In this week's episode of the mbaMission podcast we're discussing common MBA interview pitfalls. Where do MBA interviews tend to go wrong, and why? And -- just as importantly -- what are the hallmarks of great business school interviews? This week Harold Simansky and Jeremy Shinewald are joined by mbaMission Executive Director Devi Vallabhaneni. Devi is an alum of Harvard Business School and spent years interviewing HBS applicants as a member of the admissions board. As mbaMission's Interviewer in Residence, she conducts hundreds of interview simulations for HBS applicants every year. Devi discusses the importance of nailing your goals, how to prepare for MBA interviews, why an applicant's attitude is critical, and the risk of virtue signaling. Today's episode is a must-listen for anyone preparing for MBA interviews, whether those interviews are just around the corner or a few months away.
00:00 Welcome to the mbaMission podcast
02:09 Problems with your post-MBA goals
04:58 Virtue signaling
10:21 When goals lack ambition
16:51 The importance of a strong sense of self
25:14 Do not memorize answers!
27:35 Open-mindedness about the MBA application journey
36:54 How to discuss your experiences
40:31 Negativity vs. healthy skepticism

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