In a region, several areas attract future workers who want to be key players in the region's dynamism. The region must be able to shine in the eyes of its inhabitants, but it must also attract visitors in order to reveal its riches to everyone and keep the local economy alive. Beyond the tourism sector, art, culture and entertainment are other areas that contribute to a region's reputation. Among the cultural places of choice and which remain very popular, there are the museums. For those who wish to work in these structures dedicated to culture and the preservation of works of art, it is essential to be well informed when applying, because the least we can say is that each place is unique, and you must make sure you find your place.
Why join a museum?
The arts, culture and entertainment remain the preferred sectors in France, the world's leading tourist destination. Museums are becoming increasingly popular and occupy an important place in our society. They are one of the major vectors for the dissemination of culture and attract both locals and foreign tourists. On the one hand, there are the great museums of France, managed by the State, but also a great diversity of local museums and ecomuseums managed directly by the local authorities. Museums allow you to admire works of art by the greatest French and foreign artists, but they are also places where you can learn about the history of a country, a region, a great person (painters, writers, etc.) and the natural environment.
Museums have several jobs, such as museum manager, receptionist, cultural mediator, inventory manager, curator and restorer of works. Some of these jobs are accessible through a competitive examination, but it is also possible to be recruited without one, and to be on contract. Some students also choose to apply for jobs in museums in order to earn an income while they study or to work during the school holidays.
How do I apply for a job in a museum?
This section is aimed particularly at those who wish to apply for a job in a museum as a contract worker. As in many sectors, there are job offers, but future employees can also send in unsolicited applications. This is where the gowork.fr tool comes in. Before applying, it is essential to find out about the place and its specificities. Museums generally have very complete websites that give a good overview of the place, which is far from being the case for structures linked to other trades. The GoWork tool is a database of opinions in which everyone will have access to useful information about the structure where they are about to apply, such as notes on the employer, information on remuneration, but also testimonies of workers. These testimonies give an idea of the atmosphere in the company, the relationship between colleagues and with the hierarchy.
Let's imagine someone who wants to apply for a job in a museum in Normandy, you just have to enter the name of the structure and its location, and you have access to the information mentioned above. Once you have read it and even compared different places, you can send a CV, a cover letter or ask for an appointment without apprehension. And above all, with a better knowledge of the different parameters concerning the structure in which you wish to work
