The Rotman MBA interview is a crucial step in the admission process, designed to assess your potential, leadership qualities, career accomplishments, teamwork abilities, communication skills, and overall fit for the program. Prepare to discuss your professional journey, how you’ve overcome challenges, your leadership style, and your motivations for pursuing the MBA program at Rotman.
What to Expect:
- Interviewers: Admission committee members
- Format: Typically conducted online or Campus for Domestic applicants
- Duration: Approximately 20-30 minutes
- Key Evaluation Areas:
- Motivation and Goals
- Experience and Skills
- Fit and Contribution to the Rotman Community
- Personal Qualities
Frequently Asked Rotman MBA Interview Questions:
- Walk me through your resume
- Why do you want to do an MBA now?
- Why Rotman?
- What are your short-term and long-term career goals?
- Describe a professional accomplishment for you
- Describe a professional failure and the lessons you took away from it
- Tell me about an experience when you led a team
- How do you deal with conflict?
- Explain your present job profile
- Tell about an activity you enjoy
- What would you like to tell your future classmates?
- What are your personal values?
- What valuable life lessons have you learned?
- What other schools have you applied to?
- How would you add value to the class?
Rotman Interview Experiences:
Here are some real-world Rotman interview experiences to give you further insights:
Rotman Interview Experience 1:
I had my interview on Skype with someone from the admissions team. It was really relaxed, and they were super friendly. Honestly, it didn’t feel stressful at all – maybe because Marie was interviewing me! My advice? Just be ready for common interview questions and know your application inside and out. You want to show them a clear and complete picture of who you are, leaving nothing out. Good luck with your interview
Interviewer: Adcom Member
Few Questions asked are listed below:
- Introduce yourself.
- Why do you want to do your MBA now?
- What is your post MBA goal? What is your plan B if you cannot achieve this goal?
- What motivates you to stay far away from your family and apply to Rotman?
- Tell me about an experience when you led a team.
- What type of leader will your teammate think of you?
- How do you deal with conflict?
Rotman Interview Experience 2:
The Rotman interview felt more like a casual chat. Expect typical questions like why an MBA, why Rotman, and your career plans. Be ready to describe your job and share what you enjoy and your proudest achievements. The interviewer was a staff member, not faculty or students, and it seemed partly to gauge English skills. It’s like a job interview, so be prepared to ask questions, but avoid being negative – I made that mistake by comparing Rotman’s alumni network unfavorably.
Interviewer: Marie
Few Questions asked are listed below:
- Explain your present job profile
- Tell me about an incident where you managed a tough subordinate or a teammate
- Tell me about an incident where you creatively resolved a problem
- What are your weaknesses?
By preparing thoroughly and understanding what to expect, you can confidently navigate your Rotman MBA interview and increase your chances of admission. Good luck!