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Sample Questions & Answers

The following is a list of questions that a well prepared company will ask you. These are not tricky questions designed to trap you. Interviewer is only looking for the right type of information from you to make the decision. As soon as the company offers you an interview, you are 50% in the door. Now you must help them justify their decision.

First, take out a pen and note pad. Using your resume as a resource, try to prepare notes on possible answers to these questions. Practice the questions and answers verbally with a partner. Only through preparation will you become so good that the interviewer will be highly impressed and most likely accept you as an intern.

Commonly Asked Questions

What is your greatest weakness?
What is your greatest strength?
Tell me about yourself.
Why did you choose this career?
What do you know about Canada?
Do you know what our company does?
What do you expect from our company?
Where do you see yourself in 5 years?
Can you give me an example of your recent accomplishments and rewarding experiences?
What can you do for our company?

Here's some useful words & phrases that may come in handy during your interview:

Examples of Good Answers From Interviewees

I felt that this was the right place for my experience and skill development.

I want to work with an international company to gain valuable experiences abroad.

I felt that this was the right place to utilize my education and training in marketing.

I really want the opportunity to contribute my talent in business administration to further my experience for future career.

I would have to say publishing two issues of our University news paper was the best accomplishment I've ever done.

I would have to say that managing our University research club with 50 members was the best accomplishment I've ever done.

I think he would say that I was very creative in solving problems and motivating team members.

So my past experience taught me what to do in a team environment.

If I come across a conflict, I look for positive solutions.

Hopefully in 5 years, I would become one of the top sales people at your company.

I think this job will enable me to become an expert in the bio-medical field.

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