Dear Annie
I think it's a simple matter of saying that you have learned a great
deal about different types of work in your current role, have discovered
that you have a talent and passion for Collection Management, and now
wish to specialise further. Good luck!
Tracy Puklowski
General Manager
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Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa
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From: Museum discussion list [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On
Behalf Of Annie Eleanor
Sent: Thursday, 22 November 2007 7:31 a.m.
To: [log in to unmask]
Subject: [MUSEUM-L] how not to burn bridges
The museum for which I work is entirely underfunded, poorly managed, and
understaffed. Our staff size of 3 means that I fill a variety of
professional roles, including subject curator, registrar, collections
manager, exhibit research & development, exhibit fabrication, &
fundraising (among others, like cashier & tour guide!). I am grateful
for the many opportunities this position has given me -- it has exposed
me to museum work that I never would have been given the chance to try
in larger institutions. However, the flip side is that all of these
responsibilities have left me overwhelmed & WAY over-stressed. After a
year of 60+ hour weeks with no end in sight I have concluded that my
work situation is unsustainable.
I applied for other museum jobs. With job interviews around the corner,
how does one address the question "Why are you looking for work" or "Why
did you leave your last position" tactfully without attacking my current
employer? How do I answer why I am leaving my employment after such a
(relatively) short time? Finally, how do I address why I am interested
in work that appears to be a step down on the career ladder, going from
what appears to be a very high-level of responsibility to a job that is
only one component of what I do now?
(for instance, going from my current responsibilities to "only" being a
collections manager). Any advice would be greatly appreciated.
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