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Preparing for EMBA interview

by hbMailingList » Tue Jun 23, 2009 8:06 am
What's the best way to prepare for an EMBA interview.

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Re: Preparing for EMBA interview

by Linda Abraham » Tue Jun 23, 2009 10:11 pm
hbMailingList wrote:What's the best way to prepare for an EMBA interview.

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by Paxton Helms - Kaplan » Sun Jun 28, 2009 5:20 am
I agree with the recommendations above but would add a few thoughts, as well.

- Strive to keep the tone and "rhythm" of the interview conversational. There is not worse than a "question - answer. question - answer. question - answer." feel to an interview. Break the pattern by asking for clarification, asking questions during the interview that are relevant to what you are talking about, asking if your answer answered the question, etc.

Bear in mind that your interviewer may or may not have much experience so you should be prepared to pick up the conversational slack.

- Do not expect a "hostile" interview. Some post-MBA job interviews are deliberately hostile to test your personality, resilience, etc. This won't be like that. There will be tough questions and questions for which you need to have answers; but, it will not be antagonistic or nasty. Sometimes, knowing this helps an interviewee be more relaxed and helps narrow down the range of possible questions for which to be prepared.

- You simply MUST have details about the school and the program. Vague responses to why this program are damaging and very hard to recover from.

- Similarly, you have GOT to have your story straight about why business school and what you want to do afterward. Be SPECIFIC and be PERSUASIVE.

Does this help? Let me know how the interview goes!

Paxton
Keep me in the loop about your thinking and let me know if you have any more questions.

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by jenny2765 » Tue Oct 30, 2012 12:41 am
Looking the part is important. Arrive at the interview early to give yourself time to relax, take a glass of water, straighten your tie, or apply a final coat of lipstick! Your professional appearance is important.

1. It may sound obvious but make sure your suit fits you perfectly and is tailored specifically to your individual body shape.

2. Spice it up. Business doesn't have to be boring, so don't just stick with black or grey. Have an array of colours and fabrics in your wardrobe to make your day more colourful.

3. As the saying goes, 'you get what you pay for'. Women often buy a large quantity of cheap alternatives that they don't wear, or that don't last, instead of paying for quality investment items. Look for suits that are made from fine fabrics and are made-to-measure - you want to wear your clothes with pride.

4. When making a first impression, you are what you wear. Are you really going to be taken seriously in the boardroom in leather trousers?

5. Dress to impress at all times in business. It is far better to be formally dressed for a casual meeting than underdressed for an important one.
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