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ISB interview questions: What you need to know while preparing

The interesting thing about ISB interview questions is that they are not very different from what you might come across MBA interviews from any other top business school. Here’s a list of some common but tricky MBA interview questions with answer tips. But there are a few things that make them unique. Here’s what you … Read more

Kira Talent Assessment: Complete guide with practice interview questions

Applying to multiple MBA programs may feel like preparing to run a marathon – requiring loads of dedication, resilience and thorough preparation. In addition to the required MBA application components, some of the business schools have an additional video requirement using the Kira Talent Platform – which has become another crucial part of the application … Read more

Tell me about yourself: How to best answer this common interview question

The very first interview question is often the most predictable. And yet, you’ll see most interviewees panicking. Their mind goes blank. Or the other common approach is to start rambling, and sharing details that have no real relevance. As an admissions consultant and career counsellor, I’ve helped thousands of candidates narrate their life stories in … Read more

How to answer brain teasers in interviews for Consulting & Investment Banking jobs

If you thought that interviewers at management consulting and investment banking (IB) interviews use brainteasers to put candidates at ease and bring in some light-hearted moments, you will be scratching your head after reading this: these mindbenders have a larger purpose. Although brainteasers may not be such a key part of interviews as technical and … Read more

Case interview sample question and answer tips – Mergers & Acquisitions

Our article on how to prepare for case interviews got a very positive response. So we thought it would be helpful to have a follow-up post covering case interview sample questions with answer tips (How to answer brain teasers in interviews for Consulting and Investment Banking jobs and Job interview tips for international MBA students).

How to prepare for case interviews

Case interviews are an important part of the recruitment process for hiring management consultants. Management consultancies, including the Big 3 — McKinsey, BCG, and Bain (MBB in short) — conduct case interviews that challenge even candidates with impeccable academic records. Investment banks and other industries use case interviews to select professionals with strategic business thinking … Read more

My IMD assessment day experience with case-study, role-play and interview questions

We’ve said this earlier and we’ll say it again. We love how IMD Switzerland has designed their selection process to test MBA applicants on their communication skills, analytical ability and leadership potential. The admission team uses the regular tools of the trade (GMAT, essays et al) and then adds their own unique flavour to the … Read more

MBA and job interview dress code for males and females

Your interpretation of power dressing for an important interview may backfire if you depend solely on your basic instincts. Overdoing it or taking it back to the stone age may end up exposing more than you bargained for – your lack of dressing etiquette for starters. For international students, knowing what to wear for MBA … Read more