Moma Interview Questions
& Process
Real candidates share what happened, how many rounds they had,
and how the experience turned out.
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First-hand accounts from people who interviewed at Moma.
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Intern
Intern Average Neutral experience No offer 3 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Phone screen Technical screen
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical
The interviewers really seemed to know what they were looking for in terms of profiles and were driven by individuals. So, do your research. They want people who are very academic, well-connected, representative of various voices, and heavy on scholarship.
Confirmed questions3 questions
- Tell me about your interests and experiences in art.
- What unique contributions can you make?
- How does your academic background align with the specific needs of the department?
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Curatorial Assistant
Entry Difficult Positive experience No offer 3 rounds
Interview process
Take home Recruiter call Onsite
Interview formats
Presentation Behavioral
They had me do a written assignment first, then a phone interview with HR, and finally an in-person interview. I also had to fill out a detailed employee application, and there was a one-page dossier assignment that we would talk about during the interview. The people interviewing me were the head of the department, the chief curator, and the associate curator.
Confirmed questions1 question
- In what ways does your background align with the requirements of this role?
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Retention Marketing Manager
Mid Average Neutral experience No offer 4 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Onsite Take home Presentation
Interview formats
Presentation Case
My interview process at MoMA started with a virtual meeting. Then, I went in for an in-person panel interview, which I thought was the last step. But then they asked me to do a case study and another virtual interview. After I presented my case study, I didn't hear back for a couple of months, and then they told me they hired someone else.
Confirmed questions1 question
- Can you complete a case study on a retention marketing plan?
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Director of Finance
Director Average Negative experience No offer 1 round
Interview process
Take home
Interview formats
Other
So, the hiring process at MoMa was quite a letdown. They first asked me to do this two-page write-up, answering a bunch of questions before anything else. I put in a good amount of time on that, but then... nothing. They confirmed they got my application and write-up, and after that, crickets. I even followed up to ask about my application, but still no word. It really makes you wonder about their communication and how things run there. It's a real bummer to spend an afternoon on a detailed write-up and then just get ignored. MoMa really needs to step up their communication game with candidates, no matter what the result is. Even just some feedback or a heads-up acknowledging the effort would make a big difference.
Confirmed questions1 question
- Could you describe your strategy for business partnering?
Moma Interview Questions
Quoted word for word from Moma interview reports.
“Can you name some designers who inspire you?”
Read reports →“What is one aspect of the museum that you would alter?”
Read reports →“How would you handle a situation where a member forgets their card?”
Read reports →“What would you do if a group of visitors is not listening to you?”
Read reports →“What is your perspective on the role of museums?”
Read report →“Could you give some examples of artworks that you've analyzed for your PhD research?”
Read report →“How would you deal with a board member visiting the museum?”
Read report →“If you were to create a new program at the museum to get the public interacting with art in a fresh way, what would that program be?”
Read report →“How would you manage a guest who is upset?”
Read report →Formats, difficulty and experience
Across all 78 Moma interview reports.