How Lu prepares to interview Ready or Not guests
10 things she (tries!) to do to get the best out of conversations and storytelling
Over on Lu’s new Substack The Paradox, where she’s continuing the essays and lists she used to write on the Ready or Not Substack, she’s cobbled together a list of some of her interview preparation tips for the many lovely people who’ve asked her about this in her DMs! Click on the link below for the full piece!
It’s ironic that I write this post as someone that co-hosts a podcast for mums navigating returning to work and juggling mum life and work life, because on Ready or Not, we often talk about applying for a job and preparing for a job interview and you’d think that’s what this would be about.
But, that’s not what I’m talking about today.
Because, ironically, I am terrible at these things. This isn’t subjective. I know it’s the truth. I know what I’m good and bad at and I’ll be a little self indulgent later. But before I get all arrogant on you, let me tell you that convincing someone to hire me over a resume and cover letter, selling myself in an interview, and negotiating my worth are some of my worst (corporate) nightmares.
Conversely, one thing I think I am good at is interviewing people for storytelling purposes. I’ve been doing it as long as I remember: as a 20-year-old, Broadsheet sent me to Kuwaii’s Brunswick studio to write a story about their vegan leather shoes. While I worked there, I also pitched a story about Najaf Mazari, that saw my friends and I enjoying a traditional Afghan meal on the floor of his retail space while learning about his journey of heartbreak and hope….
Read the full piece below:
