ACING YOUR INTERNSHIP
COMMON INTERNSHIP INTERVIEW QUESTIONS know how to answer? We have you covered.
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interviews a student or graduate will go through as they
Doing the proper prep work won’t only help you get over
2.
Why did you apply for an internship with this company?
Similar questions: “What do you know about our company?” and “How do you relate to our company values?”
To help you, we’ve prepared a list of common interview
employer. Your response should demonstrate that you’ve done
recruiters in the process!
1.
Tell me about yourself
Similar questions: “Why do you want to work here?” and “Why should we hire you?”
your interviewers already know, such as your name and age. Your answer should sell your strengths and show your
• Your year and course of study • Your career aim or the career path you are interested in • Your interests or hobbies, if they’re relevant to the job scope • Your reason for applying to the internship
can talk about how you intend to pursue a career in the same line relevant work experience. where you’ve honed and developed technical skills that’ll be You can even go the extra mile by talking about how your business degree has made you more commercially aware of the industry, and how you can contribute business strategies and ideas to the IT company you’re applying to. 46 |
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to get an in-depth understanding. If the employer maintains a presence on social media, follow their accounts to get the latest news. With enough research under your belt, you should be able to connect the dots by aligning your work goals, style and personality to what the company stands for, or how you can relate to its business. how they relate to your career aims and interests. What’s their vision and mission, and how do they relate to your own strong corporate social responsibility branding and is a strong advocate for animal rights, you can win your interviewers over Your research will show your enthusiasm and reassure your interviewers that you’re truly interested in the company, and will also win you generous brownie points.