The MBA degree provides candidates with the tools, skills, networks and opportunities to advance their current career or switch their career path in a new direction. For those looking to use the degree to expand their career opportunities, understanding which business school programs provide the greatest access to which careers is critical.
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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Questions asked:
1.) Walk me through your resume.
2.) Why MBA?
3.) Short term/ long term goals?
4.) Why Tuck?
5.) How would you contribute at Tuck?
6.) What is a challenge you’d foresee coming to Tuck?
7.) Out of Tuck’s criteria, which one resonates with you the most? (smart, accomplished, aware // note that interviewer did not list out the options, candidate is expected to know them)
Overall, the interviewer was really nice and personable and had similar background/ goals as me (think Tuck did this on purpose) so the conversation flowed naturally.
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