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Clerical Assistant Interview Answers
Why do you want to work here?
This is a hard one when you a applying for numerous jobs. Your not too bothered about the organisation but about your pay and the job you'll be doing.
Prehaps focus on something on their website. Again research the company, suggest that you believe the company can provide you with a happy and stable work environment.
Are you a team player/what makes a good team player/Do you
prefer working alone or with others?
Stress that previous involved you working with teams and on your own
and you enjoyed both. - no preferences depended on the situation. Give
examples.
Why did you leave your last company/organisation?
Number one, never badmouth your previous company/employer.
If you cannot think of an acceptable reason - choose one of these:
Professional Challenge - you were not growing professionally
Advancement - There was not a promotion prospects
Money - you were not paid according to your skills, experience and contribution
College - you wanted to return to develope yourself academically.
Security - the company was unstable.
Are there any questions you would like to ask us?
This is a sign that the interview is drawing to a close. Here is one
more chance to show them
you are the right candidate for the job. Possible questions to ask
Find out why the vacany is open, what happened to the previous employee
Ask to meet the person who would be your manager
Ask to see your potential work environment
Ask them to outline a typical working day for your post
What are the promotion prospects?
Do they encourage personal development - if so what schemes do the
have in place.