NeverGivingUp wrote:
Moltonel: Any advice you have on the interview process would be great. What kind of questions were asked? How long was the interview? How formal/informal was it? Any trick questions?
It is quite formal. I got the interview with Patrik Wallen in his office. The interview was supposed to last 60 minutes but I stayed for 90 minutes. He had my complete application file (resume, essays, etc...) with him.
First, we introduced each other and then we talked about my education, my profesionnal career, my current job and why I wanted to do an MBA at IESE (my motivation, my goals, why IESE,...). Try to prepare this part to the perfection because I think that this question will arise with every interviewer. You have to convince him that you are the right person for that.
Then he wanted to know how I react to different situation such as a conflict with my boss or a college/a problem in my current job/...This part is a little bit tricky as it is not very easy to be prepared. IESE has a strong human approach that you won't find in other schools so I suggest to consider the "human" factor in your answers.
Finally, at the end of the interview, make sure to have some questions to ask. It will be very weird if you have nothing to ask.
In conclusion, my advices are :
1) Be prepared to talk about yourself (education, career, etc...);
2) Be sure to know why you want to come to IESE and not to the another business schools;
3) Stay relax and be yourself
it sounds a little cheesy but I think that is really important
For the AD, it is quite formal as well.
First, you have to do a brief presentation of yourself in 2-3 minutes and explain an unique thing about you.
Then, you'll be working on a case study in a group of 6-8 people. At the end, you have to do a presentation of your work with your group. There is no "right" answer to the case study, whatever the path that your group might choose, be convincing!!!
My best advice for the AD is to stay focus all day even though it is long and exhausting. The Adcom members will observe the students all day so try to give a good impression. Be open and don't be shy.
Good luck everyone