Martha M. Schloetzer - Applying for Jobs and Internships in Museums

Applying for Jobs and Internships in Museumsoffers a straightforward approach to applying for positions within a museum. Martha M. Schloetzer provides practical advice about the application and interview process that will prepare emerging museum professionals as they approach the profession.

From reviewing job and internship postings to developing a solid resume and writing distinctive cover letters, this guide provides practical, sound advice for museum job seekers. Schloetzer integrates the stories of successful and unsuccessful interns and job applicants throughout the books narrative, and recognizing the additional challenges faced by non-US nationals, the book also offers information specifically for international students seeking work experience in US museums.

The insider information included in Applying for Jobs and Internships in Museumsmakes it a key resource for both a US and international audience interested in gaining museum experience in the US. It will be of particular interest to college-level and graduate school students, as well as recent graduates. The guide can also serve as a reference in the classroom, helping professors and instructors prepare students for the job search ahead.

Martha M. Schloetzeris Program Administrator for Internships and Fellowships at the National Gallery of Art in Washington DC.

Routledge Guides to Practice in Museums, Galleries and Heritage

This series provides essential practical guides for those working in museums, galleries, and a variety of other heritage professions around the globe.

Including authored and edited volumes, the series will help to enhance practitioners and students professional knowledge and will also encourage sharing of best practices between different countries as well as between different types and sizes of organizations.

Titles include:

Interpreting Heritage

A Guide to Planning and Practice

Steve Slack

Managing Change in Museums and Galleries

A Practical Guide

Piotr Bienkowski and Hilary McGowan

Applying for Jobs and Internships in Museums

A Practical Guide

Martha M. Schloetzer

For more information about this series, please visit: www.routledge.com/Routledge-Guides-to-Practice-in-Museums-Galleries-and-Heritage/book-series/RGPMGH