Mentor Interview Questions
Internship Project Discussion & Brainstorm: All interns develop a substantial project(s) with the mentor that contributes to the organization.
What projects do employees do for the company?
Curate movies for the Digital Gym CINEMA and San Diego Latino Film Festival. Market movies. Produce short videos for KPBS and other organizations. Teach kids and teens how to make movies.
Of all of these project ideas, which seem most appealing and appropriate and why?
Produce a video about community issues. This video will connect to MACSD’s education/outreach programs that it offers to community members. This video will be an educational tool for future generations, policy makers, and local residents.
How could this project idea(s) be authentic, rigorous, and connected to the company’s purpose and/or mission?
Create a video with fellow interns spotlighting community issues surrounding MACSD’s Digital Gym CINEMA in North Park/City Heights.
What type of support and skills will be required to ensure the project(s) is successful? Who might be able to help support you in completing the project?
MACSD will provide video production and editing equipment. MACSD will provide a media arts instructor to teach basic pre production, production, and post production skills.
How might you present this project as part of the Internship Presentation of Learning?
Video will be produced by the end of the internship program.
- What is a typical workday like?
- What are your main duties and responsibilities?
- How is the organization structured?
- Tell us about your path in getting to where you are today- what is your educational history and work experience prior to working here?
- Why did you choose to work here?
- What qualifications do employees need to be successful here and how are those qualifications acquired?
- What other personality traits, skills, or knowledge are important to be successful here?
- What advice do you have about working here?
Internship Project Discussion & Brainstorm: All interns develop a substantial project(s) with the mentor that contributes to the organization.
What projects do employees do for the company?
Curate movies for the Digital Gym CINEMA and San Diego Latino Film Festival. Market movies. Produce short videos for KPBS and other organizations. Teach kids and teens how to make movies.
Of all of these project ideas, which seem most appealing and appropriate and why?
Produce a video about community issues. This video will connect to MACSD’s education/outreach programs that it offers to community members. This video will be an educational tool for future generations, policy makers, and local residents.
How could this project idea(s) be authentic, rigorous, and connected to the company’s purpose and/or mission?
Create a video with fellow interns spotlighting community issues surrounding MACSD’s Digital Gym CINEMA in North Park/City Heights.
What type of support and skills will be required to ensure the project(s) is successful? Who might be able to help support you in completing the project?
MACSD will provide video production and editing equipment. MACSD will provide a media arts instructor to teach basic pre production, production, and post production skills.
How might you present this project as part of the Internship Presentation of Learning?
Video will be produced by the end of the internship program.