In this episode, Erika explains how your social media behavior could affect your MBA candidacy — positively or negatively. She covers what admissions committees might be looking for on your online profiles and platforms that could be problematic, as well as what kinds of social media posts might actually end up strengthening your candidacy. She also explains ... Show More
Feb 25
Paths Less Traveled: Paul Earle, Kellogg MBA, Kellogg Faculty Member and GOODLES Cofounder: B-Schooled episode 280
For years, MBA applicants have asked some version of the same question: "What job will I get after graduation?" It's understandable. Recruiting is a visible and important part of the MBA experience. But after decades working with business school graduates, Stacy Blackman has noti ... Show More
43m 29s
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
May 2025
How to handle each stage of the interview process: ft a dating analogy!
From stressing about repeating yourself, to wondering if the hiring team is comparing notes behind your back, progressing through multiple rounds of interviews can leave you second-guessing what you're supposed to say each time.In this week’s episode, Sarah and Emma answer a list ... Show More
27m 59s
Aug 2025
S19E28: How to Prep for 2nd-Round Case & Fit Interviews
Send a textGetting invited to a second round consulting interview is a huge achievement, but it’s not the finish line. The final round is where the offer is won or lost. In this episode, Jenny Rae shares exactly how to prepare for 2nd-round consulting interviews, including advanc ... Show More
7m 7s
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
Nov 2021
43. The Ultimate Guide to MBA Admissions and the MBA Experience
<p>On today’s episode, we chat with Daniel Valenti, InGenius Prep’s Managing Director and a graduate of the University of Chicago Booth School of Business. Daniel and I discuss the MBA admissions process, and what applicants really need to do to succeed. Daniel breaks down the MB ... Show More
44m 21s