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I am wondering what the best piece of advice about museum work you have gotten? I learned that one of the most important things is to leave a job/ museum in better shape than you found it so that the next person it set up well. I think it is something I intend to carry with me always.

Dear All

I am wondering what the best piece of advice about museum work you have gotten? I learned that one of the most important things is to leave a job/ museum in better shape than you found it so that the next person it set up well. I think it is something I intend to carry with me always.

Dear All

I am wondering what the best piece of advice about museum work you have gotten? I learned that one of the most important things is to leave a job/ museum in better shape than you found it so that the next person it set up well. I think it is something I intend to carry with me always.

I'm not sure it was the best, but certainly the most memorable. When I was coming up as an art preparator and started to feel confident in the work (probably 1-2 years into my career) my manager said to me "stay humble". He said it directly to me(with a light touch), not generally to the group. I knew right then that I was getting cocky and that's wasn't good for me or the work culture. It was a pivotal moment in my coming up, during those sophomore (wise fool) years.

Dear All

I am wondering what the best piece of advice about museum work you have gotten? I learned that one of the most important things is to leave a job/ museum in better shape than you found it so that the next person it set up well. I think it is something I intend to carry with me always.

Dear All

I am wondering what the best piece of advice about museum work you have gotten? I learned that one of the most important things is to leave a job/ museum in better shape than you found it so that the next person it set up well. I think it is something I intend to carry with me always.

I always tell myself and my staff that if you are not having fun at work you are in the wrong job.  Working in museums should be an enjoyable experience.

Dear All

I am wondering what the best piece of advice about museum work you have gotten? I learned that one of the most important things is to leave a job/ museum in better shape than you found it so that the next person it set up well. I think it is something I intend to carry with me always.

I always tell myself and my staff that if you are not having fun at work you are in the wrong job.  Working in museums should be an enjoyable experience.

Dear All

I am wondering what the best piece of advice about museum work you have gotten? I learned that one of the most important things is to leave a job/ museum in better shape than you found it so that the next person it set up well. I think it is something I intend to carry with me always.

What would you say is the best advice for a recent MA holder who has recently entered the curatorial field in the public sector, to obtain a curatorial job in the private sector? 

I always tell myself and my staff that if you are not having fun at work you are in the wrong job.  Working in museums should be an enjoyable experience.

Dear All

I am wondering what the best piece of advice about museum work you have gotten? I learned that one of the most important things is to leave a job/ museum in better shape than you found it so that the next person it set up well. I think it is something I intend to carry with me always.

Dear All

I am wondering what the best piece of advice about museum work you have gotten? I learned that one of the most important things is to leave a job/ museum in better shape than you found it so that the next person it set up well. I think it is something I intend to carry with me always.

Dear All

I am wondering what the best piece of advice about museum work you have gotten? I learned that one of the most important things is to leave a job/ museum in better shape than you found it so that the next person it set up well. I think it is something I intend to carry with me always.

Absolutely! One invaluable piece of advice I received is to always prioritize clear documentation and organization. This not only helps current operations run smoothly but also ensures a seamless transition for future colleagues, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and collaboration within the museum community.

Thanks,

(Marcos)

Dear All

I am wondering what the best piece of advice about museum work you have gotten? I learned that one of the most important things is to leave a job/ museum in better shape than you found it so that the next person it set up well. I think it is something I intend to carry with me always.

"Never forget the visitor." As curator of Biltmore House (back in the day!), I became very aware of the importance of the visitor experience. Even as the curatorial department worked behind the scenes, we were always aware of the importance of visitors and of providing them with an intriguing, knowledge-filled experience. 

Absolutely! One invaluable piece of advice I received is to always prioritize clear documentation and organization. This not only helps current operations run smoothly but also ensures a seamless transition for future colleagues, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and collaboration within the museum community.

Thanks,

(Marcos)

Dear All

I am wondering what the best piece of advice about museum work you have gotten? I learned that one of the most important things is to leave a job/ museum in better shape than you found it so that the next person it set up well. I think it is something I intend to carry with me always.

Dear All

I am wondering what the best piece of advice about museum work you have gotten? I learned that one of the most important things is to leave a job/ museum in better shape than you found it so that the next person it set up well. I think it is something I intend to carry with me always.