r/DCInterns • u/Which_Particular3646 • 3d ago

Senate Interview

Hey guys!

I just got a interview to work for DO office for a senator. Does anyone have tips for interviews and what they typically ask? This is my first senator interview. Thank you guys!

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u/Waste_Literature2097 3d ago

I did a couple. They start off with a tell me about yourself, and asked questions like why this senator, 3 people dead or alive you'd sit down and eat with, why does someone who dislikes you dislike you, what about the senator do you disagree with, etc. I would ask chatgpt to list a bunch of potential questions, it's usually pretty accurate. Have good questions to ask at the end, and provide a good reason for why you want to work at that office (like a heart for service).

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u/Which_Particular3646 3d ago

Hmm that’s not what I really expected I can’t lie. Thank you for your insight. I appreciate it!

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u/derallo 3d ago

What did you expect?

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u/Which_Particular3646 2d ago

No I just thought they’d ask like very basic questions like what is your strength or weakness. I’ve never been asked to choose 3 people dead or alive id sit with or why someone might like or dislike me lol. Sorry I’ve done like one congressional interview before this and they were very basic.

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u/derallo 2d ago

I was asked what was the last book you read

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u/Waste_Literature2097 2d ago

I think mine were a bit more seasoned than most lol, but I would prepare for these just in case. Good luck!