Interviewee RyanRyan earned a BS in Business Administration and a BA in Sociology from the University of California, Berkeley. He spent 3 years in corporate banking and 2 years at a boutique consulting firm. At the Kellogg School of Management, Ryan is focusing on marketing.
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Interviewer VictoriaVictoria graduated from Tufts University with a BA in Political Science. Before attending the Kellogg School of Management, she worked in the fields of political campaign strategy and international development. Her MBA career focus is organizational consulting.
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About The InterviewThis admissions interview features Ryan, a U.S. applicant, being interviewed by Victoria, a second-year student at Kellogg. The interview is blind, and Victoria has only had the chance to read Ryan’s resume prior to the interview.
StrengthsRyan did a good job structuring his answers. He kept them fairly concise. He gave the interviewer an understanding of him as a person, both inside and outside of work. He showed passion and enthusiasm, as well as demonstrating a lot of knowledge about Kellogg through specific initiatives.WeaknessesRyan could have balanced the use of the words “we” and “I” to highlight both his individual and team accomplishments. He could have showcased a more well-rounded skill set through different types of examples.What's Next?You've seen dozens of interviews on this website. You've paid close attention to what makes or breaks a successful admissions interview. Now it's time to practice what you've learned in a mock interview of your own. ZoomInterviews' partner Accepted.com is now offering 10% of our mock interview package to ZoomInterviews users. Don't miss this opportunity to work one-on-one with an experienced admissions expert who will guide you to interview success through a comprehensive mock interview. Enter coupon code ZM10 and save! |
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