UCL A Anderson Application Insider: Interview Tips
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INTERVIEW TIPS
Interviews are an integral part of the application process. While interviews serve as an opportunity to meet you, learn more about your goals, and potentially, clear up any questions that we may have about your application, they are one of the best ways for you to demonstrate that you have a clear vision for your MBA and how you will enhance our community.
The first step to ensuring that you are prepared for your MBA interview is to understand the interview process. For UCLA Anderson, our interviews are by invitation-only. This means that we first evaluate your application before deciding to extend an interview invitation. The majority of our interviews are conducted by second year student ambassadors. Our student ambassadors are our partners in the admissions process and we value the insight they provide in helping to select the next class of Anderson students.
Here are a few tips to make sure that you make a positive impression during your interview:
- Be professional.Treat the interview as you would an employment interview. Be on time, dress professionally, and make sure that your resume is updated. Remember to treat everyone that you meet with respect.
- Be confident.Don’t forget that you can exhibit confidence through your body language. Sit tall with your shoulders back and remember to maintain good eye contact with your interviewer.
- Remember that the interview is meant to be a conversation. Be prepared to share about yourself, engage in the conversation, and ask thoughtful questions. The interview is also an opportunity to learn from your interviewer.
- Be clear.Be prepared to speak to why you are pursuing an MBA, your goals, and why UCLA Anderson is a good choice for you. Understand how your experience to date can help support your goals and how an MBA can help you fill any gaps or help you further develop. You should also be prepared to speak to how you can contribute to our community.
- Be genuine.Be yourself and enjoy the conversation. The interview is an opportunity for you to showcase your personality, enhance your candidacy, and learn more about UCLA Anderson.
To learn more about our interview or the admissions process in general, we encourage you to review our Requirements and FAQ webpages.
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