Career Management

Switching Gears: Managing the Twists and Turns of a Museum Career

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To invest in museums as a society, we must also invest in ourselves as museum professionals. Join this open discussion to gain tips on how to package yourself based on your core values, interests, and professional strengths. Hear candid stories from colleagues who have had transitioned between different types of institutions, departments, or regions. Plus, discuss how to maintain internal values and perspectives regardless of your institution or employment status.

Learning Objectives:

• Assess your current professional situation and consider your career trajectory.
• Define your core strengths, transferrable skills, and values that can carry you throughout your museum career.
• Develop a personal statement that you can use to set career goals, assess your suitability for specific positions, and more.

Moderator(s)

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  Ami Davis

  Independent Art and Museum Consultant
  Ami Davis Consulting

Presenter(s)

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  Melanie Adams

  Senior Director, Guest Experience and Educational Services
  Minnesota Historical Society
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  Beth Maloney

  Director of Interpretation
  Baltimore Museum of Industry
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  Jason Porter

  Director, Education and Programs
  Museum of Pop Culture