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The University of Chicago Booth School of Business
Juan & Javier (00:32:00)
Interviewee JuanJuan received his law degree from Universidad Pontificia Comillas de Madrid. He practiced law at one of Spain’s top law firms, specializing in tax law and advisory for clients. At Chicago Booth, Juan is focusing on a career in investment banking.
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Interviewer JavierJavier holds an MS degree in Industrial Engineering from the Universidad del Pais Vasco. He worked in internal audit and consulting at a large Spanish bank, before taking a management consulting role at a global consulting firm. Javier's MBA career focus is investment banking.
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About The InterviewJuan is a Spanish applicant being interviewed by Javier, a Chicago Booth alum who is also from Spain. The interview is blind, so Javier has only had the opportunity to review Juan’s resume.
StrengthsJuan showed understanding of why he wanted to get an MBA and why he wanted to attend Chicago Booth. He effectively explained how his background relates to getting an MBA. In addition, Juan cited several examples of professional skills he acquired and his international experience, both of which make him an attractive applicant.WeaknessesJuan could have been a bit more relaxed initially in the interview. He could have talked more about specific professors at Booth and the method of teaching that Chicago is known for. In addition, Juan could have mentioned recent news about the school, including its well-publicized name change.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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