Office Assistant Interview Questions

By Monster Staff

Are you in the market for an office assistant job? Make sure you’re prepared for whatever your interviewers ask by rehearsing answers to the interview questions on this list:

  • Tell me about your previous work experience as an office assistant.
  • What were your primary responsibilities?
  • What type of duties did you handle in previous positions?
  • What type of reporting structure did you work within in previous jobs?
  • What skills do you consider to be your greatest strengths?
  • Do you have experience maintaining office equipment? If so, what type of products?
  • Tell me about a complex project you were tasked with completing under deadline.
  • What type of documents and formats have you generated in the past?
  • What have you done at your present/last company to increase revenues, cut costs or save time?
  • Tell me what you’ve done to improve your skills as an office assistant.
  • Why do you think you’re a great fit for this position?
  • What type of schedule are you looking to work?
  • Would you be available to work extra hours if needed?

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