A Life in Museums: Managing Your Museum Career
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| Rating | : | 4.41 (545 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1933253703 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 210 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2013-06-03 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
A step by step walkthrough on developing your career made by a pool of qualified professionals. Daniel Imagine having dinner with over a dozen museum professionals willing to give you a thoughtful advise on how to advance your career and pursuit your goals and ambitions. Now imagine these same professionals will take you through every step of the way in an interactive and straightforward manner that range from finding sense out of working in museums to practical tips on how to be a successful leader within your institution. Well, . Bianca said A book for the reference shelf. This book had some helpful advice for a newbie museum worker which is why I bought it, but be prepared to pop this on the shelf as a reference book if you're new to the industry like me as a considerable portion of the book will only be relevant to mid-career museum workers.If you're looking for guidance and just starting out in museum work you may want to consider an alternative that focusses on aspiring and emerging professiona. Great for new grads Tiffany Rhoades As a recently graduated Public History student, this book was exactly what I needed. The sections on cover letters and resumes have helped tremendously. Before using their advice, I wasn't getting any responses to my job applications. Now, I'm getting responses to jobs I thought I'd never have a chance at! Well done!
This compendium of good counsel emphasizes how to recognize opportunities and handle challenges—an inspiring resource for firing up the initiative to take charge of your museum career.”. “A Life in Museums is destined to become the reference work of choice for museum professionals, from prospective to seasoned practitioners
Whether you're an experienced leader, a mid-career professional hoping for a promotion, or a recent grad applying for your first internship, A Life in Museums: Managing Your Museum Career is the guide you need—full of sound advice, practical tips, and illuminating personal stories that span the array of museum disciplines. Topics range from personal branding and resume writing to managing from the middle and leadership at all levels; from professional writing to keeping a career journal; from navigating within your institution to knowing when it's time to move on. This is a book you are sure to reference—and share—for years to come.