What it takes to be a Bocconian?
The key to secure admissions in SDA Bocconi’s International Master in Business at the Asia Center To embark your journey at SDA Bocconi Asia Center, focus on the critical points below to prepare yourself diligently and kickstart your management career. CV “Painting an attractive self-portrait is hard, but that’s the key to crafting an MBA resume. A powerful resume grabs admissions officers’ attention, which may bring applicants closer to an acceptance letter.” Provide examples: MBA applicants should give admissions officers a reason to say “yes” by demonstrating a strong desire backed with purpose on their resume. Demonstrate leadership skills: Portray your leadership skill as it is a necessity on an MBA resume. You’ll further groom your management abilities during your MBA program, but the admissions committee wants to know that the foundation already exists. Describe extracurricular activities: Admission officers lay emphasize on the meaningful impact of the candidate on organization and community and not so much on the number of activities the candidate has participated in. Hence, avoid listing a large number of activities without explaining your accomplishments or admissions committee will suspect that you’re either padding your resume or stretching yourself too thin. Offer specifics: An MBA resume should have a detailed description of one’s accomplishments mentioned in concrete language. Admissions committees like to see action words and results-oriented phrases in a resume, so for every bullet point, try to quantify results in amounts or percentages whenever possible. Highlight soft skills: The best MBA resumes are focused on soft skills which are also called power skills that are essential to business leadership and critical in the workplace. Teamwork skills are worth highlighting. Think of examples of when and how you united people behind a common goal, capitalized on others’ talents and skills, instilled a vision, identified a new problem or prioritized the project’s needs above personal ones. Focus on career advancement: Applicants with significant work experience should focus on positions that are more critical to their professional success. Experts say “When applying to a business school, you’ll need to show the admissions committee a clear path of professional growth. “Hence, one should avoid looking stagnant at the admissions wants to admit students who continually seek to learn and advance their skills and leadership abilities. Keep your resume streamlined. Applicants with significant work experience should focus on positions that were most critical to their professional success. “When applying to a business school, you’ll need to show the admissions committee a clear path of professional growth, ” Avoid looking stagnant, as the admissions team wants to admit students who continually seek to learn and advance their skills and leadership abilities.” Ultimately, a successful MBA resume tells a coherent story and clarifies why business school is the natural next step. Add value to the application: Your resume should add new information but maintain the consistent impression you’ve given throughout the application. It’s the applicant’s job to make sure each part of their application brings out their values. Remove jargon: Eliminate industry jargons from your resume and use terms that an MBA admissions committee can understand and comprehend. Keep it short: An MBA resume should ideally fit on a single page and not exceed two pages. Tell the truth: A big part of an MBA admission officer’s job involves judging applicants’ credibility. It is not wise to inflate credentials on your resume. Just be honest. Become informed before you apply: Conduct in-depth research and know all about the B-school. Bocconi Test Tips for the Bocconi test from Sayli Mhatre, IMB Batch 2020 – 2022 “The Bocconi test is an adaptive test with a pattern similar to that of CAT and NMAT. It is divided into 3 parts; Verbal Reasoning, Numerical Reasoning, and Logical Reasoning. A few tips to ace the Bocconi test: Be thorough with data interpretation and logical reasoning shortcuts which is similar to CAT. Time management is key. Develop a habit of reading and comprehending the questions quickly. Read articles from The Hindu and attempt practice tests. Practice abstract reasoning to identify patterns efficiently. Since the exam is adaptive, focus on accuracy in solving questions to score high. Practice meditation for better concentration.” For more information, watch the video below. Personal Interview An interview is the first time where you can make a lasting impression. Strategize and prepare thoroughly and bring to the table all the skills and experiences you have to become an MBA and what change you will add. Before the interview, you must: Be well-versed with the video interview software- For seamlessly navigating through the software, look at the meeting link shared with you and identify the software that is going to be used for the interview. Update to the latest version and look up all the controls- unmuting, screen sharing, leave call option. Check for any video and audio disturbances. It is recommended that you do a test run to see how you will appear to the interviewer. Place your laptop at an appropriate angle. Stack up a few books under your laptop to adjust the height if required so that you are not ‘ooking down upon’ the interviewer. It is lowkey psychology associated. Turn off notifications on your laptop and keep your phone on silent mode. Log in to your laptop from a ‘Guest Account’ to eliminate all notifications Keep your laptop charged and request your household to limit their wi-fi usage, also, as a back-up, turn on your mobile hotspot to interchange connection in case of any internet disruptions. During the interview: Background and lighting- Declutter your background and opt for natural or artificial lighting that lights up your face. Avoid back-lit backgrounds. Keep essentials handy: notepad, pen, water bottles and any documents. Tactical approach to appear confident and relaxed: “Do’s Your Comfort zone When you’re talking to a screen, it may be more difficult to pick up on social cues or think about your own. Above all, let your personality shine throughout the interview, even if it’s not face-to-face just like how you would do face-to-face Look
Preparing for Your PGPB Interview
Believe it or not, we were once students ourselves. In other words, we are very aware of how demanding the application and admissions process can be. This is one of the reasons we aim to make applying to the PGPB as simple and user-friendly as possible. We also know that the interview can be an especially intimidating part of the process. But — with the right preparation — it doesn’t have to be. Let’s take a closer look at what you can expect during your interview at MISB. About the PGPB Interview Congratulations! If you’re reading this because you’ve been given an interview, you’ve made it past the first cut: Based on the strength of your application, you’ve made the shortlist for acceptance into the PGPB. The interview gives us the chance to get to know you a bit better while extending the same opportunity to you. Depending on where you are located, we offer interviews on our Mumbai campus as well as in different cities throughout India. We also conduct interviews via phone/Skype for candidates who are unable to attend an in-person interview. All interviews are conducted one-on-one by an MISB faculty member or member of the MISB management team. If you haven’t already provided a CV, original transcripts, essay questions, and proof of ID with your application, please bring these materials to the interview. What to Expect During the PGPB Interview Interviews help us identify candidates with the potential to succeed in our rigourous program while also making a unique contribution to the PGPB community. These are four primary areas of consideration, which include the following: Academic Background Your academic background offers us valuable insight into how likely you are to succeed in our program and as a future business leader. Please note that there are no minimum score requirements for admission to the PGPB. Instead, we holistically consider your educational foundation, grades, and test scores for a big picture snapshot. For example, if you have excellent grades and a strong transcript but less-than-ideal standardized test scores, you are still a strong candidate. Candidate Personality While glimmers of personality may show through on your application, the interview gives us the opportunity to get an authentic sense of who you are as a person. Why does your personality matter? Because it not only impacts your fit within the PGPB, but also your career potential. We encourage you to be yourself! Relational Abilities Soft skills are increasingly vital in today’s collaborative world. Your relationship skills indicate how you’ll interact with others — both during your time in the PGPB and the contemporary workplace. We’re looking for the next generation of business leaders, and effective relational abilities are an important component. Verbal and Communication Skills Success in the business world is much more than a numbers game. The ability to express yourself in words plays a significant role in shaping your business and personal interactions. Strong verbal skills also demonstrate other key characteristics, such as confidence and critical thinking. In closing, we’re delighted to offer these final words of advice: Rather than thinking of the interview as a chore or obligation, think of it as an opportunity to show us what you’ve got. And remember — we’re rooting for you!