What our recruiters (really) expect in an internship interview

Good news: you've landed a phone or video interview! The most important thing is to make good use of the time available during that internship interview. Want to stand out from the crowd? Here's what our recruiters recommend, which can make all the difference.

Being professional, even with no prior experience

You don't need a long CV to be a pro. What they're looking at is your attitude. Keep this in mind as it's one of the keys to a successful internship interview. As a beginner, this means:
  • Being punctual,
  • Remembering to have the offer and your CV handy,
  • Testing the Teams link before the appointment time,
  • Dressing neatly,
  • Speaking clearly.

Malek – Internship recruiting manager:
“I'm going to observe how you express yourself, whether you’re quick on your feet and thoughtful, i.e. how long you take to answer. Try to answer in short sentences, so you don't get lost in vague explanations.”
A sense of mutual respect and mindfulness permeates our culture-in fact, it’s the key to our success.

Are you sufficiently prepared?

A successful interview is one you prepared for. For an internship interview, our recruiters expect you to be well prepared. It shows your motivation. Is your application well-targeted? If so, you must be clear about all practical aspects: where the job will happen, for how long, and how often you’ll be on site. Keep it all in mind.

Marie – Recruiting manager:
“I try to see what the person knows about Orange and if they've done any research. I expect the candidate to understand the assignment well and know it in detail before we talk. I'm going to ask you what interests you about the job. Be prepared to tell me why you applied.”
A sense of mutual respect and mindfulness permeates our culture-in fact, it’s the key to our success.

Your enthusiasm is contagious

Here's a quality that's sure to make an impression. Are you excited by your training? Does technology inspire you? Are you passionate about a speciality? Tell us, with the right arguments. Enthusiasm is infectious.

Malek – Internship recruiting manager:
“I will also ask you where you see yourself in the next few months, even if you don’t have any practical plan yet. Just to be sure that you won’t spread yourself too thin.”
A sense of mutual respect and mindfulness permeates our culture-in fact, it’s the key to our success.

The main points that will make you stand out


According to our recruiters, a clear presentation, precise arguments, and well- thought-out questions at the end of the interview make all the difference.

How about an example? Your attitude is very important if you're applying for a marketing or communications position. Your technological curiosity is paramount if you're applying for an IT position.

One last trick to convince us: your list of questions. It shows us your interest and curiosity.

Malek – Internship recruiting manager:
“At the top of the pile, we'll of course put applications from students who do workshops in their spare time or who have gone out to test tech on their own.”

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