[dir=auto]Tell me about yourself.
2. Why do you want to pursue an MBA?
3. Why this college or program?
4. What are your short-term and long-term goals?
- Purpose: The panel assesses your communication skills, confidence, and clarity.
- Tip:
- Provide a structured and concise response.
- Cover your education, work experience (if any), key achievements, and why you want to pursue an MBA.
- End with your career aspirations and how the MBA aligns with them.
- Provide a structured and concise response.
- Example:
“I completed my B.Tech in Computer Science from XYZ University. I have 2 years of experience as a software developer at ABC Company, where I worked on key projects that improved efficiency by 15%. I now wish to enhance my managerial skills to transition into product management. I believe an MBA will provide me with the right tools and exposure to achieve this goal.”
2. Why do you want to pursue an MBA?
- Purpose: Understand your motivation and alignment with career goals.
- Tip:
- Be clear and authentic. Relate it to your short-term and long-term goals.
- Link your previous education/experience and how an MBA will help bridge the gap.
- Be clear and authentic. Relate it to your short-term and long-term goals.
- Example:
“With a background in finance, I realized that I needed leadership and strategic management skills to progress into senior roles. An MBA will help me gain business knowledge, learn industry insights, and expand my professional network to achieve this.”
3. Why this college or program?
- Purpose: Tests your research and interest in their institute.
- Tip:
- Highlight the college's strengths, such as faculty, curriculum, alumni network, or placements.
- Mention unique aspects of the program that align with your goals.
- Highlight the college's strengths, such as faculty, curriculum, alumni network, or placements.
- Example:
“I am particularly drawn to FMS Delhi because of its excellent ROI and the strong alumni base working in leadership roles. The focus on case-based learning and industry interaction aligns perfectly with my goals of excelling in consulting.”
4. What are your short-term and long-term goals?
- Purpose: To evaluate your clarity of thought and ambition.
- Tip:
- Short-term: Goals right after completing the MBA (e.g., roles, industry, companies).
- Long-term: A broader vision of where you see yourself in 5-10 years.
- Short-term: Goals right after completing the MBA (e.g., roles, industry, companies).
- Example:
“In the short term, I aim to work in strategy consulting for firms like BCG or McKinsey. Long-term, I aspire to lead a global consulting practice and contribute to building strategies for organizations.”
