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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.
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.