Museum and Heritage Work Placement Preparation

Overview

Credit value: 0 credits

Tutors: Dr Sarah Thomas, Professor Fiona Candlin

Assessment: attendance only

Module description

This module will prepare you for the work placement module. We will explain the structure of work placements, help you write a professional CV, prepare for interviews, and introduce you to the range of careers within the museums and heritage sector. It is a compulsory requirement for taking a work placement.

Indicative syllabus

Briefing session
CV, cover letter and interview preparation
Work placement briefings
Museum careers
Work placement essay preparation class

Learning objectives

By the end of this module, you will:

have a clear understanding of the work placement module
have a better understanding of careers in the museum sector
be able to tailor your CV for museum sector job applications
be prepared for an interview
have reflected on available and appropriate career options
be better prepared for making placement and job applications.