Tips for the Interview
The interview process is quite demanding and requires good preparation. The better prepared you are, the lower your stress level will be!
How I should prepare for an interview ?
Before the interview
- Study the organization, the services or products it provides, its corporate culture, its vision and its presentation on the labor market.
- I am very familiar with my CV and what I have mentioned in the Cover Letter.
- I prepare a series of questions so that I can have more comfort and readiness in my answers.
- Check my connection, reduce external noises, create a nice “frame” for the interview and choose a neat and complete professional appearance.
During the interview
- I am honest, polite and specific in my answers.
- I accept past failures and plead ignorance.
- I am asking for information about the specific position and not giving out irrelevant information
- Indicative Questions:
- Tell me about you.
- Why do you want to do an internship / work at our institution?
- Why did you choose this country (if it is a foreign company)?
- Why did you choose the specific studies
- What professional experience do you have?
- How could you contribute to our organization?
- Case Studies (e.g. How will you reach a specific target group with your meal plan? How will you ensure your code is both secure and fast?)
- How do you imagine yourself in 5 years?
- Which research subject did you approach in your degree?
- Why should we choose you?
After the interview
- Thank you email
If you would like to prepare properly, do not hesitate to contact the Career Office to support you in your preparation.
