be comfortable enough with the company philosophy to handle questions you didn't anticipate. Rely on your knowledge of the company to formulate thoughtful answers to the questions posed.

Bear in mind that bottom-line, the interview is not about you but about the hiring company and its business. The focus should not be on what you have done in school or in other companies you've had internships with but what the hiring organization needs to have done. The important message to convey is that you really understand the organization and would be a natural fit.

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