Career Resources
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Bolstering Your Resume
Download VAM's White Paper entitled Museum Careers: Fit, Readiness, and Development, and find out more ways to bolster your resume. VAM also offers resume reviews for members, pairing senior professionals with members wishing to bolster their resume.
Informational Interviews
If you have questions about the museum field in Virginia, specific museum careers, or opportunities for professional development that could enhance your career choices, VAM can help. We offer informational interviews to members and students; we can go over your options and interests, recommend learning opportunities that might help you, and connect you with some established museum professionals who can talk to you about their careers. You will find that most are very willing to talk with you and share their experiences.
Other Resources
Questions to Consider: Is a Museum Career for You?
Types of Museums
Types of Museum Jobs
Museum Compatibility Quiz: Where do you fit?
Museum Internships & Checklist for Interns
Resources From the Web
Explore Art-Related Careers (from Affordable Colleges Online)