HMUS 507 - Building Professional Identity 1 s.h.

Proper conduct at work is essential to achieve and advance a successful career. Effective interaction with museum colleagues, constituents, funders, governmental officials and other stakeholders plays a major role in organizational and individual success. This course will explore how to present yourself professionally; how to find, apply and interview for a job; how integrity, accountability and high ethical standards are essential; and how successful social interaction can play a pivotal role in your career and the success of a museum. The course will emphasize in-class exercises, mock employment interviews, and an evening reception with community leaders.
Prerequisite(s): Permission of the instructor and the director is required for students not enrolled in CGP.