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I was interviewed by an alum - I am unsure of how Ross pairs up interviewers / interviewees, but I was luckily matched with somebody from my industry and location (leading to seamless conversation starters).
INSEAD R1/ 2 interviews, both with Alumni
Location: Virtual and in-person
Type of interview: both Alumni, mix of application-based and resume-based
Questions asked:
Why MBA and Why INSEAD?
Tell me a time you worked with someone from a different background/culture from you.
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Interview was very conversational and lasted 30-minutes on the dot: 5 minutes for intros, 25 minutes for behavioral interview questions, and 5 minutes for me to ask questions. I was asked the following questions:
-Walk through resume.
-Why MBA? Why now?
-Why McDonough?
-Can you provide an example of a time you had a conflict with a manager? How did you go about addressing the conflict?
-Can you provide an example of a time when you worked in a cross-cultural environment? What were some challenges you faced? What did you learn?
-Can you provide an example of a time when you provided constructive feedback to a direct report?
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