As with most jobs, personal relations can be crucial to a successful career in curating. If you already work at a museum in some capacity, make sure you have a good relationship with higher-level staff, including, of course, the curator(s). Network with curators and professionals from other museums as well. You should attend as many conferences in museum studies and in your specific field as possible, especially national ones. Apply to give presentations or moderate panels at conferences to increase your visibility and gain valuable experience. Attend special events, openings and galas at other museums. Check the museum's website beforehand for information about their staff and curator, and make an effort to find those people and introduce yourself. You will be required to do research for your Master's degree and PhD, and it's important to publish the best of your work as often as possible. Aim for publications that are highly respected in your field as well as more visible and publicly accessible ones. Some respected curatorial publications include Journal of Curatorial Studies, Exhibitionist, and Curator: The Museum Journal. Some more visible art journals include Juxtapoz, ARTnews, and Artforum. Popular science and history publications include Nature, Popular Science, and National Geographic. In addition to extensive expertise in your chosen field, museums will look for candidates with a range of relevant skills such as team management, computer technology, fundraising, public relations, and business administration. Consider taking special courses or trainings to build your resume. Many universities offer training programs for professionals, often online. Check with your own school or another respected university to see if such options are available. Joining a local business association can often give you access to discounted courses and seminars in subjects such as marketing and business administration. You should use common job hunting sites such as Monster and Indeed, but also check the websites of museums you hope to work for for job listings. Send resumes to your top choices - even if they aren't hiring, they may be impressed by your experience and initiative and keep your resume on file for future openings. No matter how impressive your resume is, you need to make an excellent impression in person to land the job. Research the museum thoroughly beforehand, dress professionally, and arrive a few minutes early. Be prepared to discuss your resume at length and communicate your strengths convincingly.
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One-sentence summary -- Build good relationships with museum professionals. Publish research papers in respected publications. Broaden your education with business-related courses and special trainings. Search for available curator positions at respected museums. Ace your interview.

The extend to which you extend it will depend on how dramatic you want your sad pout to look. Be aware that it will come off looking fake (and not as attractive) if you overdo it. You should feel your chin wrinkle slightly as you do this. Your mouth should be closed for a sad pout, unlike for a seductive pout. If you're able to, you may want to quiver your lower lip, which will make you look like you're about to cry. This shows that you are feeling vulnerable or submissive. Make eye contact with the person you are talking to, but don't raise your head. Your eyes should be peering up at him. The more eye contact you make, the more flirtatious you will appear, so be cautious is you want to look genuinely sad. If you're trying to be sad in a flirtatious or playful way, you can bat your eyelashes. Don't do this if you want to look genuinely sad. When you are sad, you can see the emotion in your whole body, not just your face. Try slouching your shoulders a little and loosely crossing your arms in front of you. This will let the other person know that you are hurt and trying to protect yourself. You may also consider fidgeting or nervously moving your hands. To sound sad, try talking in very quiet voice and a monotonous tone. Keep your sentences short and to the point. To take your sad voice a step further, try to make your voice tremble, as if you're fighting back tears.
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One-sentence summary -- Stick your bottom lip out. Drop your head slightly. Get the eyes right. Use your whole body. Master a sad voice.

Bend your left knee and pull your left leg behind your body, using your left hand to support it. Reach your right arm toward the ceiling, as far as it will go. After your arm is lifted, raise up onto your right toes and balance there. When you've got a good stretch on your left side, switch and do the same thing on your right side. Alternate back and forth. Do ten rounds on each side. From a standing position, fold your body over at the waist and allow your hands to touch the floor. Walk your hands forward until your body resembles that of an upside down letter V. Your hands should be shoulder-width apart. Your fingers should be spread wide. Keep your feet hips-width distance apart. Try to touch your heels to the floor. Stand straight up with your feet together. Lift your right foot and tuck it into the space right above your left knee, with your right knee facing out. Put your palms together in front of your heart. Stand in this position for ten seconds, then switch sides. When your feet are together, your big toes should be touching, and your heels should be slightly apart. Make sure your weight is evenly balanced. Don't let your foot rest on your knee, it can damage your joints. Lie on your stomach with your arms running beside your body make sure to keep your palms face up. Bend your knees and grab your ankles with your hands. When you breathe in, try to lift your knees and thighs even further away from the floor. Stay here for five seconds. Take a break, then try this pose two more times.
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One-sentence summary -- Try quad pulls. Try downward facing dog. Stand in tree pose. Experiment with bow pose.

If you wish to send someone a condolence letter be sure to do it in a timely manner. You should write the bereaved a letter within two weeks of their loss. This is the time that they are most focused on grieving. They will be dealing with funeral arrangements and preparing for their final goodbyes. If you miss this timeframe or find out about the death months after it has occurred, go ahead and write the letter. There is no need to explain why your card is arriving late. Writing a general condolence letter will not be very comforting to the griever. Be aware that you are writing about the griever's loved one. Be prepared to feel uncomfortable and vulnerable. Refer to the deceased by name. For example, you may say something like "I am very sorry to hear about Janie's passing." Each death is different and each person deals with grief in a different way. Avoid telling a griever how to grieve or what to do next. Unless you know and feel comfortable with their religion affiliations, avoid using religious opinions within the letter. Avoid saying things like "everything happens for a reason" or "they are in a better place." Avoid saying things like "I know how you feel." Everyone's pain is different and this will not be comforting to the griever.
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Don't wait too long. Make the letter personal. Be sensitive to their situation.