Oxford Said MBA reviews its applications very carefully considering whether the candidates are satisfying all their requirements and someone with the potential to achieve their MBA goals. Oxford interview is conducted only for candidates with invites. The school also allows seeing the school and meeting some current students who can attend the interview on campus. Oxford Said MBA also offers interviews at key locations in respective countries with candidates shortlisted. However, if the shortlisted candidates attend the interview in person, applicants can be arranged for a Skype interview which will not affect the admission committee’s final decision.
The interview will be one is one session with a senior member of recruitment/admission team, faculty or industry advisor who have been working closely with career development team.
Oxford University interview success story of Deepak.
I work as a Business Analyst in a multi-national company. Outside my job, I am part of many extracurricular activities. I work closely with NGOs for homeless people and teaching underprivileged students.
Preparing MBA application was quite daunting and time consuming. Once I prepared the outline, I took feedback from many people to understand how my answers are received. I carefully considered feedback and revised my drafts continually. As I was looking for 1-year program, I had shortlisted schools like Oxford, RSM and ESADE. I did intense survey on LinkedIn to gather information about alumni – Where they are working? Which function? Which country? Meanwhile, I was also shortlisting on some expertise to guide me on my interview. I had spoke to many consulting firms, but I like the approach made by General Education.
The mock’s interview was helpful to practice control on nerves, check how answers are received, and gauge confidence. Anirvan’s suggestions after mock interview informed me about what I need to improve and what was lacking. After my second and final mock interview with Alumni (Anirvan), I felt more confident and relaxed.
Oxford’s Said MBA interview was calm and very conversational. The interviewer, who was a senior faculty manager, was thorough with my application. From his initial questions, it looked like he was interested to know more about my job and my interest in the healthcare sector.
First question was about my job. Here I talked about primary duties as well as my initiatives and involvement in organizational work.
Second question was about my post-MBA employment plans.
Throughout interview, I was sensing positive reception of my answers. In the end she asked how I would add value to the class. Here I mentioned about my social initiatives and experience in healthcare and passion to solve problems.
And finally, I got results was on mail after 3 weeks of my interview.
I like to thank General Education and Team for their support and dedication towards my interview preparation and being part of my admission journey to Oxford.
Some of the frequently asked question at Oxford University:
- Why did you select Oxford?
- Tell me something about yourself
- What are your career goals and why did you decide to pursue a MBA?
- What challenges do woman face in the corporate world?
- Tell me about a situation where you faced a challenging situation as a leader. How do you deal with people of different natures like an extremely introvert or an extremely extrovert person?
- You have half a day and a magic wand that can take you anywhere on earth. Where would you go and what would you do if that thing you do is not related to family or business?
- Which other schools did you apply to and why?
- Have you heard back from the other schools? What were the results?
- What are your major responsibilities at work?
- What is the difference between a leader and a manager? Are you a leader or a manager?
- In your current job what are the areas where you think you have room for improvement?
- Why should we accept you into Oxford? Give me 3 reasons?
- If you don’t a job after MBA what is your back up plan?
- How do you deal with cultural differences in people?
- Any questions for us?
Best of luck!