Blog 4: Interview Preparation

1.

Who do you plan to interview?  Why?

Answer:

I plan to interview to either Ms. Mira or Mrs. Diamond from the California Science Center Volunteer Department because both women are in charge of volunteers at the science center and should have a deeper understanding / knowledge about the inner workings of a museum compared to a regular volunteer.

2.

You have to ask 5 questions.  What additional questions do you plan to ask?  Ask open-ended questions.  What are open-ended questions? Click here! If that doesn't help, try this one.  Click here!

Answer(s):

1. I'm interested in studying, museology. What can you tell me about it?
2. From your perspective, what could I study that would be significant?
3. Who else would you recommend I talk to?
4. What kinds of places or activities do you recommend I do for the mentorship component?
5. What books should I read in this field?

6. What do you define a museum as?

7. What questions are often raised in your job field?

8. How did you come across your job?

9. What are the most important aspects of your job?

10. What kind of knowledge do you need to work in this kind of field (museums)?

11. How has working here changed your perception of museums?

12. What was your perception of your job prior to entering?

13. What is it like to work in a facility of this scale?

14. How long have you worked here?

15. What motivates you to come to work at a museum?