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better sense of who you are as a person. questions to ask during your summer internship interviews * can you give me an example of my summer responsibilities? try to make sure the answer you receive is as specific as possible. particularly if youre new to the industry, you want to ensure that you will perform work that is representative of a fulltime associate.* how many people are typically given permanent job offers? and ask for percentages too. this shows youre interested in 17 opportunities after graduation at the firm, and allows you to plan your strategic options. some firms, like goldman sachs, are known for giving offers to a small proportion of the summer class. you may want to try better odds at another firm.* do you provide any assistance with relocation? many firms will help locate, and even subsidize, summer housing. if this makes a difference in whether you take the position, ask. strategies for answering business case questions if youre going into an interview where you might expect a case question (a business question presented to you for your detailed analysis), its important to have a few basic tips down pat. 1. take notes. as your interviewer presents your case, be sure to take careful notes on the numbers or other facts given. (always bring a note pad and a pen to a consulting interview.) you dont want to ask your interviewer to later 18 repeat information that has already been given. 2. ask questions. your interviewer expects you to ask questions as many intelligent questions as you need to obtain an accurate picture of the relevant facts in the case. many inexperienced case interviewees make the error of not asking their interviewer any questions, perhaps afraid that they will look ignorant, or not wishing to bother the interviewer. on the contrary not asking questions is a fatal error in a case interview. if you dont know the first thing about the helicopter market, ask how much it costs to manufacture a rotor. if you need to estimate the demand for a beefflavored potato snack in wichita, kansas, then feel free to ask the population of wichita and environs. 3. be prepared to take charge. you will often find that your interviewer will direct your line of questioning 19 to a specific area,