Business schools use interviews as a vetting method to determine whether you are the right fit for the programme. Being invited to a business interview is a great opportunity for you to shine and show your worthiness for business school.  The period before going to business interview is a bit harrowing. So to reduce your stress, we have listed a few things you should do before going to business interview; by doing these things, you’ll be able to walk into the business interview confidently.

Do extensive research

Not all business interviews are equal. Each business interview process is different and unique. Before going to business interview, it is important to know everything about the business school as it becomes easy to know what qualities the school is looking for and you can prepare accordingly. So, do your research on the business school, its programme, alumni, culture and values. See if you are the right fit, the culture and values of the school align with yours and can you settle in to the atmosphere and the community the school possesses. You can know about all these by going through the website of the business school or visiting the business school and connecting with the current students, faculty and alumni.

Know your Application well and thoroughly

Review the application you have submitted and pay attention to every detail. You should be well aware of what is there on your admission essay and CV inside out as business interviewers ask questions based on the information your admission essay and CV carries.

Preparation and Practice is the key

The key to success in the business interview is Preparation. Prepare yourself to give confident, informative, truthful, succinct and natural answers. Make a list of your key selling points related to your contributions, strengths, career goals, skills, etc. and prepare each of those points with behavioral examples that convey the point easily and quickly.  Rehearse with friends and family for the interview, videotape your interview or practice in front of the mirror, all this will boost your confidence and improve your presentation and delivery. Practicing over and over will reduce your anxiety and make you confident and polished.

Prepare these basic questions:

1. Why this business school?
2. Why you’re interested in MBA?
3. How this course of study relates to your career goal?
4. What you expect to learn from MBA?
5. Why do you think you are the right fit for this business school?
6. What will you add to the program?
7. Tell about yourself?
8. Describe an instance where you demonstrated leadership/teamwork?

Stay informed

Before going to business interview, get updated with the latest and current events and happenings in your field and the world- economic, political and social developments. Business schools look for candidates who possess insightful views on the latest events and trends. You can stay informed by reading business news, magazines and publications like The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, TIME or The Economist every day before going to business interview.

Organize your documents

Prepare copies of important documents like academic transcripts, CV, etc. Include a pen and notebook too. inter

Stay Calm

Staying calm before going to a business interview helps you to stay focused which in turn help to respond to questions easily and appropriately.

There is no mantra for succeeding in business interview. Just be yourself and be confident!

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