Recruiting Process

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  Step 01Apply

  As an MBA candidate, you should check your school's schedule for the established application deadline. As a first step, you will be asked to complete a supplemental application form to help us learn about you and your interest in the position.
  
  You will also need to provide your resume and a short 5-minute video cover letter (instructions provided on the page).

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  Step 02Interview

  

  Fit interview

  There will be 2 fit interviews.
  
  One interview will last about 40 minutes, giving you opportunity to tell your story and showcase your fit with Samsung and GSG. You should articulate the reasons why you want to join Samsung and highlight relevant industry or functional experiences that make you a strong candidate for the position. The interviewer will ask questions related to your professional and educational background, including education, work experience, and area of interest or position.
  
  Second interview will be short 20 minute discussion dedicated for further ‘fit’ assessment of your interpersonal skills, conscientiousness, and grit.

  You are encouraged to share stories in the interview that build on core characteristics that we are looking for.

  Tips for Fit Interview

  What are we looking for?
  1. How would you define yourself and what drives you?
  2. How would Samsung and Korea fit within your personal and professional ambitions?
  3. A strong understanding of Samsung, GSG, and the affiliate in which you are interested

  Tips for the Interview
  1. Be prepared to give a one-to-two-minute version of what you have done and accomplished over the last few years, highlighting your educational, professional, and extracurricular accomplishments.
  2. Be prepared to share your professional experiences to showcase how you’ve displayed Samsung’s core characteristics.
  3. Please also include how these experiences have positioned you to thrive in a new and different environment.

  Case Interview

  There will be 2 case interviews.
  
  One interview will be 40 minute case, similar to what you would experience during a management consulting interview. You will have 30 minutes to articulate how you would approach a business challenge given to you, including providing specific, executable recommendations. This part of the interview will test your analytical, quantitative, and communication skills. The last 10 minutes of the interview will be used to further explore your fit with Samsung and GSG.

  Second interview will be short 20 minute mini-case. This interview will be a targeted assessment of your analytical rigor, and business judgement.

  Tips for Case Study interviews

  What are we looking for?
  1. What is your overall (MECE) approach/structure you take to evaluate the problem and generate solutions?
  2. Are you able to analyze provided data?
  3. Can you synthesize insights and offer recommendations?

  Tips for the Interview
  1. The cases will vary widely in terms of industry, function, and region but typically encompasses a business challenge that Samsung has faced or is currently facing.
  2. Make sure to clearly communicate your thought process throughout the interview.
  3. Make sure to outline an action plan at the end of the interview to help us understand how you would prioritize efforts to address the problem.

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  Step 03Offer

  The offers will be given to candidates 2-3 weeks post-interview, depending on the schedule. The date is subject to change, and GSG cannot guarantee any early offers but will try to accommodate when necessary.