Interview Tips
- Michael Page: Job Interview TipsTips on everything from how to handle nerves to spotting a good manager.
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What do I need to know for an interview?
Interviewing at the MBA level requires a deeper level of preparation than you've probably experienced before. In addition to the Top Ten Interview Tips from the CMC Library, below is a checklist to help you along the way. Be sure to check out Additional Recruiter Feedback at the bottom of the page!
Librarian Tip: Pressed for time? See our advice for getting up to speed fast for a last-minute interview.
- Company Industry Checklist Download Company Checklist: What is the mission? How does the company make money? What are their major products and services? Who are their top competitors? Why aren't you interviewing with them? What news have you read about the company? Can you explain why you want to work at that specific company? It should be an answer you can't give in another interview at a different company. Can you formulate a thoughtful question aside from "What is the culture like?" Have you found a SWOT? What skills are you bringing to address their challenges? Industry Checklist: What are the industry drivers? What are the current trends in the industry? What are the biggest challenges facing the industry? What does the competitive landscape look like? Additional Recruiter Tips: Read the website Show passion for the space Know how the industry operates Read blogs and trade publications Have opinions on the news Read social media channels (even their LinkedIn page)
Need help walking through the resources?
- Interview Prep HandoutCovers databases and other library resources to help conduct company and industry research in advance of interviews.
Additional Recruiter Tips
- Read the website
- Show passion for the space
- Know how the industry operates
- Read blogs and trade publications
- Have opinions on the news
- Read the company's social media channels - even their LinkedIn page!
Vault - Networking/Interview Resources
- Vault Interview Guides
Select "Interviewing" from the dropdown menu to view guides. Includes the Guide to Behavioral Interviews, Guide to Case Interviews, and more. Register for an account with your Kellogg email address to access.