ESSEC MIM Interviews

ESSEC MIM Interviews

The ESSEC MIM Interview is conducted by a three-member panel and is a bit different than other B-schools in the sense, it is a 40-minute long conversation where the interviewee is not really grilled but instead, there is a healthy conversation between the panel and the interviewee.

ESSEC MIM Frequently Asked Interview Questions

ESSEC Interview Questions Are Divided Into 8 Categories.

Profile Based Questions

• Tell me about one of your strengths which was previously a weakness
• Are you great with numbers if you have a spectacular GMAT score?
• Why do you want to leave your family business? /Why do you want to leave your previous job?

Competency Based Questions

• Any specific sector you want to proceed in?
• What is the best way to inspire people?
• Give an example of a “let down” and what did you do to make up for it?

Goal Based Questions

• Why do you want to pursue ‘<‘degree name’>’?
• What are short term and long term goals?
• How will the program help you achieve your career goals?
• Where do you see yourself 5 years down the lane?
• Why do you want to study in <country_name>?
• Which other universities are you applying to? Why?

Guesstimate Questions 

• What is the percentage of output generated with renewable energy sources in Europe?
• How do you measure internationality?

Current Affairs Questions 

• Any recent news or policy in Europe which concerns you?
• Tell me about some Business news that has the potential to disrupt markets.
• What’s your take on the French Presidential Election?

ESSEC MIM Interview Questions – 1

Profile: IT professional Applying for a Masters in Management

1. So tell me about yourself.
2. Why did you choose ESSEC?
3. Which other colleges did you apply to? Did you have any interviews before us?
4. How was the experience?
5. What are you passionate about? and how do you follow your passions?
6. Why the MiM, why not an MBA?
7. Why do you want to study in France?
8. Why not study in India, and apply for one of the top schools?

ESSEC MIM Interview Questions – 2

Profile: Working Professional in the Marketing Sector

1. How did you decide which schools you want to apply to?
2. What did you find different in ESSEC compared to the other schools?
3. Tell me about an incident where you led a group of people and what you learn from it.
4. We are interested in people who think about more than just themselves. So give me an incident where you helped someone else grow.
5. What are your long term goals? and how will ESSEC help you achieve them?
6. Tell me about your work experience.
7. Tell me about your work experience, while concentrating on the skills you learned from it.
8. 8.Tell me how you will contribute towards the development of the school.