Questions to Ask an Interviewer for an Internship
Stand out with questions that reveal real work, mentorship quality, and how interns add value.
1What problems do past interns actually solved that you still use?
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What problems do past interns actually solved that you still use?
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Why this works
Seeks tangible impact, not busywork.
2How will my work be scoped and who reviews it?
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How will my work be scoped and who reviews it?
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Why this works
Clarifies expectations, autonomy, and feedback loop.
3What does a successful first month look like?
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What does a successful first month look like?
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Why this works
Creates an actionable ramp plan.
4How do you match interns to projects?
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How do you match interns to projects?
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Why this works
Ensures skills and interests are considered.
5What mentorship and learning opportunities are built in?
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What mentorship and learning opportunities are built in?
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Why this works
Signals growth culture and access.
6What tools and documentation will I use?
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What tools and documentation will I use?
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Why this works
Previews tech stack and process maturity.
7How do interns collaborate with full-time team members?
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How do interns collaborate with full-time team members?
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Why this works
Probes inclusion and responsibility.
8What’s an example of feedback you gave an intern that helped?
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What’s an example of feedback you gave an intern that helped?
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Why this works
Shows coaching specificity and care.
9How are offers extended post-internship?
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How are offers extended post-internship?
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Why this works
Connects performance to conversion pathways.
10What surprised previous interns about the role?
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What surprised previous interns about the role?
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Why this works
Surfaces expectations management and reality.
11Is there a capstone presentation or demo day?
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Is there a capstone presentation or demo day?
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Why this works
Highlights visibility and recognition.
12If I join, what could I start preparing now?
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If I join, what could I start preparing now?
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Why this works
Demonstrates initiative and alignment.
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