What questions should an intern ask?
You Want to Know: Do They Have the Skills and Abilities?
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- Tell Me About Your Coursework.
- Tell Me About Your Volunteer or Community Service Experience.
- What Skills Do You Want to Gain From This Experience, and What Skills Can You Offer Us?
- Why Do You Want to Intern Here?
- What Do You Know About Our Company?
What questions should an intern ask a coworker?

Top 10 Questions You Should Be Asking During Your Internship
- How can I make myself indispensable to this company this summer?
- How can I network through this internship and build connections/relationships for the future?
- How do I know if I want to pursue a career in this industry in the future?
What questions should an intern ask a CEO?
10 Questions Great Interns Ask Their Boss
- What makes the difference between a good intern and a great intern?
- What are three skills I need to improve?
- What class did you take that was the most helpful for your career?
- How did you recover from mistakes made early in your career?
- What’s your favorite thing about your job?
How can I be a good intern?
10 Tips to Make the Most of an Internship

- Meet your coworkers. Introduce yourself to everyone in your department.
- Set goals.
- Watch and learn.
- Be professional.
- Keep busy.
- Stay organized.
- Manage your time wisely.
- Keep track of your projects.
What questions should I ask on first day of internship?
5 Questions to Ask on the First Day of Your Internship
- What’s the Culture Like?
- What Will My Role Be?
- How Can I Help?
- Can I Have a Tour of the Office?
- What Are the Opportunities for Professional Development?
What should a student ask a mentor?
Suggested questions to ask your mentor at your first meeting
- Why did you choose to attend Columbia College?
- Where did you grow up?
- Can you tell me about the most formative aspects of your College student experience?
- Can you tell me about your career journey since the College and about your work today?
What to talk about with mentors?
Bonus: Questions mentors can ask mentees
- What are your goals for this relationship?
- Where do you see yourself in 3-5 years?
- What are your greatest challenges right now?
- What part of your job most excites you?
- What motivates you?
- If someone was writing the story of your career, what would you want it to be?
What are good questions to ask a team leader?
Questions to ask leaders for career growth
- Who do you look up to for inspiration or mentorship?
- What is one decision you wish you didn’t make?
- How do you keep your team motivated despite conflicts and obstacles?
- What are the most important attributes of successful leaders today?
How do I impress a CEO?
How to Impress Your CEO
- Introduce Yourself. We’ve established that encountering the CEO unexpectedly should not inspire a sudden interest in examining your shoes.
- Volunteer for Projects.
- Show Up Early and Stay Late.
- Ask Your Manager for Help.
- Don’t Overstep Your Bounds.
- Learn to Write and Present.
How can I be a successful intern?
What to ask before joining a team?
For a quick EQ check, here are the questions to ask your potential manager:
- Question #1: What do you love about your job?
- Question #2: Could you tell me about a time when the team experienced failure?
- Question #3: Would your team describe you as fair?
- Question #4: Experience: Is this your dream job?
What do student mentors talk about?