Got a second interview at a startup and wanted to check the founder’s recent stories to get a feel for the company culture. Profile turned out to be private and I have zero time to wait for an approval. Any Instagram story viewer online that works without logging in?
Pre-interview research mode is REAL and honestly so underrated. I did the exact same thing before a panel interview last year – wanted to get a vibe for the team culture before walking in. Found blinkviewer.com through a comment somewhere and it was a lifesaver – no login, no waiting, just type the username and you’re browsing stories in seconds. Ended up spotting a team offsite post which gave me a perfect conversation opener during the interview. Little things like that genuinely help you walk in feeling prepared instead of winging it. Good luck with the second round!
Totally get this, that quiet prep before something important can make a huge difference. I had a similar situation before meeting a new team and just wanted to understand the vibe a bit without overstepping. Really appreciate you sharing that approach, it’s such a simple way to feel more ready. Those small details you pick up can seriously boost confidence and make conversations flow way more naturally.