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My Video Interview sneak peak for seeking admission to the MISM program at Heinz College, CMU

Interviews for Top Jobs at Carnegie Mellon University

Graduate Student Interview

Application

I applied online. The process took 3 months. I interviewed at Carnegie Mellon University (Wuhan, Hubei) in Feb 2015

Interview

It’s a video interview, ask me to film a three-minute video to show what I’m good at and talk more about myself, including academic, hobby, volunteer activity and other outstanding skills. But it’s more like a introduction instead of one to one question and answer interview, it’s just let students to show their strength so that school could get a better understand of this potential candidate.

Interview Questions

  • Tell me about yourself.

Graduate Student Interview

Application

I applied online. The process took 3 months. I interviewed at Carnegie Mellon University

Interview

Hiring process really depends on the department. For mechanical engineering, you need to submit online application, well, just like all other jobs, then if a professor is interested in you, he/she will call/email you, if you are in US, you will get an invitation for campus visit, then if the professor still likes you, they will make you an offer

Interview Questions

  • Just the regular stuff, whether or not you know some field in their research and whether you are interested in becoming part of the group, etc.

Note: After you begin the video interview, you will not be able to pause, cancel, or re-record any of your answers. Please keep this in mind as you decide when and where to complete your video interview to minimize the chance that you are interrupted by a roommate, family member, pet or anyone else while recording your video response.

As in a real, professional job interview, we do not share interview questions with you before the actual interview. If you would like to prepare for your interview, you may wish to search the internet for advice on preparing for a job interview and/or professional graduate school interview in the United States.

CMU Tepper MBA Frequently Asked Interview Questions

  • Tell me something about yourself?
  • Walk me through your resume?
  • Why MBA? Why CMU Tepper school?
  • Why MBA now or Why MBA at this stage of your career?
  • What is your short & long term goals?
  • What is your Plan B if consulting/Investment banking does not happen?
  • What are your key strengths? Can you give some examples please?
  • What is your biggest weakness ? Can you give some examples please?
  • How can you add value to the Class?
  • Why should we take you?
  • One reason that we should not select you?
  • Interests and Hobbies – Be prepared!.. questions as basic as “Why do you do poetry (or any other activity” may be asked.
  • Some Situational & Behavioral Question
    • What would you describe are your greatest achievement to date?
    • Give me an example of a time you faced a conflict while working on a team. How did you handle that?
    • Give me an example of a time when you did not meet a client’s expectation. What happened, and how did you attempt to rectify the situation?
  • Case questions are fairly common in MBA interview especially for consulting aspirants. Below are a few sample for to practice for:
    • How many Golf balls can fit in a Boeing 747?
    • What’s the global market size for smartphones?
  • Do you have any Question for us?
  • Want to discuss your goals?

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    FAQ

    Does CMU require video essay?

    Optional Video Essay: You will be given the option in your application to provide a link to a video essay. Video essays are optional but strongly recommended, especially individuals unable to visit campus prior to the application deadline or those who are non-native English speakers.

    Is there an interview for CMU?

    Our Application Process

    On-campus sessions are not evaluative, but rather are counseling sessions to help students align their interests with our programs. We do not offer alumni interviews in advance of admission decisions and have refocused alumni efforts to connect with admitted candidates instead.

    Is ielts accepted in CMU?

    IELTS. We require at least a 7.5 overall band score on either the paper-based or computer-delivered Academic Examination and give consideration to those with subscores of 7.5 and above.

    Does Case Western do interviews?

    Interviews are optional for admission to Case Western Reserve, but many students choose to interview as an opportunity to present themselves and their credentials in a one-on-one environment.

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