1. How to Ace Your
Internship
Interview

2. Do your research
-Read news stories, LinkedIn
and the company’s website

3. Dress to impress
-Always be dressed more
smartly than everyone else
-Never wear clothes that
are too revealing and cut
down on jewellery and
perfume.

4. -If you’re on time then you’re late
-Leave a 15 minute leeway in case of
delays or other problems
Early Bird Catches the Worm

5. Get Contact Details
-Make sure you have a phone number to call in case you are late to
the interview
-Send an email to follow up after the interview

6. Tell Stories
-Prepare stories that demonstrate your skills
-Always start with what the problem was then what actions you took
and the eventual result of your actions

7. Be Prepared
-There are some questions that are universally asked in every
industry and preparing answers before your interview will mean you
can answer with confidence.

8. • Tell me about yourself –
-Don’t tell the interviewer
your life story, talk about
more recent, relevant
experiences.
-Two minutes is all you
need.

9. • What are your strengths and weaknesses?
When asked about your weaknesses
make sure to explain to the
interviewer what you have been
doing to address them.

10. • Describe a time when you faced a challenging situation –
Remember to use the problem, action taken, result formula.

11. Willing to Learn
-The company will understand that, as an intern, you are not
necessarily the most experienced
-Show you are willing to gain experience and are genuinely
interested in the company

12. Be yourself
-The interviewer wants to know that you will fit in with the company
culture - don’t be afraid to let a bit of your personality out.

13. Positive Attitude
-Show your passion for the
industry and the position
through your knowledge
and the way you talk

14. Body Language
-Greet the interviewer with a firm handshake, sit up straight, don’t
fidget, make eye contact
-Identify your twitch so you can learn to control it in interviews.

15. Ask Questions
-Takes notes during the interview in case there’s anything you want
to ask more about or clarify
-Don’t be afraid to ask questions at relevant points throughout the
interview
-Show you’re interested and you’ve done your research

16. Feedback
-At the end of the interview find out the time-frame for a response
-Thank the interviewer for their time
-Send a thank you email to the interviewer and express your interest
in the position.
-If you don’t hear from the company send an email or give them a
call to remind them you’re interested
-Don’t chase up more than once

17. Good Luck!

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