
US International Trade Administration General Intern Interview Questions
& Process
Real candidates share what happened, how many rounds they had,
and how the experience turned out.
Based on 15 interview experiences · FREE TO READ
Candidate interview experiences
First-hand accounts from people who interviewed at US International Trade Administration.
Intern
It was really good and easy. They are nice and easygoing. Just show your dedication and your personality. Show why you are compatible for the internship position and how you relate/ have worked on what they are focused on.
- Tell me about your past experiences.
Intern
I applied for a summer internship, not sure if it was posted on USAJOBS. About a month or two after applying, right before finals maybe, I had a phone interview. Then, I think I had another phone interview or maybe an in-person one, but with someone more senior. The third interview was definitely in person with the director and two people I'd met before. I heard back in a couple of days. The whole thing from the first interview to getting the offer took about two weeks. No security clearance was needed.
- Can you tell me about your background?
- What are you interested in?
- What makes you want to intern at ITA?
Intern
I emailed them with my resume and cover letter, and they responded to set up a phone interview. We talked about the projects and assignments I'd be working on and my past experience in similar roles. We also discussed my future interests and goals, and how my coursework in economics, development, and trade relates to the field.
- Tell me about your interests.
- Describe your experience in this field.
- What do you know about this field?
US International Trade Administration General Intern Interview Questions
Quoted word for word from US International Trade Administration interview reports.
“What was your favorite class in school?”
Read reports →“Tell me about what areas of U.S. export and trade policy you find interesting.”
Read reports →“Are you comfortable using research and other methods to engage with the language?”
Read reports →“Why this particular office?”
Read reports →“What makes you want to intern at the Department of Commerce?”
Read report →“What are your availabilities?”
Read report →“Tell me about your involvement with ITA and your academic projects.”
Read report →“What makes you want to intern at ITA?”
Read report →“What are you interested in?”
Read report →Formats, difficulty and experience
Across all 15 US International Trade Administration interview reports.