Questions to Ask in an Interview

The interview for an internship is your opportunity to sell yourself and to determine if the placement is the right one for you. If you use the time during the interview to ask the right questions, you will find out exactly what is expected and what you will gain. Consider the questions listed below.

• What expectation do you have for the intern who fills this position?
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• Can you give me an example of a task that is part of the job description.
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• Have you used interns before? What did they do?
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• Who will be my supervisor?
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• Will I be working with a team? Will it be the same team for the duration of my internship?
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• How much interaction will I have with the rest of the employees?
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• Will I attend staff meetings? How much should I participate?
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• What is the rate of compensation?
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• What hours will I work? Is this schedule flexible?
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• Have you reviewed my learning agreement? Are you in support of my learning outcomes?
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• Are there any special requirements for this position?
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A good online source of information on interviewing can be found at Quintessential Careers.