The questions you ask at the end of an interview are one of your last chances to prove you are engaged, thoughtful, and actually interested in the role.
Below are 25 questions grouped by category. Pick 3–5 that feel natural to you and rehearse them out loud before the interview.
About the role
- What would a successful first month look like for this intern?
- What are the top 2–3 priorities for this team this quarter?
- Which projects will the intern most likely contribute to?
- What tools, systems, or codebases will I be working in day-to-day?
- How is intern performance typically evaluated?
About the team
- How is the team structured?
- Who will I work most closely with?
- What does a typical week look like on this team?
- How does the team collaborate — daily standups, async docs, weekly reviews?
- What's the meeting cadence for interns specifically?
About growth and mentorship
- How do interns get feedback here?
- Is there a formal mentorship or buddy system?
- What's the relationship between full-time employees and interns?
- Where do past interns typically end up after the program?
- What separates a strong intern from an average one on this team?
About culture
- How would you describe the culture on this team?
- What's something you love about working here that surprised you?
- What's the hardest thing about working here?
- How is disagreement handled on this team?
- What's one thing you wish you'd known before joining?
Closing questions
- What are the next steps in the process?
- When can I expect to hear back?
- Is there anything about my background you'd like me to clarify?
- Based on what you've heard, do you have any hesitations I can address?
- Is there anyone else on the team I should talk to?