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🎓 Reflecting on my journey from a candidate to an MBA admissions interviewer for Georgetown University McDonough School of Business, I've gained perspectives interviewing amazing candidates (R1 - present!) So, what makes an MBA interview a win or a loss? While it varies for each person, there are some basics that everyone can focus on - 1️⃣ Know your TMAY (Tell Me About Yourself): Those who can distill their story into something crisp and captivating often stand out as winners. So ditch the temptation to recite everything! 2️⃣ Stories with Substance: Your experiences should not only showcase your skills but also delve into the actions you took and the lessons you learned. Avoid getting lost in unnecessary details, as clarity and authenticity are key. 3️⃣ Rookie Mistakes: Reading from papers or post-it notes in a virtual setting, can signal a lack of preparation. It's essential to maintain eye contact and engage naturally with your interviewer. We can tell who's prepared and who's not! 4️⃣ Respect and Values Alignment: Demonstrating respect, integrity, and alignment with the program’s values are very important. Disrespect or questionable attitude will raise red flags. Be professional and genuine. 5️⃣ Goal Clarity: Interviewers can quickly tell when your goals / aspirations don't align with the stories you share, so ensure your narrative is consistent throughout. Best of luck to all the future interviewees out there—I'm rooting for your success! 🚀 Picture Below : Petting Jack the BullDog, our official mascot - before heading to do an on campus interview! #MBAInterviewTips #CareerDevelopment #georgetownmba

Where do you see yourself in five years? Most people tend to freak out when answering this question! You tense, And overthink. But…………………… It’s a question that requires foresight, ambition, and a sprinkle of imagination, Not just on personal progress, but also the collective aspirations of the company. Envision this: 📌 As I look ahead to the next five years, I see each achievement and milestone as a stepping stone towards higher levels of responsibility and leadership. 📌 But the higher levels of success aren’t just about climbing the corporate ladder- it’s also about continuous learning and development. 📌 I am committed to investing in my growth, acquiring new skills, and staying ahead of industry trends to remain at the forefront. 📌 Setting ambitious goals, overcoming challenges, and working with the team will lead to significant achievements in the next five years. 📌 With combined efforts, we will yield success, and together we will keep pushing boundaries! If your answers will be like this, You will have answered: ~ Your achievements and growth ~ The company's growth as well! It's good to consider the company so that you will not mess up! That's why research is key when going for an interview! Have you experienced this in an interview? What was your answer? Let's chat in the comment session! #interviewprep #interviewpreparation #interviewtips

10 of the 𝐭𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐌𝐁𝐀 𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐞𝐰 𝐪𝐮𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 you’ll ever face These questions might seem broad, vague, and deceptively simple, but they’re absolute killers. They’re designed to make you 𝘴𝘲𝘶𝘪𝘳𝘮, 𝘴𝘸𝘦𝘢𝘵, and most importantly, 𝒆𝒙𝒑𝒐𝒔𝒆 𝒉𝒐𝒘 𝒚𝒐𝒖 𝒕𝒉𝒊𝒏𝒌. • Give an example of a time you’ve failed.   • What’s your biggest weakness?   • What are your thoughts on current industry trends?   • Tell me about a time you worked with a difficult team.   • What was the price of gold this morning?   • How many coins fit in this room?   • What do you dislike about your job?   • Explain the gap in your resume.   • What other schools are you applying to?   • Why do you need an MBA to achieve your goals? The interviewer isn’t interested in the answer itself. They care about your thought process, how your brain works, and what factors you weigh when making a decision. Think you know your weaknesses? Try framing them in a way that gets you into an Ivy League business school—one of the best in the world. This isn’t a casual chat over coffee. It’s a high-stakes, 𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐮𝐫𝐞-𝐜𝐨𝐨𝐤𝐞𝐫 situation where every word you say and every thought running through your mind could make or break your future. 𝘛𝘢𝘬𝘦 𝘢 𝘮𝘪𝘯𝘶𝘵𝘦. 𝘙𝘦𝘧𝘭𝘦𝘤𝘵. 𝘕𝘰𝘸 𝘵𝘳𝘺 𝘢𝘯𝘴𝘸𝘦𝘳𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘴𝘦 𝘲𝘶𝘦𝘴𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘴. 𝘞𝘢𝘵𝘤𝘩 𝘩𝘰𝘸 𝘲𝘶𝘪𝘤𝘬𝘭𝘺 𝘺𝘰𝘶 𝘩𝘪𝘵 𝘢 𝘸𝘢𝘭𝘭. 𝘛𝘩𝘪𝘴 𝘪𝘴𝘯’𝘵 𝘫𝘶𝘴𝘵 𝘢𝘣𝘰𝘶𝘵 𝘢𝘯𝘴𝘸𝘦𝘳𝘪𝘯𝘨—𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘺 𝘸𝘢𝘯𝘵 𝘵𝘰 𝘴𝘦𝘦 𝘩𝘰𝘸 𝘺𝘰𝘶 𝘩𝘢𝘯𝘥𝘭𝘦 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘩𝘦𝘢𝘵. Think you’ve got it? Good luck. #MBAInterviews #BusinessSchool #LeadershipSkills #CareerGrowth #InterviewTips

