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Interview MBA: Questions to Expect
An MBA degree (Master of Business Administration) is your passport to success in your career. A degree in business management will equip you with the people skills and management techniques which can lead to success in business. You will also lean then leadership skills which will leave you ready for executive positions. No matter what your career path, the skills you'll acquire while pursuing an MBA will help you to get ahead.
To increase your odds of being admitted to an MBA program, it's going to take more than just good grades and a commitment to achieving your goals. You have to pass the MBA interviews in order to be admitted to the program. There will be a written test, along with individual and group interviews. These interviews are intended to gauge your people skills and leadership potential. They can also give the interviewers an idea of how skilled of a problem solver you are. These interviews can be tough; but if you are well prepared going into them, you will do well.
A business school interview will be comprised of questions which will be about your career thus far, your background and more. It is easier to think of this process as a conversation instead of a Q&A session. Do your homework before the interview to ensure that you are well informed about the program and ready to answer the commonly asked questions.
The interviewer will ask questions about your personality and your career goals. You should be prepared with anecdotes which can illustrate your leadership skills and your strengths and weaknesses.
These are some of the most commonly asked questions in an MBA interview and how to answer them.
* WHY THIS SCHOOL? WHY NOW? You need to give an answer which draws from your past, present and future. This is one of the most important questions you'll be asked, so be sure to think carefully about your answer. Mention anything about the school which is relevant to your particular career goals. * POST MBA GOALS? It's hard to talk about the future; be realistic but don't be afraid to think big here. Mention objectives which will make you stand out from others. Be focused and offer a plan of how exactly you hope to achieve your goals. * PERSONAL STORY? This is your chance to really separate yourself from the pack. Be natural and turn on the charm, but be concise. Get your message across and stop. Give enough detail to grab the interviewer's interest. This can help you to develop a rapport with your interviewer, which can make or break your chances of admission. You will usually be asked if you have any questions for the interviewer near the close of the interview - have a few prepared, this makes you appear more interested in the program.
Hopefully, this article proves to be beneficial to you in your upcoming MBA interview. Best of luck to you!
About the Author William "Josh" Hohman has written a terrific resource called "Secrets of Top MBA Admits" that offers advice directly from recent admits at Harvard, Stanford, Columbia and Kellogg. Get your free copy & learn more about interview MBA questions today.
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