MBA in MBA (One-Year)

Interview Sample Questions : 1) Can you walk me through your resume? / Tell me about yourself. (Expect follow-up questions based on resume content, like why did you choose to work at your current firm? Why did you choose your major?) 2) Could you describe what you do outside of work? 3) What are your short-term career goals? Long term? 4) What is your plan B in case you’re not able to achieve your goals? 5) Why do you want to do an MBA? 6) Why now? Why LBS? 7) Where else did you apply, and how will you decide where to attend if you get into multiple schools? 8) How will you contribute to LBS? 9) What do you plan to get involved in outside of class? 10) How would you contribute to our emphasis on diversity, equity, and inclusion? 11) Please give me an example of an experience you have had working with people from different cultures. 12) What barriers can cultural differences present to groups trying to work together? In your opinion, what is the best way to resolve this challenge? 13) How do you think recent trade wars or economic tensions between major countries will impact global businesses, and what would your strategy be to navigate these changes? 14) What are the potential risks and rewards of widespread AI adoption in global businesses? How would you manage these as a leader? 15) How would you define your leadership style? Can you give me an example? 16) Describe a situation where you led a project. What were your strengths and weaknesses? 17) What characteristics should a successful business leader have? 18) Tell me about a time you resolved conflict as a leader. 19) Tell me about a time you led through change or uncertainty. 20) Imagine that some people in your study group are not contributing enough. What would you do next? How would you handle it? 21) What role do you typically take within a team? 22) Tell me about a time you worked on a team that didn’t get along. 23) Tell me about a time when you worked with diversity and inclusion. 24) Tell me about a time you didn’t get along with your boss or teammate. How did you handle the situation? 25) Describe a situation where you initiated changes. How did you go about this? 26) Describe a situation where you moved to a new environment and how you handled it. 27) When was the last time you took a risk? 28) How would your colleagues describe you? 29) What is the toughest decision you have made in your life? 30) What are your strengths? Weaknesses? 31) What is your most significant achievement? 32) Tell me about a time when you failed at something important. 33) How did you handle it, and what did you learn from the experience?

Your one-page CV is uploaded as part of the online application form. Please give reasons for significant gaps in employment history on a separate sheet.

A transcript of grades from each university you have attended (if you are made an offer). Transcripts also require a certified translation into English.

Essays are a vital part of your application and we recommend that you spend a significant amount of time in their preparation. The questions for our MBA programmes are: Essay 1) What are your post-MBA goals and how will your prior experience and the London Business School programme contribute towards these? (500 words)

You need to ask someone to act as your referee, this person could be either of the following: your current employer (if you don't want to ask your employer to be a referee, a colleague is acceptable) someone else who knows you well in a work context, for example a former employer or long-standing client. Current Employer Form Filling Questions : 1) Tell us about your responsibilities. Describe your day-to-day role, details of any clients you work with/for, the level/title of the person you report to, the size of budget for which you are directly responsible and the number of people in your team. (400 words max) 2) (Optional) If you are currently not working, or if you plan to leave your current employer more than three months before the programme starts, please explain your activities between leaving your last role and the start of the programme (max 300 words). LOR Questions : Please answer the following questions regarding the applicant, making sure to save your work regularly. As a guideline for completing the reference form you should aim to write no more than 500 words per question. Please note that 500 words is the maximum amount and not a requirement. 1) How do you know the applicant? How long have you known them for? 2) What would you say are the applicant's key strengths and talents? 3) What would you say are the applicant's key weaknesses or areas for improvement? 4) How do the applicant's performance, potential and personal qualities compare to those of other individuals in similar roles? 5) What do you think this person might be doing in ten years' time? Why?

a) Please tell us your most significant international experiences to date. (100 words max) b) Tell us about your main interests and activities in your free time. (300 words max)* c) Have you attended an event on or off campus, or online where you met with representatives from the school? If yes, please tell us when, where and who you met (100 words max). d) We encourage applicants to take into consideration the impact of study on family and friends. Who have you discussed your plans with and what was the response? (300 words max) e) If you know any London Business School Alumni or Students, please give their names, graduating class and tell us how you know them. (300 words max)

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