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 3-minute video cover letter (instructions provided on the page).

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  Step 02Trait and cognitive assessment

  Once you pass the initial screening, you will be asked to run a personality trait/cognitive assessment before coming to the interview. These questions will allow us to better understand about your background and interests, and will provide guidelines for the upcoming interviews.

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  Step 03Interview

  Fit interview
  The fit interview lasts about 45 minutes and gives you an 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.

  You are encouraged to share stories in the interview that build on core characteristics that we are looking for. During this interview, you may also be asked to state with which business within Samsung you would like to be affiliated. Please refer to this webpage for a better understanding of what "affiliation" means and the different business unit affiliations within GSG.

  Tips for Fit Interview

  During the fit interview, we hope to get to know you - how would you define yourself and what drives you? At the same time, we would like you to get to know us and gain a feel for Samsung. We want you to do well in this interview, so here's a hint: our first question is probably going to be around understanding your 'story'. Please be prepared to give a one to two minute version of what you have done and accomplished over the last few years. Two minutes is not a long time, so be efficient as you highlight your educational, professional, and extracurricular accomplishments. Please also include how these experiences have positioned you to thrive in a new and different environment.

  We expect you to come into the interview with a strong understanding of Samsung, GSG, and the affiliate in which you are interested. Here are three primary sources you can use to gather information. First, this website has most of the answers to questions you, as a candidate, may have. Second, the Samsung parent website is an excellent resource about the Samsung Group, including company financials, stated vision and objectives, and information about its affiliates. Finally, each target school has at least one school champion who will be happy to answer any questions that you might have.

  Case study interview
  The case study interview is a 45 minute session that is 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.

  Tips for Case Study interviews

  Case Study interview:

  - The format of the case study interview is very similar to those conducted by management consulting companies. After a brief introduction, you will very quickly dive into a business case. This case is prepared by GSG and typically encompasses a business challenge that Samsung has faced or is currently facing. These challenges vary widely in terms of industry, function, and region.

  - The main elements we are looking to evaluate are: i) the overall (MECE) approach/structure you take to evaluate the problem and generate solutions, ii) your ability to analyze any data provided and iii) your ability to synthesize insights and offer recommendations.

  - 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.

  Presentation Interview
  The presentation interview is a 45-minute session similar to a management consulting presentation interview. You will be asked a business question and be provided supplementary material. You will need to analyze the contents to understand the context and present a specific, actionable recommendation for a Samsung business. This part of the interview will test your business acumen, communication and synthesis skills.

  Tips for Presentation Interview

  - After a brief introduction, you will very quickly dive into content. The presentation materials are prepared by GSG and typically encompass a business challenge that Samsung has faced or is currently facing. These challenges vary widely in terms of industry, function, and region.

  - The main elements we are looking to evaluate are: i) your ability to analyze data provided, ii) your ability to synthetize information and generate insights, and iii) your ability to build a story and offer recommendations.

  - Make sure to identify the strengths and weaknesses of your recommendation and what you would need to make it better.

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  Step 04Offer

  The offers will be given to candidates in 1 to 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.