Welcome! We’re excited for you to learn more about our internships at Alura!
Our mission is to empower entrepreneurs to make their dream a reality. In order to do that we first must hire and develop the best people, starting with college students.
Internships at Alura provide an excellent opportunity for individuals seeking to gain experience in various fields within both technical and business functions. As an ideal entry-point, we are actively searching for candidates with diverse skillsets to contribute to the growth and success of our company.
Alura interns are empowered to complete business critical work, and will have the opportunity to apply their studies to significant projects for the business while bringing their unique perspectives to the company.
Although your experience will be customized by role, here is a broad overview of what you can expect.
Internship interviews at Alura typically include a take-home assessment followed by approximately two rounds of interviews, with advancement based on the feedback at each stage. Your interviewers will be evaluating your technical (if applicable), role-specific, and behavioral skills. During your interview, we are looking to learn more about you, your skill set, and the kind of work that excites you. This will help us match you with our Dream Team at Alura.
Prepare to talk about your projects on your resume
We want to hear about any projects, internships, and any community/organizations you are involved in. If you took part in internships or done something unique, don’t be afraid to shine using the S.T.A.R. Method. The S.T.A.R. Method is a common framework that is used to explain a candidate’s past experiences. STAR stands for Situation, Task, Action, and Result. When thinking through a past experience, start by explaining the situation, then move on to the task that you were assigned. Continue by explaining the actions that you took, and then wrap up by sharing the results. We recommend having 4-5 examples, in the STAR framework, handy that will help us learn more about the work you contributed to.
Read up on our Culture Memo
One special part of Alura is our work culture. We encourage you to ask your interviewer(s) questions about our culture, so you can hear firsthand about what it’s like to work at Alura. You may be asked about which aspects of the memo resonate most with you – or not – so be prepared.
Practice technical fundamentals (Software Engineering candidates)
We’ll want to see how well you code in your favorite language. Practice basic algorithms you’re familiar with and make sure to brush up on common data structures. It’s a good idea to create a real interview environment to practice in. For example, practice mock interviews with your friends, mentors, or family members, time yourself, and find a quiet area away from distractions.
Ask clarifying questions
Similar to working on real projects, we usually have questions before we start. We are here to help explain any ambiguities. Please use us as a resource and ask us clarifying questions.
Think out loud
Share your thoughts with us! If we know what you’re thinking, we can be a better partner to you. We would like this interview to be a collaborative experience.
Open to feedback
If your interviewer gives you any feedback during the exercise, we recommend you reflect on it. You don’t need to agree what we say but articulate your reasons. Your analysis may just impress us!
If you're stuck, step back and re-evaluate
If you work yourself into a corner and things are becoming harder than they should be, maybe it’s time to re-evaluate your approach. Remember to think out loud. We may nudge you onto the right path if we know your thought process!
Don't give up
We want to work with someone with grit, determination, and a mindset to continually improve. When the going gets tough, do you have what it takes to continue? Be resourceful. Share your thoughts. Share where you are stuck. You will persevere!