In November 2019, the GAM board voted to affirm statements made by the National Emerging Museum Professionals Network to promote salary transparency and create a more equitable museum workforce, including the following requirements for job postings:
- Strongly encourage employers to include the name and title of the person to whom candidates should address applications: This avoids any confusion for candidates submitting applications, resumes, and cover letters.
- Strongly encourage employers to include interview format (group, panel, one-on-one, etc.): This allows candidates to better prepare for an interview and reduce the stress of the unknown.
- Strongly encourage employers to include a breakdown of the hiring process from application to training: This offers candidates a clear picture of what to expect and gives them a better understanding of your timeline.
GAM supports field-wide efforts to improve diversity, equity, access and inclusion in museums. We believe that pay transparency at the onset of the hiring process may help to ensure both a positive candidate experience and the best use of hiring managers’ and candidates’ time. We appreciate your support of efforts to encourage transparent hiring practices in our field.
