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I am curious for that info as well. I am finishing up my MA in museum
studies and have been looking. With a strong business and management
background, from my other life, and now with the academics and internships
why don't I even get a reply.
The collective information would be helpful.
Thanks
>From: Emily Milot <[log in to unmask]>
>Reply-To: Museum discussion list <[log in to unmask]>
>To: [log in to unmask]
>Subject: [MUSEUM-L] Occupational Guidance
>Date: Wed, 31 Jan 2007 22:42:40 -0500
>
>Dear List:
>
>
>
>I've been reading your comments for some months now, and I appreciate all
>of
>the help and support that you give one another. And I was hoping that some
>of you might have some guidance for me.
>
>
>
>The truth is that I'm looking for a job in a museum. I've been applying
>for
>jobs all over my area for the past three years - ever since I started
>taking
>museum studies courses -- but I can't quite seem to do whatever it is that
>gets someone hired into the museum field.
>
>
>
>I've heard a lot of advice through the years. Everything from it's all
>about meeting the right people to if I could just hold out just a few more
>years and maybe someone will retire or die and I could get one of their
>jobs. I've written and rewritten my resume and cover letter. I've tried
>to
>show my enthusiastic, and I've done as much volunteer work as I can for
>many
>years. But the only jobs that I've gotten either don't pay a living wage
>(i.e. allow me to pay rent, buy groceries and have some kind of health
>benefits) or are seasonal.
>
>
>
>So, I decided to do something that I have never done before and ask all of
>you. What else can I do? What's the silver bullet? How did you get your
>jobs? When you're hiring someone, what do you look for?
>
>
>
>I appreciate any advice you can give me based on your experiences. I've
>purposely left my own skills and experience vague because I don't want to
>seem like I've got my hand out looking for a job from one of you. But, if
>it would be helpful to know a little more about me, I can always send you
>my
>resume. :-) Just kidding.
>
>
>
>Emily Milot
>
>
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