10 Perfect Questions to impress your interviewer – Part II

Question 5: "What resources should students use during the internship?

They have already asked for the key qualities of successful interns who will tell you which trainees have been most interested in their internships. What about what you can get besides the experience from the company? Trainees can leave with useful and important network, a job opportunity, a lifetime mentor, and even more. With these, you will know some areas to focus on during the duration of the program.


Question 6: "What are the interns doing in the picture of the company blog?"

It does not have to be that question; you could show any question that you have done your research on this company. Often companies with established internal programs have images of various events that they have hosted. Find out what the internal programs are and see what you have the ability to participate in. Doing research on the company works in both ways, you can impress the interviewer by asking or answering questions.


Question 7: "How many interns get full-time jobs? Is there a chance for growth?"

Is that the career you've always wanted? This is extremely important to ask, unless you just want a temporary internship. This question is not only your interest and serious about working for the company, but you will also find out if there is a way of landing a full-time job if you do well. Know if there is an opportunity for growth as this will allow you to plan for the long term.


Question 8: How did you start your career at this company?

We would love to see how people get their start at companies, there is a good insight into growth and opportunity. The person you interviewed might have started as an intern. So if you want, then ask them what they have done in the company as a junior position or if they happened to be an ex-intern in the company then ask them for their experiences and advices. People generally, including interviewers, are always very willing to share their stories and life experiences.


Question 9: How would you describe corporate culture?

While this question is often asked in interviews for full-time jobs, I've learned over the course of many internships and jobs that being comfortable at where you work at is a necessity and is a key driver to your success in your career. It's a pretty good question to ask. All work and no game is not good for anyone's mental health. We all need a balance between work and our personal lives, so understanding a company's culture and work-life balance is essential. I like to find out to see if I will fit where I interviewed at, and if I will be able to maintain a certain degree of balance. At the end of the day, a job or an internship is more than just the money and the experience. You must be happy where you work. Remember that when you ask this question you have to consider the position of the person. Corporate cultures in a Fortune 500 will be very different than one in a small office or startup. Also, the position of the person you ask will determine their belief in corporate culture. A CEO will likely have a formal outlook as an office assistant.


Question 10: What are the next steps of the hiring process? When will you probably get to know the outcome or result of the application?

Want to know more about the process of how they are doing their recruitment? Then you should ask them directly! These are often questions that interviewers are asked, but it is quite informative. The answer will tell you if it is a two week or three-month long process, if you will have three interviews or six interviews, or submitting any paperwork. Questions for clarification is essential so you do not miss any steps of the interview process. And if you do not have the contact information of the interviewer because you were in contact with just the hiring manager, make sure you ask for a business card so you can follow up.

A good rule of thumb is to ask questions that keep the conversation flowing. While you do not have to wait until the end of the interview, you also do not want to interrupt the interviewer. Keep a natural dialogue and find out what is important to you feel. You do not have to ask all these questions, and can divide them, so it is not all in an interview; Save some questions for your next. It is also important to note that you should not leave without asking because it seems to the interviewer that you are not paying attention or that you are not interested. And there you go! You have made a great impression during your interview!