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Some MEPS members are at #AAM2012. Anything you'd like us to bring back to Seattle #museums? 9:19 AM Apr 29th via Twitter for Android
Lesson learned: flexibility, adaptability, ability to work with (and respect) colleagues, listen more than talk as key skills 4 #museum pros 7:35 PM Apr 25th via Twitter for Android
Lesson learned: contact staff at a #museum you plan to visit (even for fun) to learn about their organization. Good prof dvlpmt & ntwkng. 7:18 PM Apr 25th via Twitter for Android
Lesson learned: as a recent grad just entering the field, watch your ego. No job should be beneath you (or any of us) 7:12 PM Apr 25th via Twitter for Android
Lesson learned: also manage up, be proactive with your supervisor and colleagues about reflecting on room to grow. 7:10 PM Apr 25th via Twitter for Android
If insecure in a new job, be proactive & try to do it awesomely (even if you don't understand it yet). They hired you because you can do it. 7:09 PM Apr 25th via Twitter for Android
Lesson learned: ask for reviews if you're not getting then already. Feedback and reflection will help you grow. 7:06 PM Apr 25th via Twitter for Android
Useful skills learned outside of museums: technology, customer service, public speaking 7:01 PM Apr 25th via Twitter for Android
Lesson learned: talk with your supervisor about your career goals, both short and long-term. Helps when you think about your career path. 6:59 PM Apr 25th via Twitter for Android
Lesson learned: about working with others--talk through issues/conflicts, be receptive and responsive to their needs, celebrate successes. 6:49 PM Apr 25th via Twitter for Android
Lesson learned: ask your supervisor about their management style, ideally in the interview. 6:45 PM Apr 25th via Twitter for Android
How to navigate office culture: don't underestimate your colleagues, learn names, it takes time, get to know docents twitter.com/PSMuseumEd/sta… 6:44 PM Apr 25th via Twitter for Android
Grad school: is it worth it? Probably, philosophically and on paper. No, for debt, possible without depending on type of work. 6:41 PM Apr 25th via Twitter for Android
Lesson learned: be specific, quantify content, and list skill set on resumes. 6:34 PM Apr 25th via Twitter for Android
Lesson learned: to learn about salaries that "depend on experience," ask for a range in the interview. 6:30 PM Apr 25th via Twitter for Android
Lesson learned: Don't be afraid to ask questions about a job offer. Consider if the move is what you want. 6:28 PM Apr 25th via Twitter for Android
Lesson learned: find allies in similar rules as you, to be your sounding board on projects and challenges. 6:27 PM Apr 25th via Twitter for Android
Lesson learned: if you move somewhere and are looking for work, join networks and volunteer locally. Connections are key. 6:24 PM Apr 25th via Twitter for Android
Lesson learned: "I went to #museums as a kid and have always loved museums" doesn't make your cover letter stand out. It's too common! 6:23 PM Apr 25th via Twitter for Android
Lesson learned: Know the institution you're interviewing with, ideally more than the website. 6:21 PM Apr 25th via Twitter for Android

Name MuseumEd of PugetSnd
Location Seattle, WA
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Bio Museum Educators of Puget Sound (MEPS): Nonprofit group of education professionals from the many museums (and similar orgs) in the greater Puget Sound region.