MBA Interview Experience
The interview is the final stage of admission and the most crucial one. It is the place where your skills and interests are examined by the admission experts to determine if you are the right fit for the university. These MBA questions can be a little intimidating, but after the interview, you may feel confident in yourself and your career.
MBA interview preparation guide :
- Entrance exam is the foremost thing which is necessary to get admitted into an MBA program, but the result of the test is the Interview.
- To secure a seat in the desired B-school, we have to undergo a group discussion, Written Ability Test (WAT), and personal interview.
- For final selection, each candidate’s performance in CAT or other MBA entrance exam, group discussion, written ability test, personal interview and academics is taken into account.
MBA Admission:
- Most of the college admission is conducted around May to June, and the classes commence in July-August.
- Candidates can choose institutes all over India.MBA admission is based on entrance exam, group discussion and personal interview.
- If you are planning to seek admission to the IIMs, you need to apply for the CAT 2024 exam, as it is the only gateway to IIMs for PGP/MBA courses.
- Apart from CAT, you can apply for XAT, MAT, SNAP, NMAT, ATMA and CMAT.
MBA personal interview:
Candidates must appear for an interview after clearing the CAT exam, an interview that mainly consists of ;
- group discussion
- personal interview.
The group discussion and personal interview are not defined; they may be given any topic to talk about in group discussion and ask any question for personal discussion.
MBA personal interview questions:
Questions in the personal interview round of institutes are mostly connected to the candidate's academics, internship, and work experience.
Then, secondly, questions arise on hobbies, jobs, projects and areas of interest.
Top Personal Interview MBA questions:
Here are the top questions asked in interview:
1. Tell me something about yourself.
Ans: start your answer with “Thank you for allowing me to introduce myself”.Then answer this question by talking about your experience, background, accomplishments, and reasons behind choosing your major during your undergraduate studies and your career goals.
2. Why do you want to join this business school?
Ans For this question, describe all the reasons why the institution is the right fit for you. Point out the placements, curriculum, and specialisation and explain why you are interested in joining this institute.
3. How would an MBA help you advance in your career?
Ans: You have to answer this by stating why you want to get an MBA, what you are going to do in the future with an MBA for your career, what made you decide on this path, and your long-term objectives.
4. Why should we take you in?
This is a direct question that determines your acceptance into the college. Answer this question wisely by highlighting your achievements, experience and skills developed so far and the benefits they will gain by choosing you.
5. Describe your short-term and long-term goals.
Ans: Answer this question starting with” My short-term goal is to get seated in this Institution for this respective MBA program and my long-term goal is to be in a good position in a reputed company for experience and become an entrepreneur in my future with networking and Business management skills which I have earned in the college”.
6. How would an MBA help you advance in your career?
Ans: This is a crucial question, you have to answer this clearly because it decides why you want an MBA program. You have to answer it by stating how MBA benefits you for your career ideas and your long-term objectives.
7 . What are your strengths and weaknesses?
Ans: you have to answer this question by aligning them with the values that your institution holds. Most business schools expect leadership qualities, so state some examples of your leadership qualities as your strength. Being honest with your weaknesses can be impressive and attractive.
8. What is the difference between a good manager and a good leader?
Ans: Answer this question by narrating that a good manager focuses on executing tasks and meeting daily tasks effectively, while a good leader focuses on a target to reach, and guides them towards an ambitious target to improve the respective company.
9. Who is your role model?
Ans: Answer this question about the people who inspire and motivate you, and you have to show them how truly passionate you are about the industry. You have to mention someone as an example who is presenting innovation in the field.
10. How will you contribute to the campus if we choose you?
Ans: you need to answer this question by describing your professional attitude at work, innovation and creativity mindset, and how this specialisation enables you to innovate in the field.
Conclusion:
Be bold and concise in your answers. Having positive confidence, wearing professional attire, a practical knowledge and mindset can be impressive for an admission interview. Honesty in your answer also draws attention. Don't worry about failure in the interview. Learning makes you a better, more capable person in life.
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