Is it wise to draw from examples about yourself when answering interview questions?
The interview process revolves around “why” questions and “what” questions. We’re curious to understand how people make decisions, not what they did, but why they chose to do it. General managers are decision makers, and it’s important to understand or try to understand how people make decisions. That will be a reflection of their capability to be successful general managers. So most of the interview is a series of “why” questions. It isn’t what you accomplished that impresses us, necessarily, it’s the thought process underlying the decision that’s much more important. Q: The other two main aspects of the application include the essays and recommendations. Today’s Darden students have an average of five years of work experience — the norm at the top 10 to 15 business schools. Does that make it imperative for an applicant to submit recommendations from supervisors or work colleagues? A: That’s certainly our preference. There are circumstances that may prevent someone from getting a rec
