Northwestern University Kellogg MBA Interview Questions
Go Back1. Describe your most notable professional accomplishment.
2. What was the biggest change you have had to deal with in your career?
3. What questions can I answer for you?
4. Describe a time you motivated yourself to complete an assignment or task that you did not feel like doing.
5. Tell me about a time you experienced failure in a professional setting.
6. What is your greatest professional strength?
7. Where do you want to be professionally in five years?
8. Where would you like to see your career go long-term?
9. Rate your listening skills from 1-10. What would your coworkers say about your listening skills?
10. How would you rate your communication and presentation skills?
11. Describe a significant business challenge faced by your industry.
12. How do you handle conflict within a team setting?
13. Describe a time you experienced conflict with a client.
14. Describe a time you did not agree with your manager.
15. What value do you believe you will receive through participation in the Kellogg MBA program?
16. Why have you decided to pursue an MBA at this particular time?
17. Describe an area you would specifically like to improve if you are selected for the program.
18. What specifically attracted you to the Kellogg MBA program?
19. Walk me through your professional background and the roles you have held.
20. What lessons did you learn in college that you plan to apply to your MBA experience?
21. What qualities do you feel an excellent leader should possess?
22. Describe a time you mentored someone professionally.
23. How do you build relationships in the workplace?
24. Tell me about a time you offered leadership to a team during a stressful time.
25. How would you describe your leadership style?
26. Describe a process improvement you identified and implemented.
27. What types of team settings do you typically work in?
28. Imagine a team member is experiencing regular performance issues that affect you and your team. What steps would you take to improve the situation?
29. What type of team environment do you thrive in?
30. How would the members of your current teams describe you?