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Can I bring up a common experience with my interviewer?

I just receive my intervierer's CV and dd her on the linkedin.

Suprisingly I found that she was graduated from my high school. It is not a top / famous school in the city, and didn't had many graduates each year...

Thus I'm wondering, can I bring this up in the interview? If so, when? At the end?

Thanks:)!!

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Vlad
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on Dec 25, 2018
McKinsey / Accenture Alum / Got all BIG3 offers / Harvard Business School

Hi,

You can just mention the school in the story about yourself. Don't mention though that you realize you both have the same background.

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Mathias
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on Dec 25, 2018
Ex-McKinsey Engagement Manager / Ex-Diplomat - Perfect choice for non-traditional candidates. Let's get you an offer!

Absolutely - you should definitely bring this up during the interview. 

Part of the personal fit interview is your ability to make a meaningful connection with your interviewer (this is simulating a real client situation). This is considerably easier if you have a similar background or mutual interests. 

Udayan
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on Dec 25, 2018
Top rated Case & PEI coach/Multiple real offers/McKinsey EM in New York /12 years recruiting experience

Fully agree with Mathias

To answer the second part of your question, I would do it during the beginning of the interview. Maybe something like 'Hi it's so nice to meet a fellow alum of '...' Highschool!' And let the conversation flow from there. 

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