Interviewee KarlKarl earned both his BS and MS in Mechanical Engineering and Materials Science from Duke University. He spent 10 years in the U.S. Navy, serving as both an FA-18 pilot and later Chief Instructor Pilot and Department Head. At Harvard Business School, Karl is focusing on a career in management consulting.
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Interviewer IngridIngrid is earning her MBA at Harvard Business School. Prior to attending Harvard, Ingrid was an Analyst at BCG.
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About The InterviewKarl is a U.S. applicant who is being interviewed by Ingrid, who is playing the role of a Harvard Business School Admissions Officer. Ingrid has thoroughly reviewed Karl’s application prior to the interview.
StrengthsKarl really showed his personality during the interview. He was able to bring up concrete examples that were not in his application, giving a more complete picture of his candidacy. Karl was able to tie his answers back to the questions that were asked so that they were relevant.WeaknessesKarl’s answers may have rambled a bit because of his nervousness. He could have kept the answers shorter and more concise. A couple of times he was caught off guard by certain questions, although he managed to keep his composure and provide an answer.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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