<p>So I'm a freshman in college and I got an interview at my Senator's state office for an internship over the summer. Does anyone know what type of questions I can expect? Is there anything I should bring, such as writing samples? (I discussed my experience with journalism in my cover letter and resume.) Is it okay if I go to the interview without bringing anything?</p>
<p>Thanks!</p>
<p>You should know your Senator’s voting record and the committee assignments. It’s also nice to have opinions about those topics. You don’t want to show up looking disinterested. </p>
<p>As a freshman and an intern, you won’t be given any major responsibilities other than checking the mail, responding to constituents, phone duty, etc. So bare this in mind when you think about possible questions they may ask. It may have less to do with policy and more to do with previous experience manning a telephone or other clerical duties.</p>
<p>This goes for any interview: always bring a notepad, a pen, and an extra copy of your cover letter and resume. You don’t have to take out the things right away, but if they ask you for it, it’s nice to be ready. The same goes for the notepad, it’s nice if you need to take notes if you need to remember something, but I would not take it out during the interview. </p>
<p>Good luck!</p>
<p>Thanks! I’ll have to go get a messenger bag or something of the sort to carry my things :p</p>