Work is laboratory based with occasional fieldwork. In museums and galleries, supervision of storage and display areas is normal. Communication with clients and professionals is necessary. Jobs are quite widely available The highest concentration of large employers is in London with national museums and galleries. This is a small profession in which it is not hard to make a mark.
Personalities vary from conformist to creative.
Part-time work may be available. It is essential to keep up with developments in this area. Distribution of gender in senior posts reflects this balance. A first class or upper second degree is usually needed. The majority of entrants to the profession are graduates.