Administrative Assistant applicants have rated the interview process at American University with 2.5 out of 5 (where 5 is the highest level of difficulty) and assessed their interview experience as 50% positive. To compare, the company-average is 76.1% positive. This is according to Glassdoor user ratings.
Candidates applying for Administrative Assistant roles take an average of 21 days to get hired, when considering 4 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 Administrative Assistant according to 4 Glassdoor interviews include:
Phone interview: 30%
Presentation: 20%
Background check: 10%
Group panel interview: 10%
Drug test: 10%
One on one interview: 10%
Skills test: 10%
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I applied online. The process took 3 weeks. I interviewed at American University in Apr 2014
Interview
the whole process took about 3 weeks. There are a phone interview a couple of days after I submitted my application. I thought it went well, but I had to wait for more than a week and a half to have a follow up. Recruitment assistants over the phone were not helpful at all.
I later got an email saying they needed an in-person interview. Thant went well and I got the job on the spot.
I applied online. The process took 3 weeks. I interviewed at American University (Washington, DC) in Oct 2024
Interview
This initial interview asked basic questions, such as how I have handled certain situations. Total of 5 questions. She ended by saying their would be a follow-up interview if necessary
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Have you used Microsoft applications in an office situation?
I applied online. I interviewed at American University in Sep 2017
Interview
Relatively straightforward. Asked about any experience in administrative work, as well as the questions of how one deals with a difficult visitor, etc. Also asked for availability, including on the weekends.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
What relevant experience do you have for the position?