MIT Sloan Interview: What to Expect? This week, eight of our students will interview with an MIT Sloan admissions committee member, and we wanted to share with you what they will go through. The MIT Sloan interview is unique among elite business schools. Like Harvard Business School, the interviewer is a member of the admissions committee who has reviewed your entire application. Applicants must also respond to pre-interview questions on diversity, inclusion, and data-driven decision-making. MIT Sloan values behavioral interview questions, believing that past behavior is the best predictor of future performance. Expect questions that require specific examples explaining what you did, why you did it, the impact, and the outcome. To respond effectively, convey the skills, attitudes, and behaviors that guided your actions. The interview is application-based and behavioral, typically lasting up to an hour. Despite a collegial tone, Sloan’s questioning requires thorough preparation. Emphasize specific examples, not generalities. Sloan looks for competencies like relationship building, leadership, drive, and motivation. Be ready to discuss these traits with concrete examples. The interviewer will ask for more detail, so it’s crucial to make your stories clear and concise. Use the STAR (Situation/Task/Action/Result) or CIA (Context/Action/Impact) techniques to prepare. Prepare stories for scenarios like resolving team conflict, mentoring, or handling challenging clients. Expect detailed follow-up questions that probe for specifics. “Why MIT?” is important to demonstrate a deep understanding of the school’s mission and ethos. You may also be asked for an elevator pitch, so be prepared. Here are some examples of MIT Sloan interview questions: ·    Tell me about a time you had a conflict with someone at work. ·    Describe a time you led a team. ·    Tell me about a time when you challenged the status quo. Set yourself up for success with a flawless virtual interview setup, including a clear background and good sound quality. Dr Huber +33 7 50 57 84 44 https://lnkd.in/evzGKYQ3  #MITSloanInterview #MBAPrep #InterviewTips #BehavioralInterview #Admissions #GRE #GMAT

MIT Sloan Interview: What to Expect? This week, eight of our students will interview with an MIT Sloan admissions committee member, and we wanted to share with you what they will go through. The MIT Sloan interview is unique among elite business schools. Like Harvard Business School, the interviewer is a member of the admissions committee who has reviewed your entire application. Applicants must also respond to pre-interview questions on diversity, inclusion, and data-driven decision-making. MIT Sloan values behavioral interview questions, believing that past behavior is the best predictor of future performance. Expect questions that require specific examples explaining what you did, why you did it, the impact, and the outcome. To respond effectively, convey the skills, attitudes, and behaviors that guided your actions. The interview is application-based and behavioral, typically lasting up to an hour. Despite a collegial tone, Sloan’s questioning requires thorough preparation. Emphasize specific examples, not generalities. Sloan looks for competencies like relationship building, leadership, drive, and motivation. Be ready to discuss these traits with concrete examples. The interviewer will ask for more detail, so it’s crucial to make your stories clear and concise. Use the STAR (Situation/Task/Action/Result) or CIA (Context/Action/Impact) techniques to prepare. Prepare stories for scenarios like resolving team conflict, mentoring, or handling challenging clients. Expect detailed follow-up questions that probe for specifics. “Why MIT?” is important to demonstrate a deep understanding of the school’s mission and ethos. You may also be asked for an elevator pitch, so be prepared. Here are some examples of MIT Sloan interview questions: ·    Tell me about a time you had a conflict with someone at work. ·    Describe a time you led a team. ·    Tell me about a time when you challenged the status quo. Set yourself up for success with a flawless virtual interview setup, including a clear background and good sound quality. Dr Huber +33 7 50 57 84 44 https://lnkd.in/evzGKYQ3  #MITSloanInterview #MBAPrep #InterviewTips #BehavioralInterview #Admissions #GRE #GMAT

The most powerful interview question I've encountered: "Tell me about what you're not proud of in the last year." It's not just about failures. It's a window into the values, mindset, and resilience. How to nail this question: 1. Choose an failures that aligns with the company's mission 2. Explain why it matters to you personally 3. Highlight the skills you developed 4. Share how it's shaped your career goals 5. Connect it to the role you're applying for Pro tip: Your failure moment might not be work-related. Maybe you disappointed someone, couldnot learn a new skill, or couldnot overcome a personal challenge. That's okay. It's about showcasing your character and identity. What are you conquering this year? #CareerGrowth #PersonalDevelopment #InterviewPrep

