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RRP : £12.99
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Pub Date : April 2010
ISBN : 9781408109342
Format : Paperback
Dimensions : 198x129mm
Extent : 288 pages
How to Get a Job in a Museum or Art Gallery

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Getting your dream job in the arts is no mean feat these days. In this book, the author explores the world of museums and galleries, focusing on contemporary issues and current options for employment in this field.

This down-to-earth guide will help you work out what kind of job you would be best suited to, and how to prepare for a career in your chosen field.

Featuring many case studies and real life examples, this book takes a practical approach to finding the right job for you. It includes advice on creating an eye-catching CV, applying for an advertised post, finding work experience, the interview itself, and creating the career you really want. The book features a foreword by Sandy Nairne, Director of the National Portrait Gallery.


About the Author(s)
Alison Baverstock is a former publisher and now author, who writes about writing, publishing and creativity. Her previous books for A&C Black include Is There A Book in You? and Marketing Your Book: An Author's Guide. She is Course Leader of the MA in Publishing at Kingston University and her website is www.alisonbaverstock.com.

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This book works well on two levels - as a career guide and also to give a fascinating insight into what goes on behind the scenes at both large and small galleries/museums. The case studies are of particular interest and the different wring styles and approaches of each chapter makeit an absorbing read. Artlover.
Shirley Moss



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