HBS Interview Questions
We’ve had more of our clients report back to us on the latest interview questions in use at Harvard Business School. Here is a sample of some of the questions they’ve seen:-Why do you like doing what you do?
-Why did you take your current position?
-What is your main challenge in your current post? Why?
-Tell me about a recent project at work.
-Where did you learn how to succeed in your current role?
-How do you motivate people to work for you?
-What are your management weaknesses? How will HBS help you with them?
-What challenges might you face at HBS?
-What book have you recently read?
-What motivates you?
-What question do you wished that I had asked?
Deadline Delays for Tsunami
Nearly all of the top MBA programs are offering some deadline flexibility to applicants who have been affected by the terrible events in southern Asia. In most instances, the schools request that applicants contact them directly to obtain permission on a case-by-case basis. Stanford sent an email to applicants offering an extension to January 27th, Chicago also sent out the following email:
—– Original Message —–
From: Ahlm, Kurt
To:
Sent: Tuesday, January 04, 2005 3:32 PM
Subject: Chicago GSB Application Reminder
Dear xxxxxxx,
Thank you for your interest in Chicago GSB. This e-mail is just a reminder that our second round application deadline is this Friday, January 7th (11:59 PM, CST). If you are applying for this round we look forward to receiving your application and would like to wish you the very best in this process. Should you have any last minute questions or concerns about your application please contact the admission office at (773) 702-7369 or by e-mail at admissions@ChicagoGSB.edu
Also, in light of the recent events in Southeast Asia, Chicago GSB will be accepting petitions for deadline extensions. These petitions will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis and will only be granted to those who were unable to complete their applications as a direct result of this past weeks events. If you wish to submit a petition please e-mail your request to the admissions account listed above. We will evaluate these requests in the order which they were received.
Best wishes on your application and please let us know if we can be of further assistance.
Sincerely,
Kurt Ahlm
Kurt Ahlm
Director, Full-Time Admissions
Chicago GSB
We strongly recommend checking in with the schools and asking for an extension before their official deadlines pass.
