Interview Preparation

Emilia Rybak

with Emilia Rybak

Interview preparation is about showing up with clarity, confidence, and a strong sense of how to present your experience. This MentorCruise session is designed to help you prepare for upcoming … Read more

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Emilia Rybak

Emilia Rybak

Consultant, UX Research & Behavior Design at Self-employed, ex-Accenture

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About this session

Interview preparation is about showing up with clarity, confidence, and a strong sense of how to present your experience. This MentorCruise session is designed to help you prepare for upcoming interviews in a practical, personalized way, whether you are early in your career, making a transition, or aiming for a more competitive role.

You’ll work with an experienced mentor to sharpen your story, improve your answers, and get ready for the questions that matter most. Together, you can practice mock interviews, refine how you talk about your background, prepare for technical or behavioral rounds, and identify the areas that need the most work. The goal is to help you walk into the interview feeling more prepared, more polished, and more confident in your ability to stand out.

Your mentor

I've hired UX freelancers/contractors for my UX consultancy and have seen the patterns of what makes a candidate successful in the interview process.

What mentees say

4.9 (8 reviews)
“Over the past several months, working with Emilia has been incredibly helpful. She has a way of breaking things down so they actually make sense, which made a huge difference for me. She’s also very kind and patient in …” “Over the past several months, working with Emilia has been incredibly helpful. She has a way of breaking things down so they actually make sense, which made a huge difference for me. She’s also very kind and patient in her approach, which made it much easier to ask questions and learn without feeling overwhelmed. She’s given me clear, actionable feedback on my portfolio and has helped me better understand how to present my work. She also guided me on how to use LinkedIn more effectively, which is something I struggled with before. Because of Emilia’s mentorship, I feel much more confident and clear in my direction. She’s played a big role in helping me grow professionally and in how I approach UX research overall. I’m really looking forward to continuing to work with her and learning more! ”
Melissa

Melissa

Standard Plan · 4 months

“Making the transition from graduation to the workplace can be challenging, but Emilia has been incredibly supportive and encouraging throughout this mentorship. She takes the time to understand my goals and offers helpf…” “Making the transition from graduation to the workplace can be challenging, but Emilia has been incredibly supportive and encouraging throughout this mentorship. She takes the time to understand my goals and offers helpful guidance. I also really appreciate how open and approachable she is—it makes it easy to ask questions and learn from her. Her support has made a real difference in how I approach my job search and the interview process. Specifically, she has guided me on how to tailor my resume and portfolio to hiring managers/companies. I really appreciate the time and insight she has put into helping me grow professionally. Learning from her has been great! ”
Meera

Meera

Lite Plan · 3 months

“The mentorship was thoughtful and practical, with very detailed feedback. Emilia's guidance was grounded in real hiring expectations and helped clarify how to strengthen research positioning and next steps. I appreciate…” “The mentorship was thoughtful and practical, with very detailed feedback. Emilia's guidance was grounded in real hiring expectations and helped clarify how to strengthen research positioning and next steps. I appreciated the honesty, structure, and generosity with time and resources. Would recommend to others looking for clear, experience-based career guidance.”
Tanuja

Tanuja

Lite Plan · 1 month

“Emilia is thoughtful and uplifting. She brings behavioural design into the mentorship process in a way that’s both strategic and empowering. Her positive attitude, flexibility, and support extend beyond just scheduled c…” “Emilia is thoughtful and uplifting. She brings behavioural design into the mentorship process in a way that’s both strategic and empowering. Her positive attitude, flexibility, and support extend beyond just scheduled calls. I deeply appreciated how considerate and motivating she was at a time I needed it. She’s not only knowledgeable and up-to-date with the field but also delivers honest, actionable feedback with genuine compassion. I’m grateful to be learning from her! ”
Kripa

Kripa

Lite Plan · 1 month

“I have had an amazing mentorship experience with Emilia. From our very first conversation, she listened carefully and understood my unique situation and career goals perfectly. As a former UX/UI designer returning to wo…” “I have had an amazing mentorship experience with Emilia. From our very first conversation, she listened carefully and understood my unique situation and career goals perfectly. As a former UX/UI designer returning to work after a career break, I was trying to figure out a career change and the best path forward. Emilia not only provided clarity but also outlined a structured plan tailored to my needs. She suggested actionable, highly relevant steps that I could implement right away, which made the process feel much more achievable. Her insights were incredibly valuable, and her approach was both supportive and strategic. I truly appreciate her expertise, patience, and providing guidance that's been both practical and inspiring. I would highly recommend Emilia to anyone looking for thoughtful mentorship!”
Polina

Polina

Standard Plan · 1 month

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