Career Motivation & Company Awareness

These questions assess motivation, eligibility understanding, and knowledge of the organisation.

• What motivated you to apply for the Oracle Graduate Internship Programme?
• When researching Oracle, what did you learn about the company and the type of work it does?
• Why do you think Oracle is an attractive place for graduates to start their careers?
• What are you hoping to gain from a 12-month internship rather than moving directly into a permanent role?
• How does this opportunity align with your long-term career goals?

Academic Preparation & Learning Mindset

These questions assess academic grounding, adaptability, and willingness to learn.

• How has your qualification prepared you for a professional business or technology environment?
• Which subjects or modules from your studies do you think are most relevant to this internship?
• How do you usually approach learning new systems, tools, or processes?
• What steps would you take if you were given a task outside your current knowledge?
• Why is collaboration important in a global organisation like Oracle?
• Why is continuous learning important in a fast-changing organisation like Oracle?

Workplace Behaviour & Professional Readiness (STAR-Based)

These questions assess communication, teamwork, accountability, and professionalism.

• Tell us about a time you worked with others to complete a project successfully.
• Describe a situation where you had to manage deadlines or competing priorities.
• Give an example of how you responded to feedback.
• Tell us about a time you had to communicate information clearly to others.
• Describe a situation where integrity or professionalism was important.

How to Answer Using the STAR Method

STAR Method Explained:

1. Situation – Describe the context
2. Task – Explain what was required
3. Action – Describe what you did
4. Result – Share the outcome and what you learned

Sample Graduate-Level STAR Answer:

1. Situation: During my final year, I worked on a group project with strict deadlines.
2. Task: I was responsible for coordinating tasks and ensuring accuracy.
3. Action: I planned my work, communicated regularly with the team, and asked for help when needed.
4. Result: The project was completed successfully, and I improved my teamwork and time-management skills.

If You Have No Work Experience

Oracle understands that many graduates may not yet have formal work experience. You can use examples from:

• University or college projects
• Group assignments or presentations
• Case studies or simulations
• Student leadership or volunteering
• Personal projects or self-learning

Focus on how you think, learn, collaborate, and adapt.

Common Graduate Interview Mistakes to Avoid

• Applying without understanding Oracle or its industry
• Giving generic answers without examples
• Struggling to explain your qualification clearly
• Ignoring professionalism and communication
• Poor preparation or time management

Quick Interview Preparation Checklist

• Research Oracle, its products, and its role in the global tech market
• Review key concepts from your field of study
• Prepare 2–3 STAR examples from academic or personal experience
• Practice explaining your career goals clearly
• Dress professionally and arrive prepared
• Prepare one thoughtful question about the programme or learning opportunities

Below are qualification-specific, graduate-level role interview questions grouped by field and aligned to enterprise technology, business operations, and professional services environments. All questions assume little to no work experience and focus on learning ability, application of theory, and professional readiness.

Accounting

• How does accurate financial reporting support decision-making in large organisations?
• Why are controls and reconciliations important in enterprise systems?
• How can accounting data be used by non-finance teams?
• What accounting principles from your studies are most relevant in a technology-driven company?
• How would you ensure accuracy when working with financial information?

Finance / Economics

• How do financial and economic data support strategic business decisions?
• Why is forecasting important for business planning?
• How can economic trends impact organisational performance?
• What finance or economics concepts are most applicable to Oracle’s environment?
• How would you analyse information to support management decisions?

Human Resources / Industrial Psychology / Organisational Development

• How does HR contribute to organisational performance and culture?
• Why is understanding employee behaviour important in business environments?
• How can organisational development support change and growth?
• What people-management concepts from your studies apply in corporate settings?
• How would confidentiality and professionalism apply in HR-related work?

Computer Science / IT / Information Systems / Informatics / BCom Informatics / MIS

• How do information systems support business operations at scale?
• Why is system reliability and data integrity critical in enterprise environments?
• How would you approach learning a new enterprise platform or technology?
• How do IT and business teams collaborate effectively?
• What technical or systems concepts from your studies are most relevant to Oracle?

Engineering

• How can engineering principles support process efficiency and system optimisation?
• What problem-solving approaches did you learn that apply to business environments?
• How does structured thinking support technology and operations teams?
• How would you approach analysing a complex operational problem?
• How can engineering skills add value beyond technical roles?

Commerce / Business / Business Administration / Business Management

• How do core business principles apply in a technology-driven organisation?
• Why is understanding end-to-end business processes important?
• How can data support better business decisions?
• What business concepts from your studies are most relevant to Oracle?
• How would you contribute to operational efficiency as a graduate?

Operations Management / Supply Chain

• How do operations support customer satisfaction and service delivery?
• Why is process efficiency important in large organisations?
• How can poor operations impact business performance?
• What operations or supply chain concepts apply to enterprise environments?
• How would you identify opportunities for process improvement?

Marketing / Communications / Sales & Marketing

• How does marketing differ in B2B or enterprise environments?
• Why is consistent messaging important across channels?
• How can marketing support sales and customer relationships?
• What communication skills are critical in corporate environments?
• How would you tailor messages for different stakeholders?

Sales

• How does understanding customer needs support effective sales?
• Why is relationship-building important in enterprise sales?
• How can data support sales strategies?
• What sales concepts from your studies apply to professional services?
• How would you communicate value rather than just features?

Strategic Management

• How does strategy guide organisational decision-making?
• Why is data important for strategic planning?
• How can technology enable business strategy?
• What strategic frameworks did you study that apply here?
• How would you align daily work with long-term objectives?

Financial Systems

• How do financial systems support accuracy and compliance?
• Why is integration between financial and operational systems important?
• How can system errors affect business reporting?
• What exposure did you have to financial or enterprise systems during your studies?
• How would you ensure data integrity when working with systems?

Tips for Candidates

• Research Oracle, its enterprise products, and how technology supports business performance across industries.
• Be clear about how your qualification fits into a technology-driven organisation, even if your background is non-technical.
• Prepare examples from your studies, projects, or group work that show problem-solving, teamwork, and adaptability.
• Demonstrate a willingness to learn new systems and technologies, even if you have limited practical exposure.
• Use the STAR method (Situation, Task, Action, Result) to structure clear and confident answers.
• Communicate professionally and be able to explain complex ideas in a simple, business-focused way.
• Show curiosity about enterprise systems, data, and digital transformation.
• Prepare at least one thoughtful question about learning opportunities, mentorship, or career growth at Oracle