The position of a Receptionist Administrative Assistant is a very strong position in a firm. He or she has to look after a lot of things related to the office at one time. They have to answer calls, meet and greet clients, have to create and modify documents using Microsoft office, have to coordinate and maintain records, set up meeting and conference and have to do a lot of office work. This position is not very easy as you have to work under pressurized environment.
In this article I would mainly tell you about some Receptionist Administrative Assistant interview questions that are asked very frequently.
1. What responsibilities have you handled in your previous jobs ?
As a Receptionist Administrative Assistant I had to handle a variety of office work which I really enjoyed doing. In addition to the normal work that a receptionist administrative assistant has to perform, I was given the responsibility for providing office orientation for new employees and to set up accommodation and entertainment facilities for foreign guests and company visitors.
2. What are the most essential skills required for this job?
This is a very important position hence a personal should possess special skills like communication, interpersonal, managerial and organizational. They should also possess basic reading, writing and arithmetic skills. In addition to all this a person should also have the knowledge of Microsoft and telephone protocol. A person who has all the above mentioned skills would surely be worthy of this position.
3. Of all the candidates that we have interviewed why should we select you only?
While answering this question you should show a lot of confidence and enthusiasm. Tell the employer about your previous work in other companies, about your qualifications, experience and skills. Some of the things that you can mention are your work in research, purchase and supply of office furniture, supporting staff and making projects for the company, maintaining records of staff office space, company credit cards, parking space, office keys and phones. You can also tell about the various clerical duties like filing, faxing, photocopying and mailing.
4. How can you prove to be an asset for our company?
I am a very hardworking and diligent person. I am proficient in doing whatever work that is assigned to me by my seniors. I would surely prove to me an asset for your organization because I possess the will power, required skills and patience that would help in the growth and progress of your company.
So, these are some very important questions that are asked in a Receptionist Administrative Assistant interview.
