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Friday, March 25th, 2011

You’ve made it through your interview for a great summer internship. You’re really excited about the opportunity and feeling good about the prospects of landing this particular summer internship.

The interview is nearing an end, when you're asked that important question - “Do you have any questions for me.”

Yesterday we gave you a few questions to keep in mind in case you find yourself suddenly blanking out. But perhaps even more importantly, what are the questions that you want to stay … read more

What to Ask When You’re in the Interviewer’s Seat

Thursday, March 24th, 2011

You received a call from an employer and are scheduled for an interview at an exciting company. You’re preparing answers to the questions you think you’ll be asked and are ready to put your best foot forward. But have you prepared for the trickiest question that could be asked of you?

It won’t be about a previous internship or courses you’ve taken at college. It will be: “Do you have any questions for me?”

Your response to this question is just … read more

Proper Attire: To Suit or Not to Suit? That is the Question

Monday, March 7th, 2011

You found an internship opportunity at a great company. Your resume has been reviewed, you’ve had an initial conversation or two and you’re gearing up for the next stage: The Interview. You have one singular focus when you walk through that door – convincing your potential boss that you are the intern for the job.

You’ve done your homework, mastered your speech on why you’re the top intern on the block, and you’re ready to go. But wait, before you walk out … read more

Are You Smart?

Wednesday, September 22nd, 2010

Interesting question, and one, according to Kevin O’Connor, chief executive of FindTheBest.com, and former C.E.O. of DoubleClick, should be asked during interviews. In an interview printed in the Corner Office Section of this weekend’s NY Times, Mr O’Connor talked about asking questions that will throw people off balance and make them uncomfortable. To him, how people handle those tough questions gives him an indication of what he calls ‘raw intelligence.’ As we wrote in our post on Asking Tough Interview Questions, another way to … read more

Urban Interns Video Series: Lara Paul, iKidNY!

Monday, September 20th, 2010

Hear from Lara Paul, the founder of iKidNY, on hiring and being an intern at her startup.

How to Ask Tough Interview Questions

Monday, September 13th, 2010

Interviewing is a skill. Some of us may bend over backwards trying to make our interviewees comfortable, that we forget to ask the tough questions. While it’s all well and good to try and establish a rapport with a prospect, you still need to make sure that you’re getting to the heart of whether a particular applicant will get the job done. Here are 4 tips to get you on track: