internship interview questions

Describe a time you experienced a difficult situation and how you overcame it?

- not growing up with my parents - taught me how to be independent Growing up without parents is sometimes like being in the middle of the ocean without a compass . Every child needs love , correction, guidance , understanding , support and none other than the child's parents can provide that. It is for a fact the most difficult time for a child .... It can make him or break him.

*Greatest strengths?

- organizational and time management skills - challenges and working under pressure because it motivates me to get the task done. I've always been very diligent and I've always had a strong work ethic from my work experience and balancing everything and good logical thinking and analytical skills that I've gained from my studies. (give an example- python and java)

*Tell us about yourself

- say what school you attend what subject you study why you chose the subject you study * mention kpmg and accounting and creating blogs websites and photography

How do you deal with pressure or stressful situations?

I actually work better under pressure and I've found that I enjoy working in a challenging environment. I thrive under quick deadlines and multiple projects. I find that when I'm under the pressure of a deadline, I can do some of my most creative work. (example art) or make dealines before the deadline - doing things in advance

*Why did you pick your school/course?

I chose my school because in high school I went on a UK University trip where I visited other UK Universities such as University of Kent, Nottingham Trent University, Bristol University, and Oxford Brookes was one of them. Oxford Brookes was my first decision I chose my course because I knew I wanted to do it and business

**Why should we hire you?/What do you hope to learn from this internship?

I want to advantage of this opportunity by demonstrating my capabilities, my current business and finance skills and gain more skills specifically claim and underwriting and liability underwriting skills I chose this internship because it is a great opportunity to get hands on experience in a professional​ environment that is based on my interests and i believe this opportunity will provide me with a foundation of skills and a direction of what career i would want to pursue in the it and insurance industry

*What are your weaknesses?

I was never best presenter so I am always working on improving my communications skills to be a more effective presenter. I am the type of person who is very hard on myself. I am always expecting myself to do a little bit more. However, some people see it as a good thing, but I consider it to be my weakness. (example - yocherry, communication module, stepping outside of my comfort zone)

How would you describe yourself? /How would other people describe you?

I'd describe myself as a person who is very goal oriented with an optimistic mind-set when it comes to my studies and my future aspirations. I would describe myself as diligent and hardworking mainly from my strong background in customer service.

What software are you proficient in?

I'm familiar with Microsoft office, gimp(similar to Photoshop), google drive, different social media platforms

Why are you interested in working for Oil group?

My background in customer service (from my work experience), hobbies, and coursework projects have given me the fundamental skills and knowledge needed to do this internship. I firmly believe that the knowledge and skills I have acquired will enable me to be a benefit to this company. I feel that this internship will be a logical next step in my development as I am getting 'real world' experience to work hands on in a professional environment. You have an interest in the industry

*Where do you see yourself in 5-10 years?

Not only do I plan have received a bachelor's degree in IT Management for Business from Oxford Brookes University, but I also hope to have entered the work field of Information Technology and insurance. I hope to increase my skills and knowledge about the industry. I am not sure exactly where I'll be in 5-10 years but I'd like to have worked my way up into a management position.

What do you know about our organisation?

The Technology Leadership Forum (TLF) is a registered charity that was originally formed to accommodate the growing need for qualified Bermudians in the ICT field. The TLF is an initiative designed in 2008 by the Department of E-Commerce in partnership with private sector technology companies.

*Do you have any questions?

i undertand the intern will be rotating in different departments. What will a typical workday be like? What will be my day-to-day responsibilities? or Can you give me an example of a project that I would be working on? How often do you hire interns for full-time jobs?

Give me an example of when you worked with a team.

the tech partnership - We were successful in the end