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Christian: Hi Elisabeth, do you have some time for an intern-to-intern interview?

Elisabeth: Sure Christian!  Anything for a fellow intern.

Great.  What is your role here at Smibs?

Well, I’m what they call a “New Media Intern”.  Basically my day involves producing SmibsTV and taking care of video content on the web here at Smibs.

You have routinely turned down my requests for a dinner meeting.  Why is that?

The problem is that I usually don’t accept dinners at McDonalds. It’s not you, I swear.

So if we were to go to dinner together, what nearby restaurant would you select?

Ummm… I lied when I said it wasn’t about you.

What are some of your hobbies and interests outside of work?

My hobbies are broad and random.  I can usually be found in a pilates or dance class or having a glass of Merlot with girlfriends.  I’m also crazy into the outdoors and love skiing and camping.  Although, I am afraid of bears.

What is the idea behind SmibsTV?

As I see it, SmibsTV is a medium to showcase successful small businesses so that likeminded individuals can gain tips and insight about entrepreneurship.

Do you have a favorite interview or episode?

Christian!  That’s like picking between children and I love them all. 

You and I both recently graduated from the University of Alberta’s school of Business.  Why do you think your GPA was so much better then mine?

I believe it’s due to the negative correlation between alcohol intake and grades.

You and I often talk about travel, where is the next destination you would like to see?

I’ve always wanted to travel to Egypt.

Would you like to go together?

Uh…(uncomfortable silence)…sure, you free in 2068?

I’ll keep my calendar open. Thanks for the interview and bruising my ego.

Hard thing to bruise.

Tags: Elisabeth Szabo, Intern, Interviews