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Dear GMAT Club Member
Are you preparing for your upcoming MBA interview?
Congrats on getting invited for an interview!
But remember - only 30% to 60% of interview candidates receive an offer of admission.
So, if you're getting ready for your upcoming MBA interview, here's 10 general best practices
1. Know Your Application Inside Out.
Be ready to explain each career move you have made, and thoroughly understand the personal brand you want to convey. For schools that interview you based on your application (HBS, MIT, Stern) you need to review your application thoroughly and be prepared to defend all the information covered in the application.
2. Practice Answering WHY As Well As WHAT.
MBA admissions board members will want to know the reasoning behind each decision on your resume, as well as your reasons for seeking an MBA.
3. Know Your Three Main Talking Points.
Have at least three key talking points that you want to get across in the interview, and prepare a few examples for each. These talking points should reflect what is compelling and memorable about you and should reinforce your personal brand.
4. Get YOUR Questions Ready.
Have several questions prepared for your interviewer. These should mostly focus on the intricacies of the particular MBA program you are interviewing for, and how you might fit in. (We’ll talk more about this in a later section- 10 Questions YOU Can Ask)
5. Research Your Interviewer(s).
What industries do they have experience in? Where have they worked before? What might you have in common? Don’t simply blurt out facts you know about them. Find a subtle way to work them into your discussion when the opportunity presents itself.
6. Keep Your Responses Concise.
You only have 30-45 minutes, so your response to each question should minimize rambling and get straight to the point. Practice your timing before the interview.
7. Prepare Specific Examples Of Your Professional Impact.
You will almost certainly be asked to give examples of a time that you made an impact in your job or overcame a particularly tough challenge. Be ready with clear, specific examples.
8. Demonstrate Self-Awareness.
You might have a beautifully crafted personal brand on paper, but if you cannot genuine communicate your brand and your story in an interview, even the most stunning credentials can fall flat.
9. Practice, Practice, Practice.
This might seem obvious, but it is so important to practice speaking and answering interview questions beforehand. This will help ensure that your delivery is smooth, that you minimize your reliance crutch worlds (“Um” or “Like”) and that your answers are not too short or long.
10. SMILE.
An MBA admissions interview is a wonderful opportunity. Go in with a positive attitude, confident that you have a lot to offer, and eager to learn more about the program.
So, you now have 10 general best practices for MBA interviews.
Looking for more MBA interview advice? Pick up a free copy of our MBA Essay Guide at https://expartus.com/mba-essay-guide.
Your Success,
Are you preparing for your upcoming MBA interview?
Congrats on getting invited for an interview!
But remember - only 30% to 60% of interview candidates receive an offer of admission.
So, if you're getting ready for your upcoming MBA interview, here's 10 general best practices
1. Know Your Application Inside Out.
Be ready to explain each career move you have made, and thoroughly understand the personal brand you want to convey. For schools that interview you based on your application (HBS, MIT, Stern) you need to review your application thoroughly and be prepared to defend all the information covered in the application.
2. Practice Answering WHY As Well As WHAT.
MBA admissions board members will want to know the reasoning behind each decision on your resume, as well as your reasons for seeking an MBA.
3. Know Your Three Main Talking Points.
Have at least three key talking points that you want to get across in the interview, and prepare a few examples for each. These talking points should reflect what is compelling and memorable about you and should reinforce your personal brand.
4. Get YOUR Questions Ready.
Have several questions prepared for your interviewer. These should mostly focus on the intricacies of the particular MBA program you are interviewing for, and how you might fit in. (We’ll talk more about this in a later section- 10 Questions YOU Can Ask)
5. Research Your Interviewer(s).
What industries do they have experience in? Where have they worked before? What might you have in common? Don’t simply blurt out facts you know about them. Find a subtle way to work them into your discussion when the opportunity presents itself.
6. Keep Your Responses Concise.
You only have 30-45 minutes, so your response to each question should minimize rambling and get straight to the point. Practice your timing before the interview.
7. Prepare Specific Examples Of Your Professional Impact.
You will almost certainly be asked to give examples of a time that you made an impact in your job or overcame a particularly tough challenge. Be ready with clear, specific examples.
8. Demonstrate Self-Awareness.
You might have a beautifully crafted personal brand on paper, but if you cannot genuine communicate your brand and your story in an interview, even the most stunning credentials can fall flat.
9. Practice, Practice, Practice.
This might seem obvious, but it is so important to practice speaking and answering interview questions beforehand. This will help ensure that your delivery is smooth, that you minimize your reliance crutch worlds (“Um” or “Like”) and that your answers are not too short or long.
10. SMILE.
An MBA admissions interview is a wonderful opportunity. Go in with a positive attitude, confident that you have a lot to offer, and eager to learn more about the program.
So, you now have 10 general best practices for MBA interviews.
Looking for more MBA interview advice? Pick up a free copy of our MBA Essay Guide at https://expartus.com/mba-essay-guide.
Your Success,
