Preparing for the summer vacation, internship and international careers fair

Show employers that you are genuinely interested in their organisation.

• View the website’s of participating organisations to find out about opportunities on offer, news and the culture of the organisations

• Write down questions you might ask that show you have done some research. Aim to find out more about areas not addressed in the organisation’s published resources

• Practise introducing yourself and the questions you hope to ask. Appear confident, informed and ask relevant questions to make a good impression

• Look at our resources on  interview practice, job seeker seminars, careers consulting and more…

Sample questions you can ask employers

About selection process

• What are the most important qualities and skills you look for in candidates?
• What do you look for when you read a resume from an applicant?
• May I contact you again, should I have further questions?

About the work role

• What are some of the responsibilities, tasks and priorities?
• Can you tell me some of the things I would be doing in a typical week?
• What training is provided?

About the organisation and its culture

• Is the structure of the organisation changing?
• Who are the major clients of the organisation?
• Could you tell me something about the growth patterns of the organisation?
• Could you tell me about recent developments, new products and projects, new markets for the organisation's services/products?

Contact us:

Tel: +61 3 9905 4170
Email: info@careers.monash.edu.au