Interview

Common MBA Interview Mistakes

Common MBA Interview Mistakes

In interviews, stories make a significant impact. They demonstrate your personality, which makes you memorable. However, many MBA candidates avoid telling their story for fear of making a mistake. However, if you avoid these top five mistakes, you will be able to share your story with confidence.

What Is Professional Presence and How Do You Get It?

What Is Professional Presence and How Do You Get It?

Allowing the most powerful version of oneself to show through is what presence is all about. Sylvia Ann Hewlett, a famous leadership expert, describes "presence" as a mix of gravitas, communication, and appearance. These components, when combined, create a sense of trustworthiness, expertise, and genuineness. If you hone these skills, you will improve your capacity to stand out in your MBA interviews and make a difference in your MBA application.

How to Ace 5 Common MBA Interview Questions

How to Ace 5 Common MBA Interview Questions

Instead of stressing yourself out, why not focus on perfecting your responses to the questions you are most likely to be asked? To help you in your preparation, we created a list of five interview questions that you should always ace. These are some of the most frequently asked questions in MBA admissions interviews at elite institutions.

What Questions Should You Ask Your MBA Admissions Officer?

What Questions Should You Ask Your MBA Admissions Officer?

As if the stress of preparing for your MBA interview isn’t enough, you should also consider a few questions to ask your interviewer. However, these should be pertinent questions that will not derail your interview. We'll cover four potential questions you should never ask in this blog article, along with solutions.

Wharton’s Team-Based Discussion: The Most Important Thing to Remember

Wharton’s Team-Based Discussion: The Most Important Thing to Remember

The most important thing to remember during your Team Based Discussion at Wharton is to adhere to Wharton’s DNA: “Knowledge for Action and Collaborative Innovation.” However, a lot of MBA candidates come in thinking it’s all about coming up with the best idea. However, it's not and here's why.

The MBA Interview: What Happens if You Aren’t Sure How to Answer a Question?

The MBA Interview: What Happens if You Aren’t Sure How to Answer a Question?

You got the interview. How do you not mess this up? Prepare, prepare, prepare. But also know - even if you’ve been preparing your heart out – there will always come a moment where you could strike a blank. What happens if you aren’t sure how to answer a question? The number one thing you need to do is be confident.

The Ultimate HBS Interview Prep

The Ultimate HBS Interview Prep

What’s the purpose of your HBS interview? The HBS admissions committee is trying to evaluate your fit with the case learning environment at HBS. Interviewers must know if you are a “wallflower” or not. They want to know if you can take a stand and articulate it.

THE STAR METHOD FOR MBA ESSAYS

THE STAR METHOD FOR MBA ESSAYS

The STAR Method (Situation, Task, Action, Result) offers a straightforward format you can use to answer MBA interview questions. Prompts that ask you to provide a real-life example of how you handled a certain kind of situation at work in the past. But it is an excellent method to use for MBA essay writing too.

When To Hit "Submit" on Your MBA App? 

When To Hit "Submit" on Your MBA App? 

You don’t have to submit your MBA application weeks before the actual due date. If it’s rolling admissions or early decision, at Columbia or even at Tuck, then yes hit submit ASAP. If it’s rolling admissions, the earlier you submit, the sooner you will get your decision. There is a word of caution though, keep reading.

Turning Your MBA Degree into a Job Offer

Turning Your MBA Degree into a Job Offer

Here you are, you’ve made it through the rigorous MBA program and graduation day is well on the way. The next chapter? Using that knowledge and skill to propel your post-MBA career forward. But searching for a job fresh out of business school can be a complex and daunting process. Here are three post-MBA tips.

HBS REACTIONS PART 3: HOW TO APPROACH THE HBS INTERVIEW?

HBS REACTIONS PART 3: HOW TO APPROACH THE HBS INTERVIEW?

Congratulations, you got the interview! HBS loves to test confidence and dare people to panic. What better way to do this than to hold back some of the interviews until the end? Either way, you are halfway home to an admission from HBS. And you got some validation early on in the process.

3 tips to conquer your self-doubt

3 tips to conquer your self-doubt

Everyone has faced self-doubt at some point in their lives. Oddly enough, feelings of self-doubt for high achievers feel particularly severe, and can even be paralyzing. Don’t get too comfortable playing the observer. Take a cue from those around you, and ditch the diminishing language to try overcome self-doubt.

Yale's new pre-interview assignment

Yale's new pre-interview assignment

Candidates who are invited to the Yale SOM interview are asked to submit a quote of their own in advance to discuss in further detail at the interview. The quote exchange will only last a few minutes. Think about where you stand with Dean Charles’ claim and why. Has someone with a different perspective challenged or changed your thinking?

How to make your MBA application package competitive in 2021

How to make your MBA application package competitive in 2021

How to make your MBA application package competitive in 2021? Engaging in virtual MBA events is crucial. If you have waived the standardized tests, demonstrating quantitative analysis skills is even more important. Showing resilience and growth during the pandemic is an opportunity to make your MBA application shine.

Nailing your virtual MBA interview

Nailing your virtual MBA interview

How to nail your virtual MBA interview. Find all the interview preparation and technical reccomendations here. How to prepare the best lighting, background, sound, camera angle for your virtual MBA interview. How to look and feel your best for the interview. The camera is your friend. Speak clearly, concisely and show excitement!

One Click Up

One Click Up

This time of year there’s plenty of occasions to present yourself well.  As an MBA applicant, not only will you be going to interviews, but you will also be invited to various social events throughout the holiday season.  Practice the one-click up technique to always make a great impression.