Package Description:

This package is designed to help candidates confidently and effectively prepare for their Columbia Business School (CBS) interview. The services and resources offered are tailored to the specific interview format and expectations of CBS, ensuring you present your best self. Below is a breakdown of what the package includes: 1. Initial Strategy Session (60 minutes) - Objective: Understand your background, key experiences, and goals. -- Activities: Detailed discussion of your CBS application, focusing on resume highlights, essay themes, and key accomplishments; Identification of strengths, potential gaps, and areas to emphasize during the interview; Guidance on aligning your answers with CBS's core values: leadership, innovation, and collaboration; Discussion of CBS's unique aspects (e.g., NYC location, culture, cluster system, and opportunities), so you can articulate a genuine “Why CBS?” answer. 2. Personalized CBS Interview Guide - Objective: Provide a comprehensive, tailored resource for self-guided preparation. -- Includes: Common CBS interview questions categorized by topic (behavioral, school-specific, career goals); Sample responses to guide structure, tone, and content; Strategies for highlighting your unique value proposition; Insights on what CBS interviewers (often alumni) typically look for in a candidate; Dos and Don’ts specific to CBS interviews. 3. Mock Interview with Feedback (75 minutes) - Objective: Simulate the CBS interview experience and refine your responses. -- Activities: Conduct a full-length, mock CBS interview based on frequently asked questions and themes specific to CBS; Behavioral questions (e.g., leadership, teamwork, challenges); School-specific questions (e.g., “Why CBS?”, “How will you contribute to the CBS community?”, “Why now for an MBA?”); Career-focused questions (e.g., post-MBA goals, industry transition). --- Real-time feedback on: Content of your responses (depth, clarity, and impact); Delivery (tone, body language, and pacing); Discussion of alternative ways to frame or expand on answers to enhance their relevance and impact. 4. Focused Behavioral Interview Coaching (60 minutes) - Objective: Strengthen STAR (Situation, Task, Action, Result) responses. -- Activities: Selection and refinement of your top 3-5 behavioral stories that align with CBS’s values and your narrative; Coaching on how to make your stories concise, impactful, and aligned with MBA-level leadership expectations; Practice adapting stories for different question variations. 5. Post-Mock Interview Feedback and Follow-Up (30 minutes) - Objective: Ensure readiness with fine-tuned responses and address any lingering questions. -- Activities: Final round of tailored feedback on improvements post-mock; Clarification on nuanced questions (e.g., handling tough follow-ups, pivoting during questions); Tips on managing nerves and leaving a strong final impression. 6. Additional Resources Access to: - A curated list of CBS alumni interview experiences to familiarize yourself with the range of questions. - Communication tips for virtual interviews (if applicable). - Guidance on how to subtly incorporate CBS’s brand and culture into answers. - Networking tips for follow-up emails to interviewers. This package ensures you feel fully prepared and confident to convey your unique story while aligning it with CBS’s expectations. You will leave with polished responses, a strong narrative, and the skills to handle any question or scenario that may arise during the interview.