matchagirlie
received an interview invite.
Any tips for the interview process?
Thanks.
Congrats
matchagirlie , so the Cambridge MBA interview is typically conducted by a member of the Adcom, who is already familiar with your application. The format is 1:1 and lasts about 30-45 minutes, either virtually or in-person, depending on your location and the application round. The tone of interview would be professional but warm, often inviting you to share not only your accomplishments but also the deeper motivations and personal growth behind your decisions. Expect it to be conversational.
The interview questions tend to explore your motivations for pursuing an MBA at Cambridge, your ST, LT career goals, leadership experiences, and how you plan to contribute to the community. Beyond the typical behavioral and professional questions you might get some questions like, what success means to you, who has influenced your life, or how you've grown from a particular failure. To prepare, it's crucial to know your application inside out, demonstrate a clear fit with the MBA format, and show that you've done deep research on Cambridge’s offerings like the global consulting project, entrepreneurship centre, or the college system. You can check for the Interview experiences and questions on the Interview debrief section.
In terms of preparation, practice delivering clear, structured responses using frameworks like STAR (Situation, Task, Action, Result), and be ready to discuss how your past experience ties into your post-MBA vision. Cambridge values humility, curiosity, and a global mindset. If you're preparing for the MBA interview and would like help with mock interviews, feel free to reach out.
Best of luck! We’d love to hear how it goes, do share your experience after the interview