Walk me through your professional background and the roles you have held.
"I started my career as a graphic designer. I worked for XYZ company and developed marketing materials for their website and app. I then moved into a senior graphic designer role with a large marketing firm and developed creative material for several Fortune 500 clients. I am currently a creative director and drive the creative strategy for several major accounts. I manage a team of 27 design and marketing professionals.
I also own my own company. I work with non-profits and other local companies to develop creative content. I am seeking my MBA because I feel I will gain the business acumen and leadership skills necessary to thrive in my current role and as a business owner."
There is no hidden agenda behind this question. It is exactly as it seems. Your interviewer wants a walkthrough of the positions you have held and the kinds of roles you take on within your teams.
Keep your answer short, and let your interviewer ask follow-up questions if necessary. Your time is short, and you don't want to waste a lot of time walking through the information that is easily obtained by reading your resume.
It is acceptable to combine several roles into a summary response if you are on the Executive MBA path. You have at least 14 years of experience if you are interviewing for a spot in that program, and walking your interviewer through every role may take more time than necessary.
