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In practice Careers guide

Careers Guide | Taking a strategic approach to career planning

Tamsin Russell explains how to adopt an intentional approach to professional development

In practice Careers guide

Careers Guide | Exploring different ways to start your museum career

From academic study to training schemes, there are many different entry routes into the sector

In practice Careers guide

Careers Guide | CV dos and don’ts

Top tips on standing out when applying for your next role

In practice Careers guide

Careers Guide | Five places to find your next job opportunity

Useful websites to check for vacancies and other opportunities

In practice Exhibitions

Spotlight | Designing accessible exhibitions

Five projects that highlight how to put inclusivity and access at the heart of exhibition design

In practice Lighting

Case study | Lighting the Foundling Museum

Andrew Molyneux and Harry Triggs explain their approach to illuminating historic interiors

In practice Interpretation

Case study | Creating accessible interpretation

Angharad Brading shares the approach at Wroxeter Roman City

In practice Social media

Guide | How museums can thrive with a little Bluesky thinking

The Museum of English Rural Life shares how to flourish on this new social media platform

In practice Play

Focus | Designing playful museums

Holly Black shares some different approaches to play-based interventions and exhibitions

In practice Play

Trendswatch | Outdoor play areas

Museums and heritage sites are improving their outdoor offerings in the hope of reaching new audiences

In practice Play

Guide | Facilitating slow play

Educator Nicola Wallis explains what slow play is and how it can be used in museums

In practice Play

Case study | Creating playful experiences for under-fives

The Royal Academy of Arts shares how its early years learning programme aims to inspire creativity