ABSTRACT
Actually, you have already "started" your pursuit of a museum career because you are reading this book. Now the preparation really begins. Making decisions about training for the museum field is complex because of the diversity of the disciplines and the numerous types of positions even within just one museum. That is why it is extremely important to explore the entire spectrum of museums before making your training decisions. This completed, study and consider the various routes into the museum world. Your educational options are many until, and if, you decide on a particular or specific career. Even then, there are more choices to make before you reach your educational goals. Competences and degrees challenge you to a balancing act for your future.
