1. Knowing Yourself:

Before the interview, strive to thoroughly understand and express who you are. This ensures that you communicate your personal traits, talents, and professional qualifications to the employer in a healthier and more accurate manner. In this context, we recommend studying your CV and practicing your response to the question “Could you tell us about yourself?”. You can start by answering the following sample questions:

• What are my strengths and areas for improvement?
• What are my qualifications that could be valuable for the company and the position?
• What are my professional goals and career objectives?
• What are my core professional skills?
• Do I have experience suitable for this position?

2. Researching the Company:

Throughout the interview, you need to show that you have information about both the company and the position, and that you have researched the topic. Backing up this knowledge with concrete examples will create a very positive impression, showing the interviewer that you are genuinely interested in the role. To get to know the company, it is crucial to arrive prepared by researching their background, mission, vision, market share, competitors, primary services, recent innovations, and news. We recommend bringing a notepad for your company research and any questions you want to ask. Additionally, keeping a physical copy of your CV with you is a good practice.

1. What are your strengths?

• Good writing and communication skills: These skills must be supported by concrete examples. For instance, you can mention an essay, project, or thesis you wrote, or a student event you effectively managed using your communication skills.
• An example of how you motivated a team you led to achieve success.
• An example of how you established effective communication and coordination in an organization with matrix structures.

2. What are your development areas or skills you wish to improve?

(When describing a trait you see as developmental, you are expected to frame it in a constructive way.)

• Directness/openness in communication.
• Finding it challenging when working with people who are less motivated, but learning to overcome this by finding ways to inspire and motivate them.
• Desiring to improve technical skills like Excel (this is a positive area for improvement as it can be resolved through practice or training).
• Asking many questions due to a strong desire to see the big picture in projects you assume responsibility for.

3. What are the most important characteristics of a position or company for you?

• Being given responsibility and taking part in projects that impact decision-making mechanisms.
• A working environment that supports employee development (training programs, talent development centers, etc.).
• Assuming comprehensive responsibility for a project built from scratch (planning, training, execution, etc.).

4. How do you set your priorities and stay organized?

(You can construct a prioritization model)

5. Present Your Story with the S.T.A.R. Technique

If you are asked to provide an example from a specific time, you can present your story using the STAR technique as shown below:

1. Gather stories from your past experiences where you can demonstrate your competencies related to the job description.
2. Structuring your experiences using the S.T.A.R. technique is a highly effective method.
3. Present each story in the following order:

13. Position-Specific Questions:

How would you implement a sales strategy? (Similar questions may arise for marketing or brand management roles)

• Analysis: Market conditions, products, competition.
• Planning: Goal setting, mapping out strategies and tacts to achieve goals, competitive advantages, and budget forecasting.
• Execution: Prioritizing changes in plans, evaluating operational targets, motivating teams, conducting regular assessments, and adapting swiftly to changing conditions by demonstrating flexibility.

Of course, not all the questions mentioned above will be asked in a single interview. However, when you prepare for these questions in advance, you will enter the interview feeling much more confident and prepared (customized answers to anticipated questions). Preparing responses to these questions beforehand allows you to communicate effectively without feeling overwhelmed by anxiety. Additionally, you can ask the interviewer a few questions you are curious about, such as the nature of tasks during the internship, the role and responsibilities you will assume, who you will report to, etc.

You may be requested to complete an application form before the interview, so ensure you have both your CV and reference contact list available.