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Congratulations! Youβve made it to one of the final rounds of theΒ internshipΒ application process: the internship interview. But do you know how to prepare? What questions should you know how to answer? Do you know what experience you can talk about? What skills areΒ hiring managersΒ looking for? Donβt worry β weβve got you covered with top internship interview tips from hiring experts.
My take:
1. Research, Research, Research
What You Need to Know About the Company
Matthew Warzel, certified professional resume writer and former Fortune 500 recruiter, recommends his best internship interview tips on what to research:
- Mission, values, and overall culture:Β Understanding these aspects helps you align your values with the companyβs and communicate how they would be a good fit.
- Product, services, and target audience:Β This knowledge showcases your enthusiasm and dedication to the industry.
- Recent news, press releases, or significant achievements or challenges:Β This demonstrates your awareness of the companyβs current position and allows you to ask insightful questions during the interview.
- Competitors and market positions:Β Understanding the companyβs competitors and market position is beneficial, demonstrating your industry knowledge and ability to think strategically.
- Interviewers:Β If you know the name of whoβs interviewing you, this can provide valuable insights into their professional background and roles within the company. This knowledge allows you to establish a connection during the interview and your responses accordingly.
βBy investing time and effort in learning about the company, students can showcase their enthusiasm, preparedness, and genuine interest in the position, leaving a positive impression on the interviewers,β Warzel says.
Identifying Your Skills From Your Experiences
What kinds of skills should you share? Warzel gives some examples of skills you might have from everyday student experiences:
βStudents can discuss group projects or coursework that required teamwork, problem-solving, or leadership skills, highlighting their ability to collaborate effectively and deliver results,β he says. βAdditionally, participation in clubs, organizations, or sports teams can showcase qualities likeΒ communication,Β time management, and dedication. Volunteering experiences can demonstrate their commitment to community service,Β adaptability, and empathy.β
4. Show Youβre a Quick Learner
Warzel adds that you can also mention times youβve gone out of your way to find learning opportunities, such as βattending workshops, participating in online courses, or engaging in self-study, can further emphasize their commitment to continuous learning.β
You can even talk about seeking out informal learning opportunities, like seeking feedback or constructive criticism from a professor, peer, or someone you worked with.
6. Ask Questions
Remember, an interview is a two-way street. While an interviewer is trying to learn more about you and your experience, itβs also a chance for you to learn about the company and the role.
βBy asking thoughtful questions, students can demonstrate their engagement, curiosity, and proactive approach to understanding the internship opportunity, leaving a lasting impression on theΒ hiring managers and recruiters,β Warzel says.
Therefore, asking the right questions during the interview shows youβre excited about the internship and your thought process, values, and interests.
So, what kinds of questions are interviewers looking for?
βSome hiring managers expect the usual questions, βWho will I report to?β, βWhat does the rest of the team look like?β, βWhat are your expectations for this role?’β Herrera says. βWith that in mind, I would strongly recommend asking the questions that truly matter to you, your career growth, your goals, your missions and vision, and your ambitions. If, for whatever reason, the company isnβt open to sharing those details with you β¦ it might not be the company for you after all!β
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