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The interviewer wants to see if you have been an intern before to understand the amount of training you might need. It is not a requirement to have worked as an intern before, so it is okay if this will be your first internship.

Krista Wenz has been on thousands of interview panels hiring EMS professionals and firefighters for public and private agencies.
If you have worked as an intern before, describe where and for how long. Explain what you gained from that internship and how you are excited about the opportunity to work as an intern for Eli Lilly. If you have not worked as an intern, say that you have not, then focus on telling the interviewer why you are looking forward to working as an intern for Eli Lilly and Company.

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"No, I have never worked as an intern. I have only had my sights on working as an intern for your company and have not applied anywhere else."

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