1. What do you expect to gain from an internship with our office/organization?

2. What do you know about our office/organization?

3. Why do you want to work for our office/organization?

4. What extracurricular offices have you held? What did you learn from them?

5. Do you prefer working with others or by yourself?

6. Which role do you see yourself as, a leader or a member of  the team?

The Dirty Dozen

Twelve Questions Which Can Kill You If You Are Not Prepared

1. What can you tell me about yourself?

2. Why should I hire you?

3. What are your strengths?

4. What are your weaknesses?

5. What are your career goals?

6. How does this job fit into your career goals?

7. What do you know about our office?

8. Which issue is most important to you?

9. What is your favorite book? Why?

10. Which leader do you admire most? Why?

11. Why do you want to work on Capitol Hill?

12. Do have any questions for me?