Receiving an interview call for MBA admissions is itself a dream come true after going through a lengthy application process for aspirants. Your complete hard work has finally been fruitful with some initial success. Soon when you start preparing for the interview you realize there is a lot you must prepare for. Many questions like what type of questions will be asked? how will the interviewer be? will it be like other job interviews? Are some common question that holds your head.
You might be afraid to face the MBA interview and take it as an ordeal, but we’ll tell you how to face it with confidence and enjoy it as a conversation.
- Well Groomed or not: It is said that “First impression is your last impression” which is why it is necessary to be well-groomed for the interview. Being groomed does not mean you need to wear expensive clothes or get a haircut. It simply means you should look professional. You can wear formal ones with neutral colors. One of the key steps is to check if the B-School has a certain dress code for an interview, as some prefer formals, and some choose semi-formals. Confirm the dress code always to fit in with their culture.
- Proper analysis: Be wellpreparedwith the reason why you want to pursue an MBA degree and do all research work related to the program you wish to get enrolled in. Recruitment experts want you to justify your purpose and your interest in the program. Learning about the business school and the manner in which they operate will help you crack the interview and take you a long way to answer their questions. Just with the right research work you will be able to confidently answer questions like “Why an MBA, or Why this university”.
- Practice: With all the research work by now you will be having a list of MBA interview questions with you and it is time for you to start practicing your delivery. Keep the answers authentic so you don’t sound like you have mug up the responses. The best way to practice is you can take the help of someone who can conduct your mock interviews. This will help you to analyze your skills and the way you perform.
- Communication skills: The interviewer just does not want your right answers to their questions their agenda is to check your communication skills as well. Be confident enough to put forward your strengths and experiences. Confidence, the right information, way of presenting yourself and your work will help you do wonders.
- Portray your original self: Your admissions interview is an opportunity to introduce yourself to faculty so concentrate on your genuine and honest self. Tell about your strengths, your experience, the kind of job you are looking for and how you think an MBA can benefit you. It’s pretty easy to tell if someone’s not genuine. At the interview, the panel will judge if you are the right fit for the institution or not.
- Be Confident: When you are clear at your basics and have a career plan, this will reflect your confident self. Learn to go deep into your educational background and speak easily about current events in your sector or field. You should have a charm of your own, which demonstrates your personality and composure. Body postures are also a factor that is considered in the interview. Changing your position simply because your interviewee disagrees with you may indicate a lack of confidence. Hence you should always put forward your confident self and bravely answer the questions.
When you walk into the interview, let yourself enjoy the opportunity to make your candidacy come alive. You’ve caught their attention, and let your authentic self-shine is the most persuasive way to win them over. After all the hard work you have put in its time for you to relax.
We hope you’ll find the tips helpful in securing a position in the business school you desire. Wishing you luck with all the preparations ahead!
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