Internship Skills: Mock Interviews

Mock Interviews

Use these interview questions with a friend or classmate to prepare for an interview. The goal is not to memorize answers but to practice thinking on your feet, communicating effectively, and responding naturally.

1. Tell me about yourself.

2. What interests you about this internship?

3. What do you know about the company so far?

4. Why did you leave your last job? (Or why are you thinking about leaving your current job?)

5. Tell me about your experience at your last job.

6. What experience do you have managing various responsibilities?

7. Tell me about your strengths.

8. Tell me about a time when you faced a difficult situation and how you overcame it.

9. What salary range are you looking for?

10. What questions do you have for me [your interviewer/potential new employer]?

Be sure to look for additional resources online. Here's an example: http://www.jobinterviewquestions.org/interview-guide/how-to-prepare-for-an-interview/.

Download this blog as a word document, without the videos, here: https://www.dropbox.com/s/bkti7dfezj06cig/Mock%20Interviews.docx?dl=0.

Check out my internships Pinterest board here: http://www.pinterest.com/popculturefreak/professional-skills/.

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