International applicant (in remote area)
1/20 – Interview waiver
2/1 – Interview invite
2/5 – Interview
Scheduling: I called Admissions to schedule a phone interview. They verified my contact details. Duration: Interviewer clearly said that the duration will be 30 minutes (int) + 10-15 mins (questions). She stuck to it.
Introduction.
- Walk me through your resume
- Explain your job role. Who you manage. Who you report to.
- Short-term / long-term goals.
- What is your most significant accomplishment?
- What do you bring to the team that helps it/ hampers it? (Stumped!)
- How has your leadership approach evolved?
- Biggest strength / weakness.
- Why MBA?
- Why Kellogg?
- What extra-curricular activites will you be part of in Kellogg?
- Anything else you would like to share.
Overall: Flat-toned interview. Very textbook-ish.
Result: Waiting
