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Secretary Interview Questions

Last updated : 8 November 2018

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Secretary Interview Questions

Going for an interview for the role of a secretary, you could find your interview has tasks attached to it such as a typing test, sending an email, fax etc.

Maybe find an online test you can do to test your words per minute so you can feel confident if tested, its not very easy being put on the spot so you will feel more comfortable if you already know.

The interview will be looking for you to demonstrate the key skills they need from a secretary such as:
How skilled are you in Word, Outlook, Excel, Powerpoint etc? How do you put a letter together? How would you go about booking a venue for an event? How you would you plan an event and make sure you have the correct documentation etc? The role of a secretary is a very important one, usually privy to sometimes sensitive  and confidential information, you will need to demonstrate how trustworthy you are, use examples from past roles or experiences.

The interviewer will also be keen to know how you get on with other colleagues whilst maintaining an exceptional level of professionalism at all times. A secretary usually has face to face contact with most of a company for one thing or another as well as dealing with external people. Your communication skills will need to be second to none.

Most asked interview questions:
What is your greatest strength?Why should we hire you?What motivates you?Give some examples of teamworkTell me about yourselfGood luck.

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  1. Glenys says

    October 30, 2018 at 11:52 am

    Depending on the company and what kind of secretary they are looking for you may find you also have to take a typing test.  This will show them what you typing is like and your speed (they will generally be looking for someone with good but accurate typing) – sometimes you will find you need to be able to audio type or even take short hand. 

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  2. lizzierobinson says

    October 30, 2018 at 11:52 am

    As a secretary, you’ll probably be carrying out tasks such as typing letters, emails and documents. You will also be likely to answer telephone calls and deal with clients (depending, of course, on the type of company/business it is).

    You’ll probably be tested/asked about your customer service skills if there’s going to be a lot of customer interaction. As Glenys has already mentioned, a typing test is very common, especially if you’ll be taking notes in meetings etc.

    If you’re not all that great at typing, there are simple online courses you can take (some are even free) to help you learn to type correctly and also quickly. You can then do typing tests to improve your speed and get an idea of how quickly you’re typing.

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  3. Alisonlholt says

    October 30, 2018 at 11:52 am

    Good tips for Secretary postions interviews.

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