any advice for a first time IT Intern Interview

angjen0816

I just finished my first year at a community college, majoring in IT with Networking/Helpdesk concentrations. I have an interview next week for the colleges IT department as a year round intern, full time in the summer and part time during the school year. This would be an awesome opportunity for me, but I have a problem of choking during interviews. Other than popping a ***** a half hour before hand, anyone have any advice for me? Thanks in advance.

hackman2007

Be prepared to discuss your coursework (would be great if you had examples from here), your goals, why you want to work as an intern, your strengths/weaknesses and why they should choose you.

Otherwise, relax and try not to make too much of it. They should not expect you to be an expert, so just show that you are willing to learn, are not an idiot and have decent answers to their questions.

Danielh22185

Do some research about the company. Be prepared to talk about the company. Find some information you know you can incorporate at some point in the interview like asking a question about something you researched, etc. Also be prepared for the tough questions like “what are your weaknesses / areas you can improve”. Be honest, nobody likes a cliché answer. Dress appropriately and bring updated copies of your resume. Also bring a notepad / notebook to jot down names of the interviewers or information you need to recall.

Don't talk about pay unless they bring up the subject.

Akaricloud

If they ask you any technical questions that you don't know the answers to(which is common), let them know the extent of your knowledge on the subject and the steps that you would take to find the correct answer. With this entry level of a job it isn't about what you know but more how you go about problem solving and learning.

alan2308

Danielh22185 wrote: »

Do some research about the company.

And along this line, have a couple questions about the company or the position ready for when they ask if you have any questions.

MickQ

Ask them where they see themselves in 5 years.

N2IT

Don't show up hung over
Wear a suit
Shave
Be yourself
Research the company/school

You'll do fine