The video interview is basically (and eerily) similar to the TOEFL Speaking section. You get 45 second to prep, 60 seconds to answer. Record yourself as many times as possible!! I have my candidates record themselves, upload to YouTube and send me the link so I can coach them around it.

For the "give me a time" questions use STAR format https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Situation,_Task,_Action,_Result

The questions are below. Prep a 1-min pitch for each. Eliminate “ums” and stuff - but the key to doing well here is to be as NATURAL as possible.

Do NOT have a script on the screen and “read” from it.
Do NOT sound like a robot who memorized each of the answers.
Do make natural mistakes - it’s charming.
Smile.

And all the basic stuff like dress accordingly, check wifi, be aware of your backdrop. *Do not have posters of naked women on the wall behind you.*

INSEAD Video Interview Questions

What are you expecting to learn during INSEAD MBA?
How your colleagues would describe you leadership style? Give an example.
How would you fight stereotypes in a work environment?
You are starting a new project with team members coming from different cultures and educational background. How would you make them meet?
What do you do when someone comes to you with a problem?
What was the most interesting project you have worked on? Why was it interesting to you?
What does diversity mean to you?
How do you keep track of your vision? Or that of your company?
Why INSEAD?
How would you establish the foundations of your company?
What is your management style?
How did you build your international experience?
What is diversity according to you?
Describe one situation where you faced ethical dilemma? How did you resolve it? What factors did you consider while resolving it?
What according to you is required to start a successful business and than to run it?
One project which interested you the most and why?
If you could teach a class on any topic, what would it be and why?
Tell me what you like most about INSEAD.
Give me an example of how you convinced your other team members.
Give me an example of how you were attracted by culture from other countries.
What are 3 key successful factors to be an entrepreneur.
If you had an extra hour every day, what would you do with it?
What word describes you best and why?
Tell us about the first job you ever had? SZ
What’s the best book you have ever read and why?
When you have a problem, whom do you approach for advice and why?
What accomplishment are you really proud of?
What’s the best piece of advice you have ever received?
If you could witness any event..past present or future-what would it be?
Tell us about an organization or activity in which you have dedicated significant time. Why was it meaningful to you?
What have anyone done good for you and how did you felt about it?
Tell us about the most interesting place you’ve traveled to. What did you enjoy most about it.
What invention during your lifetime has had the biggest impact on you and why?
If money was not a concern, what would you do?
What is the most meaningful thing anyone has done for you in your life?
If you could live anywhere in the world, where would it be and why?
What food do you like? Will you be able to eat that food everyday?
How have you changed in the last 5 years?
Whom do you respect most, and why?
What is your favorite motto or quote, and why
What risk have you taken and what did you learn?
What impact do you have on your co-workers?

MBAPrepCoach, this is an AWESOME post! Thank you

Hello Farrell,

Any luck in getting some updates on the January intake Video questions?

Thanks much appreciated.

Regards,

Joe

Hello Farrell,

Any luck in getting some updates on the January intake Video questions?

Thanks much appreciated.

Regards,

Joe

Hello farrell,

any tips for INSEAD admission essays ? Is there any threads for the same !

Thanks and regards.
Rudra

Also if i'm asked to talk about an achievement, should it be on a professional note or i can say my family for example?

Thanks.