Our host Erika is joined once again by former Kellogg admissions director Beth Tidmarsh for a discussion specifically about behavioral MBA interviews (i.e., "Tell me about a time when..." questions). They cover the types of behavioral questions candidates can expect, advice on how to answer those questions, pitfalls to avoid, and more. They also role-play a ... Show More
May 2022
How to answer behavioural interview questions
<p>You’ve landed the interview, you’ve nailed your “tell me about yourself” story, and pulled out your best bits, but HOW do you answer those dreaded “tell me about a time when…” questions?</p><p>In this week’s episode Sarah and Emma talk about how to structure answers to behavio ... Show More
22m 54s
Mar 2025
Can they ask that? How to handle illegal job interview questions
What should you do if an interviewer asks you a question that feels… off? Maybe it’s about your age, marital status, or even your health. In many places, these types of questions are actually illegal - but they still happen more often than you’d think.This week, Sarah and Emma br ... Show More
26m 40s
Sep 2025
The Types of Questions Every Leader Should Ask
Leslie K. John and Alison Wood Brooks, professors at Harvard Business School, say people in business can be more successful by asking more and better questions. They talk through what makes for a great question, whether you’re looking to get information or get someone to like you ... Show More
22m 14s
Jan 2022
Episode 23: Junior Year Questions & Answers
As they begin their college search journey, high school juniors face a mountain of information about the admissions process. Hannah, Mark, and Jill answer some of the questions that are most frequently asked by juniors. They share strategies for learning about schools, maximizing ... Show More
22m 15s