You got an interview for a non-library job!
Now the real test is proving, out loud and under pressure, that you're the right person to hire.
Most librarians go into an interview ready to talk about what they've done. What they're not ready for is translating that experience into language a non-library hiring manager understands.
This workshop is about fixing that. You'll walk away with a way to structure any answer, a handful of go-to stories that flex across dozens of questions, and a plan for the moments that don't go perfectly.
This workshop is for you if:
You're a librarian who's serious about making a career change and has an interview coming up — or wants to be ready when one does. You should have a general target direction in mind before you start, and ideally you've already worked through Lost in Translation and Raise Your Profile so your resume and profile are pointing the same direction as your interview answers.
This workshop is not for you if:
You're interviewing only for library jobs. Everything here is built specifically for career changers walking into interviews outside the library world.
Want the full roadmap to a career outside of libraries?
This workshop covers interview prep, but it's just one piece of the puzzle. If you're serious about leaving libraries for good, the complete Leaping Out of Libraries bundle takes you all the way from resume to interview so you're not fixing one part of the problem while another lags behind. Buying all four together saves you $21 over buying separately.
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A note before you read on
This workshop is most valuable if you've already narrowed down to one or two job targets. If you're still figuring out your direction, check out the Career Clarity Cohort or contact Alison for 1:1 sessions first — then come back here when you're ready.
Not sure yet but want to be prepared? You're welcome to purchase now and use it when the time is right.
Curriculum
- Start Here! (0:44)
- 1. Mindset (7:13)
- 2. Do Your Homework (5:51)
- 3. Prep That Actually Works (2:28)
- 4. Interview Day Logistics (4:24)
- 5. Interpreting the Questions (3:21)
- 6. Tell Us About Yourself (3:34)
- 7. Tell Us About a Time When... (4:54)
- 8. Traps & Worst Case Scenarios (9:01)
- 9. Your Turn to Get Answers (2:25)
- 10. The Art of the Follow-Up (4:30)
- Worksheet & Final Tips (1:30)
About Alison
I'm Alison King, a Nationally Certified Resume Writer and Nationally Certified Online Profile Expert — the leading credential for career professionals who help people use LinkedIn for job search and personal branding. I work specifically with librarians making a career change, and I did my own transition out of libraries in 2022 and went through the job search process again in 2025, so I know what it actually takes to get hired in this market. I'm the only NCRW who specializes in librarian careers, and this workshop is built on everything I've learned from helping clients build profiles that get them found.
