Stanford University GSB MBA Interview Questions
Go Back1. How do you measure success in your career?
2. What has been the defining moment of your career up to this point?
3. What questions can I answer for you?
4. Tell me about a time when you went above and beyond what was asked of you professionally.
5. Describe a time when you received feedback about an improvement opportunity at work.
6. Tell me about a time you experienced failure in a professional setting.
7. Describe a time when you demonstrated bold thinking or action professionally.
8. Describe a high-stress project or work situation and how you handled it.
9. Describe a time when you mentored someone professionally.
10. Describe your strategy for managing up.
11. How do you build respect in the workplace?
12. What methods do you use frequently to connect with others professionally?
13. Describe a fear you have that affects you professionally now or will possibly affect you in the future.
14. Describe a time when you experienced a setback in your career.
15. What is your long-term vision professionally?
16. What does it mean to you to leverage cross-cultural intelligence?
17. How do you approach conflict in a team setting?
18. Can you name a class you are excited to take or an educator at Stanford you are excited to learn from?
19. How would you describe your work ethic?
20. There are several fantastic MBA programs to choose from. Why do you want to pursue your MBA here at Stanford?
21. Why have you selected the XYZ program here at Stanford?
22. What attributes contribute the most to your success as a professional?
23. Would others describe you as competitive?
24. What are you passionate about professionally?
25. Describe your experience working in a global setting.
26. What is your biggest professional development opportunity?
27. How would others describe you as a leader?
28. At Stanford GSB we develop leaders who lead from the heart. What does that mean to you?
29. Describe a top business leader you admire.
30. What value can you bring to your potential teammates here at Stanford?