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Questions to Ask the Interviewer Worksheet

The list below can be used as a starting point for what to ask in your interview. Print out this list to practice how you
would ask questions. It is important to speak using your own words, so reword the questions as appropriate.

What kind of projects will I be working on?

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Will I have a mentor or someone to ask questions?
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What qualities are you looking for in a candidate?
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How do you evaluate performance?
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Can you tell me what a normal day is like for a Co-op at your company?
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Will I be trained by a Co-op who has this position already or by the professional staff?
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Will I move around during my work terms to various projects or departments?
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Do Co-ops progress at their own pace or is the pace structured?

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Do you have other Co-op students working for you?
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How much supervision does a Co-op receive?
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What types of positions or projects might I have during subsequent Co-op periods?
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Will the project be completed in the work term or carried on by another Co-op student in
a subsequent term?
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Will this Co-op position be assisting a member of your professional staff or working on a
specifically designed project?
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Ask about: work environment, corporate culture, the interviewer's perspective on the
company.
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The University of Minnesota is an equal opportunity educator and employer. This publication/material is available in alternative formats upon request. Direct
requests to Co-op Coordinator, Engineering Co-op Program, co-op@umn.edu, 612-625-5326.
postconsumer material.

Printed on recycled and recyclable paper with at least 10 percent

Revised 2-9-16