As far as the administrative clerk is concerned, there are many aspects which you will have to examine if you want to pass the interview related to the administrative clerk. Let me tell you that this is very tough position to handle and you need to be honest if you want to work as an administrative assistant. You need to be extra smart as well. Lots of secrets will be shared with you and you need to keep all of them in mind if you want to succeed.
Some of the interview questions which can be asked from you are as follows:
1. What do you know about administration?
As far as administration is concerned, let me tell you that it is definitely one of the very important aspects of any company. An administrator manages all the jobs related to various departments. For example there is one database administrator. Similarly you will find an administrator in the field of academics as well.
2. Have you ever worked before?
Let me tell you that this is one of the very important questions. You will definitely be asked this question. Generally the entire candidate has to write on the resume itself that they are fresher or an experiences candidate. But the employee can ask from you as well during the time of the interview. Make sure that you are ready to answer this question. Any way this is a straightforward question and you will be required to answer it in no time whatsoever.
3. Do you know any one aspect of the job profile related to the administrative clerk?
Yes, as far as the administrative clerk is concerned I will have to keep the record of all the notices being forwarded by the administrative department. You will also have to keep the record of major events related to the administrative department as well.
4. How good are you at typing?
I am quite good. As far as the typing speed is concerned I can type around 40 words per minute.
5. How neat are you at typing?
My speeds suggest that I am quite neat.
6. How good are you at Microsoft Office?
I am quite good. I can work quite fast on Microsoft word, Microsoft excel as well as all the other office tools provided by the Microsoft office 2007. As far as my experience with Microsoft office is concerned, I have worked at it for three years now. I can also work with Microsoft access.
These are some of the questions which can be asked from you and let me tell you that you will be quite thrilled if you prepare hard. However if you will not prepare hard then you will be a failure.