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When it comes to internships, nobody wants to get stuck with a dud. We need to look for clues to what it will be like to work for the company, which means doing thorough research and asking questions that reveal the true nature of the job and the company.<\/strong><\/p>\n Here are a few questions that will help you make that decision before you ever leave the building. Some are for you to check out the culture of the company, others are to show you did your research.<\/p>\n Internships may last only a few months, so need to hit the ground racing. <\/span><\/strong><\/p><\/blockquote>\n You want to know that there is an onboarding process to get you started.<\/p>\n This question will tell you who will greet you and introduce you to the person you report to, show you around and make you a part of the team. If they tell you to just show up at the front desk, that may be a red flag waving.<\/p>\n First days at work are totally awkward unless you have someone to acclimate you. Asking this question will tell if you\u2019re on your own, assigned a mentor or if there is a training program.<\/p>\n If they invest in your training that\u2019s a very good sign they take interns seriously.<\/span><\/strong><\/p><\/blockquote>\n If you\u2019re only going to be fetching coffee for your entire stint, you want to know. Believe it or not, there really are internships out there that give credit just for this. We\u2019re going to take a stab in the dark and assume that you\u2019re interested in actually learning a thing or two that will help your career. So, an internship program that offers a valid training protocol would be your best bet.<\/p>\n Finding out (ahead of time) if you have what it takes to make it to the top of the list is always a good thing. You want to understand what skills are required in order for you to succeed at not only the internship but in your career.<\/p>\n It also shows you actually care about improving yourself.<\/span><\/strong><\/p><\/blockquote>\n This question is about more than just quizzing them. It is also a great way to express your interest in having feedback on the performance of the work you\u2019re doing for them. You\u2019re going to be working hard, and you deserve to have some clear expectations to follow.<\/strong> This question shows that you care about the quality of your work and want to exceed expectations.<\/p>\n Some companies will offer their interns a full-time position if they do an outstanding job, and that\u2019s an attractive feature for most of us. It\u2019s also a great opportunity for you to work your way up the ladder without the usual stress and fuss associated with job searching. This question will give you some insight into their hiring process for full-time staff.<\/p>\n Company culture is super important today. Young people care a great deal about this, and why not? Many big companies like Google and Facebook want to attract top talent and go a long way to appeal to them. Facebook\u2019s famous food fest is a well-known perk.<\/p>\n Look for things like \u201cWe foster a collaborative culture\u201d, \u201cInterns are always included in strategy meetings\u201d or “We sponsor many events that bring our teams together.\u201d<\/p>\n This shows they are nurturing a do-it-together environment, which is more fun to work in and where you\u2019ll meet people and grow because of that.<\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/blockquote>\n Ask a specific question related to the company.<\/strong> It could be about something you read about in a press release. For instance, if you saw they launched a new product or expanded an offering, ask about that. \u201cHow did the (Insert new product or service here) come about? How is it impacting sales?\u201d<\/p>\n Internships are an excellent choice for many reasons, but you don\u2019t want to accept whatever is offered to you and hope for the best. Being able to ask questions and express genuine interest during the interview is what is going to make you seen and remembered, but it also gives you a peek into the company<\/strong> you could potentially be working for. Make the most of that opportunity. Don\u2019t be shy; ask all the questions you need!<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" When it comes to internships, nobody wants to get stuck with a dud. We need to look for clues to what it will be like to work for the company, which means doing thorough research and asking questions that reveal the true nature of the job and the company. Here’s why you should ask your […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":8688,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_et_pb_use_builder":"","_et_pb_old_content":"","_et_gb_content_width":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[18,28,43],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-6961","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-employment-tips","category-internship-advice","category-internship-tips"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/atdevserver.com\/Internsdc\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/6961","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/atdevserver.com\/Internsdc\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/atdevserver.com\/Internsdc\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/atdevserver.com\/Internsdc\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/atdevserver.com\/Internsdc\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=6961"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/atdevserver.com\/Internsdc\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/6961\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/atdevserver.com\/Internsdc\/wp-json\/"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/atdevserver.com\/Internsdc\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=6961"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/atdevserver.com\/Internsdc\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=6961"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/atdevserver.com\/Internsdc\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=6961"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}Here’s why you should ask your interviewer these revealing questions:<\/h2>\n
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<\/p>\nWhat is the onboarding process?<\/h3>\n
Can you tell me about your training process?<\/h3>\n
What are some qualities that have helped past interns succeed in your program?<\/h3>\n
How will my performance be evaluated?<\/h3>\n
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<\/p>\nDo interns have the opportunity for full-time employment and job growth after the internship?<\/h3>\n
What is the company culture like?<\/h3>\n
Last but not least\u2026<\/h3>\n
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