Can you name a class you are excited to take or an educator at Stanford you are excited to learn from?
"I am definitely looking forward to taking the Interpersonal Dynamics elective. I know that it has been the most popular elective for a long time. Despite its reputation, I appreciate what the class has to offer. The ability to observe and navigate from a leadership perspective in real-time group settings is a critical skill in my work. I am constantly looking for new ways to grow in this area and this class is known for its best-in-class approach. A good friend and colleague of mine raved about her experience at Stanford and mentioned the Interpersonal Dynamics class specifically. I would love the opportunity to take it myself.
In terms of educators, I would love the opportunity to learn from Ed Batista. I want to take his 'The Art of Self Coaching' class. I have watched a few of his videos recently and I appreciate his down to Earth approach and opinions on using empathy strategically to help navigate difficult situations."
If you have made it to an interview, you are well aware that Stanford is consistently ranked as one of the best programs in the US. The professors and lecturers at the Stanford Graduate School of Business are key to the success of the program and they are well-known for their ability to offer a world-class educational experience. Your interviewer at Stanford wants to know what excites you about the classes you will take during your enrollment.
One of the things that shocked me the most when I first began working as a career coach is how little time clients were investing in learning about the companies and programs they were interviewing for. As a former analyst, research is natural to me, but it has also proved to be quite valuable to myself and my clients professionally. I find that interviewers genuinely appreciate candidates who can provide detailed responses to questions like these. My clients consistently report that just a few hours invested in going beyond the home page of a website pays off significantly during the interview process.
Spend time learning about the core and elective classes offered at Stanford. Also, take the time to review some of the faculty profiles for the professors and lecturers who teach in the areas you are most excited to grow in while at Stanford. Make a list of the classes you are the most excited about and keep it handy. You can leverage it when answering questions like these, or you can use it to develop a thoughtful question to ask your interviewer.
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