. Most of the
museums down here hire from within. It's a great way
to meet people and if you're in the right place at the
right time.... If you don't get hired by the museum
you're volunteering/interning at, ask your supervisor
if you can put them down as a reference and definitely
include the internship/volunteering on your resume.
Best of Luck,
Lisa Holley
--- Heidie Colucci <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
> Dayna
> Good for you for asking the great Catch-22 question.
> I too, am in the boat. Hope we get lots of great
> answers.
>
> Heidie Colucci
>
> Dayna Minter <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
> Greetings,
>
> I am a graduate student nearing the completion of my
> M.A. in museum studies.
> I have recently begun searching for entry level
> museum positions to which
> I can apply. During my search, I have noticed that
> nearly all positions,
> even those I would consider to be entry level,
> require between 3-5 years
> experience to apply. During the course of my
> education I have gained some
> experience via internships and volunteer work, but
> not the quantity for
> which these positions ask. I admit to being somewhat
> perplexed at the
> conundrum presented here. You must have significant
> experience to qualify
> for the most basic of positions, and yet, how are
> you supposed to get
> experience if you do not qualify for any positions
> from which you can gain
> experience? I would greatly appreciate any input or
> advice from more
> experienced museum professionals.
>
> Thank you for your time,
> Dayna Minter
>
>
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