What to ask

Suggested questions:

• What are the possibilities for practical training in your company?
• I am looking for a student job where I can try out the theory in practice – do you have any openings?
• Would it be possible to spend a week of practical training in your company where I could follow one of your employees?
• I would like to write a thesis together with a company – is that possible in your company?
• I am very interested in XXX; is it possible to work with XXX in your company?
• Do you have a special introduction programme for new members of staff in your company?
• Can you tell me a bit about your company’s personnel policy, please?
• Are there any opportunities for continuing or in-service training in your company?
• What is the method of working in your company? Do you work in a project-oriented way and what about research and development?
• How is the physical framework of the company, how many people are employed in the company and that is the main product of the company?
• Who are the primary customers of the company?
• What are the latest developments in the company and in the business?
• What are the opportunities for an international career in the company?
• How are the career prospects in general?
• What is the company’s policy as regards children, flexibility etc?
• If I am to work for you in three years, what will be your professional and academic requirements?
• If I am to work in your company in three years, what other skills and competences do you require?

You also need to be ready to answer the companies’ questions!

So prepare a few answers to questions such as:

• Which parts of your study programme do you find particularly exciting?
• What are the three most important things you have learnt till now?
• What would be your dream occupation after your graduation?
• What is your bachelor project or MSc thesis about?
• Tell me a bit about yourself; what do you do in your leisure time?