
Thunderbird School of Global Management Interview Questions
& Process
Real candidates share what happened, how many rounds they had,
and how the experience turned out.
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First-hand accounts from people who interviewed at Thunderbird School of Global Management.
Intern
It was a really good interview, better than I expected. The questions were pretty standard for this kind of role, keeping things on track. The interviewer was super nice and made me feel really comfortable. She was really friendly and tried to keep the chat relaxed and interesting. This made it easier to talk without feeling nervous. She was professional but also genuinely warm, wanting to make the interview a good and useful experience. All in all, the good structure and the friendly chat made it a great experience.
- Are you good at teamwork?
- Do you plan to stay with us after you graduate?
Program Coordinator
I had a video panel interview with three Executive Directors. They started with introductions and then gave a clear outline of the interview flow and expectations. The interview was behavioral. They asked about my experience related to the job description. About a week later, I had an in-person interview on-ground with an F/S member who asked similar questions.
- Could you start by telling me about yourself?
- Do you have any experience with recruitment?
- Have you run programs before?
Visual Designer
Went through 3 interviews with multiple people, nice folks but asking salary expectations upfront would have been better. Got to the end and my direct supervisor said HR thought I didn't have enough experience, so they weren't sure about offering the job. Then, my potential supervisor called with a verbal offer. I mentioned I had other offers and was open to negotiation, but never heard back. Instead, got an automated email saying I declined. Didn't even get to negotiate. Could have been avoided if HR was involved early on, or maybe I shouldn't have interviewed if they felt I lacked experience.
- Can you share an instance where you dealt with a challenging situation?
- Could you introduce yourself?
- What motivates your interest in this role and company?
Coordinator/Manager
I applied online with my resume and cover letter. Then, I got an email to set up the first video interview on Zoom with a panel of staff. It lasted about an hour and we talked about job expectations, challenges, and what experience would make someone successful. After that, I had a final in-person interview on campus with the program lead to see if I was a good fit and to discuss how we'd work together and how I could help with the project/program.
- What experience do you have working independently and taking initiative?
- Can you share your experience with outreach efforts?
- Have you been involved in recruitment processes before?
Thunderbird School of Global Management Interview Questions
Quoted word for word from Thunderbird School of Global Management interview reports.
“If you could be anywhere in the world right now, with unlimited resources, where would you choose to be?”
Read reports →“If you were given a ticket to travel anywhere globally, what destination would you choose and what is the reason behind your choice?”
Read reports →“Do you plan to stay with us after you graduate?”
Read reports →“Can you work some weekends?”
Read reports →“Have you run programs before?”
Read report →“Could you introduce yourself?”
Read report →“What is your experience collaborating with senior individuals, like executive students?”
Read report →“Describe how you would function as the sole staff member on-site or away from headquarters, and what that scenario might entail.”
Read report →“Tell me about your fundraising experience.”
Read report →Formats, difficulty and experience
Across all 8 Thunderbird School of Global Management interview reports.