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Questions to practise
What made you apply for this internship?
They want to know if you have a real reason, not only that you need any internship.
Give one true reason. Name something about the work or the team. For example: "I want to join because your team helps small shops sell online." Then add one sentence about what you hope to learn.
Why this company, and not another one?
Many people apply. They want specific details that show you looked at their work.
Avoid "It is a good place to work." Name one product, project or kind of customer. Say why it matters to you. Keep it short and honest. One clear reason is better than many general ones.
Tell me about a project you worked on. What was it, what did you do yourself, and how did it end?
They want to see how you work, what you can do yourself, and if you finish things.
Use three parts: the project, your own tasks, the result. Say "I" for your own work, like "I built the booking page." Give your real result, for example "We finished on ___." School, volunteer or home projects are fine.
Follow-up: What exactly did you do yourself?
If you only say "we", they cannot see your own skills.
Name one or two real tasks, like "I wrote the survey" or "I tested the app". You can still say who helped you. This shows you are honest about teamwork.
What are your strengths? What is one thing you want to improve?
They want to see that you know yourself and can grow.
Name one strength and give a short real example. Then name one real thing you are improving, and say what you do about it. For example: "I am working on speaking in meetings. I prepare notes first."
Can you tell me about a time you learnt something new quickly?
Interns learn a lot in a short time. They want to see how you learn.
Name one real skill or tool. Say how long it took. Say how you learnt: videos, practice, asking someone. For example: "I learnt ___ in about ___ weeks. I asked a teammate to check my work."
What do you do when you don't know how to do something?
They want an intern who asks for help at the right time and does not hide problems.
Show a simple plan. First you try and look for information. Then you ask a clear question. Then you practise. A useful line: "When I don't know something, I ask and then I practise."
How do you work with other people in a team?
You will join a team. They want to know you can share work and communicate well.
Give one real example. Say how you shared tasks, asked for feedback or helped a teammate. Mention one thing you did to keep the team informed, like a short update. If they ask for an example, say: "Let me think of a good example."
Where do you see yourself after this internship?
They want to know what you hope to learn and how this internship fits your plans.
Keep it simple and honest. Name one or two skills you want to build, and the kind of work that interests you. Connect it to the team's work. You do not need a perfect long-term plan.
Do you have any questions for us?
Good questions show interest and help you understand the role.
Prepare two or three questions. Ask about training, the team, or the first weeks. For example: "What would my first weeks look like?" or "How does the team give feedback to interns?" Avoid saying "No, nothing."
Let me think of a good example.
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Lines to try
Let me think of a good example.
My own part in the project was ___.
I want to join because your team ___.
One thing I'm proud of is ___.
I'd like to learn more about ___.
I asked a teammate to check my work and then improved it.
Common questions
I have no work experience. What project can I talk about?
You can use a project from school, a course, volunteering or a personal project at home. The interviewer knows interns have little work history. What matters is a clear, true story: what the project was, what you did yourself, and how it ended.
What if I need time to think?
That is normal. You can say "Let me think of a good example" or "That's a good question. One moment, please." A short pause is fine. A clear answer after a pause is better than a fast answer that is not clear.
How long should my answers be?
Try for about three to six sentences. Answer the question, give one example, and stop. If the interviewer wants more, they will ask. Short and clear answers are easier to follow, especially when English is not your first language.