MIT Sloan Interview: What to Expect? This week, eight of our students will interview with an MIT Sloan admissions committee member, and we wanted to share with you what they will go through. The MIT Sloan interview is unique among elite business schools. Like Harvard Business School, the interviewer is a member of the admissions committee who has reviewed your entire application. Applicants must also respond to pre-interview questions on diversity, inclusion, and data-driven decision-making. MIT Sloan values behavioral interview questions, believing that past behavior is the best predictor of future performance. Expect questions that require specific examples explaining what you did, why you did it, the impact, and the outcome. To respond effectively, convey the skills, attitudes, and behaviors that guided your actions. The interview is application-based and behavioral, typically lasting up to an hour. Despite a collegial tone, Sloan’s questioning requires thorough preparation. Emphasize specific examples, not generalities. Sloan looks for competencies like relationship building, leadership, drive, and motivation. Be ready to discuss these traits with concrete examples. The interviewer will ask for more detail, so it’s crucial to make your stories clear and concise. Use the STAR (Situation/Task/Action/Result) or CIA (Context/Action/Impact) techniques to prepare. Prepare stories for scenarios like resolving team conflict, mentoring, or handling challenging clients. Expect detailed follow-up questions that probe for specifics. “Why MIT?” is important to demonstrate a deep understanding of the school’s mission and ethos. You may also be asked for an elevator pitch, so be prepared. Here are some examples of MIT Sloan interview questions: ·        Tell me about a time you had a conflict with someone at work. ·        Describe a time you led a team. ·        Tell me about a time when you challenged the status quo. Set yourself up for success with a flawless virtual interview setup, including a clear background and good sound quality. Dr Huber +33 7 50 57 84 44 https://lnkd.in/evzGKYQ3 #MITSloanInterview #MBAPrep #InterviewTips #BehavioralInterview #Admissions #GRE #GMAT

MIT Sloan Interview: What to Expect? This week, eight of our students will interview with an MIT Sloan admissions committee member, and we wanted to share with you what they will go through. The MIT Sloan interview is unique among elite business schools. Like Harvard Business School, the interviewer is a member of the admissions committee who has reviewed your entire application. Applicants must also respond to pre-interview questions on diversity, inclusion, and data-driven decision-making. MIT Sloan values behavioral interview questions, believing that past behavior is the best predictor of future performance. Expect questions that require specific examples explaining what you did, why you did it, the impact, and the outcome. To respond effectively, convey the skills, attitudes, and behaviors that guided your actions. The interview is application-based and behavioral, typically lasting up to an hour. Despite a collegial tone, Sloan’s questioning requires thorough preparation. Emphasize specific examples, not generalities. Sloan looks for competencies like relationship building, leadership, drive, and motivation. Be ready to discuss these traits with concrete examples. The interviewer will ask for more detail, so it’s crucial to make your stories clear and concise. Use the STAR (Situation/Task/Action/Result) or CIA (Context/Action/Impact) techniques to prepare. Prepare stories for scenarios like resolving team conflict, mentoring, or handling challenging clients. Expect detailed follow-up questions that probe for specifics. “Why MIT?” is important to demonstrate a deep understanding of the school’s mission and ethos. You may also be asked for an elevator pitch, so be prepared. Here are some examples of MIT Sloan interview questions: ·    Tell me about a time you had a conflict with someone at work. ·    Describe a time you led a team. ·    Tell me about a time when you challenged the status quo. Set yourself up for success with a flawless virtual interview setup, including a clear background and good sound quality. Dr Huber +33 7 50 57 84 44 https://lnkd.in/evzGKYQ3  #MITSloanInterview #MBAPrep #InterviewTips #BehavioralInterview #Admissions #GRE #GMAT

It's interview season! First off, congrats if you have made it this far. Now it's time to make this final step count. We have some great advice from our M7 MBA expert, Malvina Miller Complainville: #MBA #M7 #mbainterviewadvice #mbainterview

A student approached me with a bold request: “I need help preparing for my top-choice MBA interview.” I had never coached anyone for this exact challenge before, but I was honest: “I’ll share what I know, and we’ll make it work.” She trusted me because we’d worked together before, and she knew: Solid prep and practice would set her apart. So we focused on 4 key areas: — Researched + prepared standout answers for common questions — Defined her unique value in a concise, compelling way — Crafted stories that showcased her strengths — Practiced strong openings + the nerve-wracking final question She put in the work: — Rotated through questions daily — Counted her practice reps with a stack of pennies — Refined her delivery with every session The big day came, and she nailed it. The interview wasn’t just a formality—it became a fun, engaging conversation. By the end, the interviewer became her advocate. She got the acceptance letter and a life-changing realization: When you prepare with purpose, interviews become opportunities to shine—not hurdles to fear. Comment “prepare” if you’re ready to rewrite your interview story and join my Unlock More High-Paying Interviews workshop, Monday, Dec 2, at 11 am ET.