Administrative Assistant Interview
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Administrative Assistant Job Description 

Administrative Assistant Job Brief:

Administrative Assistants play a vital role in the smooth running of any organization, and during the interview, you will need to demonstrate your ability to organize, plan, prioritize and successfully complete all office-related tasks with diligence and professionalism. The type of skills and competencies required to become an Administrative Assistant include planning abilities, being able to use all Microsoft Applications, maintain and keep diaries, take payments and online bookings, liaise with customers, clients and stakeholders, work under pressure to resolve time-sensitive tasks and also work towards achieving the company’s aims and objectives. In order to successfully pass your Admin Assistant interview, including preparing fully for the questions and answers, we advise that you demonstrate the following areas of expertise:

Administrative Assistant Interview Assessable Skills, Qualities & Attributes:

• MANAGING MULTIPLE TASKS EFFICIENTLY – Attractive skills for all potential Admin Assistant’s to demonstrate during the interview is the ability to work on, and manage, multiple projects or tasks. Be prepared for questions such as “Can you give an example of when you have managed multiple tasks in a previous role?”
• FLEXIBILITY – Administrative Assistant’s need to be flexible in their role, and this means being willing to cover other team member’s duties and also be free to work extended hours to help out your employer when required.
• COMMUNICATE EFFECTIVELY – Undoubtedly, as an Admin Assistant, you will need strong communication skills and be able to communicate effectively by email, written letter format and also verbally, either face-to-face with clients and customers and also over the telephone.
• WORKING UNDER PRESSURE – At times, you will be required to perform administrative tasks under pressure and to strict timescales. You will most probably get asked interview questions such as “Can you give an example of when you worked under pressure to complete a difficult task?” Before you attend the interview, make sure you have at least one example of pressurised working.
• CUSTOMER AND CLIENT SERVICE – Perhaps the main competency you will need to prove during your interview is that of the ability to provide exceptional customer and client service. Show the panel through evidence-based responses that you can look after their clients and customers reliably and adhere to the company’s policies with respect for customer treatment and care.