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Thanks! In my first interview, the lab manager asked NO typical "job" questions that I was prepared for, which really threw me off. She asked a lot about my research experience and knowledge, which I thought the PI was going to ask. We'll see if he asks the same types of questions or switches it up on me! Again, thanks for the feedback. I practiced walking through my research spiels like you suggested and I feel like I can do this!

Hi all! It looks like all of the grad schools I applied to are ghosting me except for the one I've already received a rejection for post-interview (the POI said I was too young). I'm applying right out of undergrad and while I have research experience at 3 universities, I understand that my CV might not be as developed as it needs to be for the programs I was looking at. As a result, I'm applying to lab manager positions to gain some experience and boost my resume for the next few cycles. I'm pursuing lab manager over RA because of the additional leadership elements. I've applied for about 6 positions and have already started interviewing. I have my second interview at my top choice Ivy League today with the PI and I'm terrified. The initial interview with the lab manager was last week and it went well. I interned at the school this past summer so I know the department well, but I really want the position and I'm scared I'll shoot myself in the foot, so I'm reaching out for help! Does anyone have any insight into what I should expect, what to do/what not to do, and what questions I should prepare for? Thanks everyone!