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Interview Debriefs MiM ( 2025- 26 Intake ) Updated on: 11 Nov 2025, 14:46
Originally posted by Mantrix on 07 Nov 2025, 03:21.
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ESSEC MIM Interview Experience R1

Hey everyone!
I recently had my ESSEC MIM interview, and here’s a quick rundown that might help future applicants

The interview was more of a conversation than a strict Q&A — they really tried to understand who I am as a person. It went for like 1 hour.
[hr]
Question 1: I can remember “Please introduce yourself.”:
This is where your storyline matters — how you chose your undergrad, how your professional experience evolved, why you switched any company (if applicable), and a short 2–3 word summary of your key responsibilities.
Basically, make it sound like a story, not a resume readout.

Question 2: Why MIM
This one is obvious but super important.
Make sure your answer connects clearly to your goals and why a MIM (not an MBA or another degree) makes sense for you at this stage.

Question 3: Why ESSEC & Why France
I guess both are important, they want you to know these answers, they will ask these anyhow direct or indirect
For Why France, I tied it to France’s student-friendly environment, diversity, and global exposure, but made ESSEC the center of my answer — the main reason why France stood out for me.

Question 4: Family Business Question
Since I mentioned in my essays that I plan to join my family business in the long term:
WE HAD A VERY LONG DISCUSSION ABOUT “Why not join it now?”
I explained it through my MIM motivation — that I wanted to gain global exposure, connections, and strategic knowledge before joining.
The interviewer said, “You’re very clear about your goals and how you want to achieve them.” - I really don't know what that means, because he kept pushing me to change from MIM to join it now.

Question 5: Personal & Behavioral Questions
They went deep into my background, almost like getting to know me as a person:
  • Hobbies
  • Friend circle, how many friends do I have
  • Whether I dance or not 😅
  • How my peers would describe me
  • One weakness my peers might mention, and if I agree with it.

Question 6: Situation-Based Questions
  • Any Instance where you had a clash with your professor, how you tackled that
  • Any Instance Where you led something and that was impactful.
  • 1-2 more were there, but I am not able to recall them properly.
[hr]
Some Points I want to highlight

  • They try to understand you beyond your CV.
  • Always follow STAR approach (giving context about the situation, what you did, and what the results were)
  • Be ready to explain every detail in your application — from your background to your goals — and prepare all the questions Dexter43 provided (they really help!). Sharing the link of the same
    Interview Guide ~ By Dexter43
  • Keep it conversational — think of it like a coffee chat, not a cross-examination

Please feel free to DM if there is any help I can provide!

Many thanks!!
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interesting and helpful,
thank you for sharing
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Hi Buddy , did u interview with HEC or Insead as well ??
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ESSEC MIM Interview Experience R1

Hey everyone!
I recently had my ESSEC MIM interview, and here’s a quick rundown that might help future applicants

The interview was more of a conversation than a strict Q&A — they really tried to understand who I am as a person. It went for like 1 hour.
[hr]
Question 1: I can remember “Please introduce yourself.”:
This is where your storyline matters — how you chose your undergrad, how your professional experience evolved, why you switched any company (if applicable), and a short 2–3 word summary of your key responsibilities.
Basically, make it sound like a story, not a resume readout.

Question 2: Why MIM
This one is obvious but super important.
Make sure your answer connects clearly to your goals and why a MIM (not an MBA or another degree) makes sense for you at this stage.

Question 3: Why ESSEC & Why France
I guess both are important, they want you to know these answers, they will ask these anyhow direct or indirect
For Why France, I tied it to France’s student-friendly environment, diversity, and global exposure, but made ESSEC the center of my answer — the main reason why France stood out for me.

Question 4: Family Business Question
Since I mentioned in my essays that I plan to join my family business in the long term:
WE HAD A VERY LONG DISCUSSION ABOUT “Why not join it now?”
I explained it through my MIM motivation — that I wanted to gain global exposure, connections, and strategic knowledge before joining.
The interviewer said, “You’re very clear about your goals and how you want to achieve them.” - I really don't know what that means, because he kept pushing me to change from MIM to join it now.

Question 5: Personal & Behavioral Questions
They went deep into my background, almost like getting to know me as a person:
  • Hobbies
  • Friend circle, how many friends do I have
  • Whether I dance or not 😅
  • How my peers would describe me
  • One weakness my peers might mention, and if I agree with it.

Question 6: Situation-Based Questions
  • Any Instance where you had a clash with your professor, how you tackled that
  • Any Instance Where you led something and that was impactful.
  • 1-2 more were there, but I am not able to recall them properly.
[hr]
Some Points I want to highlight

  • They try to understand you beyond your CV.
  • Always follow STAR approach (giving context about the situation, what you did, and what the results were)
  • Be ready to explain every detail in your application — from your background to your goals — and prepare all the questions Dexter43 provided (they really help!). Sharing the link of the same
    Interview Guide ~ By Dexter43
  • Keep it conversational — think of it like a coffee chat, not a cross-examination

Please feel free to DM if there is any help I can provide!

Many thanks!!
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Interview Debriefs MiM ( 2025- 26 Intake ) Updated on: 16 Nov 2025, 23:57
Originally posted by Mantrix on 16 Nov 2025, 21:47.
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Imperial’s interview this year is conducted on Shortlister


It’s a quick-thinking, high-pressure format designed to test structure, clarity, and composure.
If you receive the interview invite, it’s a strong signal that they already like your profile.
Some Points I want to highlight

Format

Written Assignment
You will get 10 minutes to write the answer.
I got the Question "Describe the situation when you get very low marks than expected, how you react, and how you handle that situation."
A well-structured written response is crucial. You must address all parts of the question clearly and avoid grammatical errors.


Video Assignment
Total Questions: 5
Format: Recorded video questions
Preparation time: 5 seconds
Response time: 1–2 minutes (only one take)
Tip: They allow you to think for 5–10 seconds at the start of your recording. Better to pause briefly and structure than rush.


Questions I received

1. Introduce yourself + standout professional achievement + extracurriculars + why should they pick you over other candidates?
I followed a clean structure: introduction → career so far → key professional win → major extracurricular experience → why I stand out.

2. Why MIM at Imperial?
Focused on Imperial’s technology + management blend, global exposure, and alignment with my career goals in product/UX and strategy.

3. Describe a film without naming it. (Be ready for these kinda questions also)
I used Friends—described it as a story of six people navigating their 20s, friendship, humor, life lessons, etc. Simple and relatable.

4. Teamwork example – describe a situation where you had to present information to a team, your approach, and insights.
Shared my experience from one of my experiences.
Context: tackling a process issue linked to a 15cr loss
Stakeholders involved
My approach: using pictorial wireframes for clarity
Iterations after feedback
Outcome: team alignment + better decision-making
This was my answer.

5. What will you choose, Open AI or Google, and how do you think that organizations will change near future



My Key Takeaways and Tips from my experience

1. Practice speaking for 1 minute on common questions.

2. Use clean structures: STAR, Past–Present–Future, ABC (Answer–Because–Context).

3. Don’t panic during the 5-second preparation; they expect a short pause.

4. The written question is as important as the video.

5. Always follow STAR approach (giving context about the situation, what you did, and what the results were)

prepare all the questions Dexter43 provided (they really help!). Sharing the link of the same
Interview Guide ~ By Dexter43


Please feel free to DM if there is any help I can provide!

Many thanks!!
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Interview Debriefs MiM ( 2025- 26 Intake ) 16 Nov 2025, 22:19
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Hey! I didnt applied to them actually, looking for Round 2
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Hi Buddy , did u interview with HEC or Insead as well ??

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