Interview Questions for MBA Boot Camp

From Smith Business School, UMCP

General/Resume Based:

Tell me about yourself.

Why are you obtaining an MBA degree? If you could go back to your old job, how would you think about things differently based on your business school education?

What’s your definition of success? (give an example of an achievement)

What differentiates you from other candidates? Why should I hire you? Why should I not hire you?

What is your philosophy on …..?

Behavioral Questions

Tell me about a time you wish you did something differently and why.

Tell me about some leadership roles you’ve had in the past and what you learned.

Tell me about a time you had to make an important business decision with limited time and information.

Tell me about a time you had to manage a difficult client.

Consulting:

Why are you interested in consulting?

How would you define consulting?

What qualities/skills do you think are required of a successful consultant?

Finance:

Why are you interested in finance?

What is your definition of corporate finance?

What qualities/skills do you think are required of a successful finance person?

Describe a recent M&A transaction you’ve read about. Do you think it was a good transaction?

What stocks do you follow and why?

Marketing:

Why are you interested in marketing?

What is your definition of brand management?

What qualities/skills do you think are required of a successful marketer?

Tell me about a brand you feel is well-positioned and why.

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