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FYI, We have a live chat session today in about 15 minutes at 8 AM PT, 9:30 PM IST on the topic “MBA Interview Prep and Round 2 Application Strategy"
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Hi, Gavriella, Thanks for joining :)
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Gavriella, could you please start by giving our audience a brief introduction?

Hi everyone, thank you for joining today’s chat session! We’re excited to have Gavriella from mbaMission joining us today to take your questions.

Please go ahead and ask your questions.
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Absolutely! I am a Managing Director at mbaMission consulting, with a background in retail and tech.

I graduated from Harvard undergrad and earned my MBA at Cornell Tech.
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Insead mim interview regarding - how is it possible for such an elite institute to keep alumni responsible for interviews ?! I feel they are so busy that they are not really bothered
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Insead mim interview regarding - how is it possible for such an elite institute to keep alumni responsible for interviews ?! I feel they are so busy that they are not really bothered
Gavriella, do you want to take up this question?
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That is a fair question, but remember that alumni interviewers are volunteers, which means they care about INSEAD applicants

They care about the community and are choosing to spend their time interviewing candidates. They may be busy, but no one is forcing them to invest their time in interviews!

I find most interviewers to be warm and considerate, but if you have a negative experience it may be worth reaching out to INSEAD.
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Gavriella, what tips or advice would you share with applicants getting ready for their interviews? Any useful resources or common do’s and don’ts?
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How to get connected to alumni of schools we are targeting? People are not very responsive on LinkedIn nowadays. :/
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Excellent question! Most schools have student ambassadors who volunteer to connect with prospective applicants.

Their contact info is available on the school’s website and you can reach them directly through the website. Which schools are you targeting?

Key interview prep tips: (1) Review your own profile/application and story to make sure you can clearly articulate your background, why you want an MBA, and your short- and long-term goals. (2) Research the school so you can specifically and concretely explain why the school is right for you (how it will help you achieve your goals and how you plan to contribute to the school). You most likely did this research for your essays, which in most cases your interviewer will not have read, so feel free to paraphrase your essays (just don’t memorize them!)
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A question I often see in our forums: Are there any common mistakes candidates make in virtual interviews that can be avoided easily?
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The most common (and avoidable!) mistake is to have poor audio or visual connection. Test your setup a few minutes before the interview!
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Can short-term pre-MBA courses like MBA Maths and volunteer services offset a huge career gap?
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Another mistake is to have notes up on your screen that distract you from engaging with your interview. You want to be attentive and make eye contact.

Pre-MBA courses and volunteer work can offset a career gap
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