31. Interview Prep 101: What Happens During the Interview

You prepared your stories. You researched the organization. You landed the interview.Now... what actually happens once the interview begins? In Part 2 of this interview series, Elin Filbey and Alli Schell walk through what actually happens during the interview process, from the initial screening call to panel interviews, presentations, final-round conversations, and everything in between.Interviews are more than just having the perfect answers, it's also knowing how to tell your stories with confidence and remembering that you're evaluating the organization just as much as they're evaluating you.Throughout the conversation, Elin and Alli discuss:what to expect during first, second, and final-round interviewswho you'll likely meet throughout the hiring process, and what each person is looking forstrategies for navigating panel interviews with confidencewhy employers care just as much about your thought process as your final answerinterview presentations, projects, and how to think about unpaid interview workthoughtful questions to ask that reveal an organization's cultureinterview red flags and what they might tell you about the workplacehow to follow up professionally after an interviewwhether you should ask for feedback after a rejection and when it may or may not be worth itWhether this is your very first interview or your fiftieth, understanding how the interview process works can help you walk in feeling more prepared, less overwhelmed, and better equipped to show why you're the right person for the role. And perhaps just as importantly, it can help you decide whether the organization is the right fit for you. #MuseumCareers #MuseumJobs #MuseumProfessionals #CareerDevelopment #InterviewTips #JobSearch #MuseumLeadership #CurateYourCareer #MuseumStudies #CareerCoaching