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    • Jobs at American University

      1 jobs in United States
      CSI Assistant (Student) (FWS)
      Washington, DC
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      $18 - $18 /hr
      (Employer provided)
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      American University interviews FAQs

      • Desk Receptionist applicants have rated the interview process at American University with 2.7 out of 5 (where 5 is the highest level of difficulty) and assessed their interview experience as 100% positive. To compare, the company-average is 76.1% positive. This is according to Glassdoor user ratings.
      • Candidates applying for Desk Receptionist roles take an average of 11 days to get hired, when considering 3 user submitted interviews for this role. To compare, the hiring process at American University overall takes an average of 20 days.
      • Common stages of the interview process at American University as a Desk Receptionist according to 3 Glassdoor interviews include:

        One on one interview:  50%

        Skills test:  17%

        IQ intelligence test:  17%

        Presentation:  17%

      • Here are the most commonly searched roles for interview reports -

        1. Research Assistant(53) ;
        2. Administrative Assistant(36) ;
        3. Graduate Research Assistant(36) ;
        4. Teaching Assistant(31) ;
        5. Program Coordinator(27) ;
        6. Graduate Assistant(23) ;
        7. Adjunct Professor(22) ;
      Assistant Director
      (22) ;
    • Student Worker(20) ;
    • Director(19) ;
    • Graduate Teaching Assistant(15) ;
    • Program Assistant(15) ;
    • Assistant Professor(12) ;
    • Front Desk Receptionist(12) ;
    • Resident Assistant(11) .
    • Desk Receptionist Interview

      Apr 7, 2017
      Anonymous employee
      Washington, DC

      Other Desk Receptionist Interview Reviews for American University

      Desk Receptionist Interview

      Oct 18, 2015
      Anonymous employee
      Washington, DC
      Accepted offer
      Positive experience
      Accepted offer
      Positive experience
      Easy interview

      Application

      I applied through college or university. The process took 3 weeks. I interviewed at American University (Washington, DC) in Apr 2017

      Interview

      I submitted my resume, cover letter, and references via email, and then signed up for an in-person interview. They asked several structured questions (below) and then clarified specific logistical issues like scheduling concerns.

      Interview questions [1]

      Question 1

      Asked for examples of how I'd handled situations in the past - for example, how I'd handled customers who seemed unreasonable, or balancing priorities.
      Answer question
      Average interview

      Application

      I applied online. The process took 1 day. I interviewed at American University (Washington, DC) in Apr 2014

      Interview

      It was fairly simple, an experience based interview, so lots of tell me about this time when questions. Don't be afraid to be honest about why you want the job ie. money. They don't anticipate you to be passionate about guarding the front desk, but they do want you to take it seriously. Emphasize customer service experiences, they want people who are going to be able to keep a smile on their face while telling a parent that they won't be able to do the thing that they want them to do.

      Interview questions [1]

      Question 1

      Tell us about a time when you provided exemplary customer service
      Answer question

      Desk Receptionist Interview

      Feb 19, 2014
      Anonymous employee
      Accepted offer
      Positive experience
      Average interview

      Application

      I applied online. I interviewed at American University

      Interview

      Application process conducted online. Contacted later via email that I had received an interview. Interview process was concise and predictable. Single round of interviews. 30-45 minute interview. All behavioral questions.

      Interview questions [1]

      Question 1

      All were typical interview questions
      Answer question
      1
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