Shortly after the holiday the annual meeting of the Modern Language Association (MLA) takes place - and with it, the infamous conference interviews. Many departments in English and literary subfields conduct their first interviews of the season at MLA. These conference interviews often take place in hotel rooms. Successful applicants land campus interviews. Two recent articles on Inside Higher Ed provide insight on the process: What to expect during the MLA interview, as well as what you might be asked.

Also see: Common Questions Asked in Academic Interviews What You Should Ask During an Academic Interview