カナダで就活をしていると、インターン経験があっても「面接でどう答えればいいの?」と迷うことはありませんか?
特にインターン経験は「ただ働いていました」だけでは評価されにくく、“成果”や“学び”を効果的に伝えることが大切です。
この記事では、カナダの面接でよく聞かれる質問と、インターン経験を活かした答え方のコツをまとめます!
✅ カナダ面接で定番の質問&回答例
1️⃣ Tell me about yourself.(自己紹介をしてください)
📝 ポイント:
- 今の自分+インターン経験+応募先にどう活かせるか、を1分以内で
🎤 例文:
I recently completed my [major] degree at [school] and had the opportunity to intern at [company name] as a [role]. During my internship, I worked on [key project or task], which helped me strengthen my [key skill]. I’m now excited to apply these skills in a professional setting like [this company].
2️⃣ What did you learn from your internship?(インターンから何を学びましたか?)
📝 ポイント:
- スキルと「学び」を具体的に、できれば成果も一緒に伝える
🎤 例文:
Through my internship at [company], I learned how to [skill] by working on [specific task]. One of my key takeaways was learning to [soft skill: e.g., communicate effectively in a team / adapt quickly to changes]. For example, I was able to [concrete result or example].
3️⃣ Describe a challenge you faced during your internship.(インターン中の困難は?)
📝 コツ:STAR法(Situation, Task, Action, Result)で話す
🎤 例文:
During my internship, one challenge I faced was [briefly explain situation]. I handled it by [your action], which resulted in [positive outcome]. This experience taught me [lesson you learned].
4️⃣ Why do you want to work here?(なぜこの会社?)
📝 ポイント:
- インターン経験で得た視点+応募企業の特徴を組み合わせる
🎤 例文:
My internship experience made me realize how much I enjoy working in [industry]. I’m particularly interested in [company] because of your focus on [specific company value, project, or mission], and I believe my experience with [relevant project/skill] would allow me to contribute meaningfully to your team.
5️⃣ Where do you see yourself in 3-5 years?(3〜5年後のキャリアプランは?)
🎤 例文:
I see myself building on the skills I gained during my internship, becoming more specialized in [field or role]. I hope to take on more responsibility, possibly leading small projects or mentoring junior team members while continuing to grow professionally in [industry].
💡 インターン経験を伝えるコツまとめ
✅ 「何をやったか」だけでなく「何を学び、どう貢献したか」を伝える
✅ 「成果・工夫・学び」がセットだと印象アップ
✅ STAR法(Situation, Task, Action, Result)を使うと話が整理される
✅ 応募企業との“つながり”を意識して答えると説得力が出る
🌟 まとめ
インターン経験はカナダ就活でも大きなアピールポイントになりますが、伝え方がカギです。
この質問&答え方を参考に、あなたの経験がどう企業に役立つのか 自信を持って伝えましょう!
📚関連記事