CBRE Executive Assistant Interview Questions
& Process
Real candidates share what happened, how many rounds they had,
and how the experience turned out.
Based on 44 interview experiences · FREE TO READ
Candidate interview experiences
First-hand accounts from people who interviewed at CBRE.
CBRE
Administrative Assistant
Entry Average Positive experience Accept offer 1 round
Interview process
Recruiter call Offer
Interview formats
Behavioral
The interview process went well and was straightforward. The HR department contacted me within two weeks of the interview and extended an offer. The compensation and benefits package was quite appealing, including a performance bonus but no additional allowances. While it's a good company, the learning curve can be quite steep for individuals new to the field.
Confirmed questions1 question
- What is your reason for leaving your present employment?
CBRE
Executive Assistant
Executive Difficult Negative experience No offer 3 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Phone screen Technical screen
Interview formats
Behavioral Group Other
The interview process involved both HR Recruiters and Hiring Managers. What was unusual and perceived as unprofessional was a peer from a different department conducting what seemed like a 'favor' interview with another peer. This approach felt inherently biased and negative, as the interviewer lacked knowledge of the specific role and seemed more focused on comparison than assessment, potentially hindering advancement. The interviewer also appeared unprepared, failed to ask standard critical questions related to the applicant's skills, qualifications, background, and experience, and couldn't answer questions posed to them. This was a very negative and unprofessional interview experience.
Confirmed questions1 question
- Are you still interested in the position?
CBRE
Administrative Assistant
Senior Average Positive experience Accept offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Onsite
Interview formats
Behavioral
A staffing agency first pre-screened me. Then, I went to the company for an interview with four people from the department. The interview was under an hour. They told me about the job duties and the growth opportunities.
Confirmed questions1 question
- Tell me about a challenge you faced in your prior role and how you addressed it.
CBRE Executive Assistant Interview Questions
Quoted word for word from CBRE interview reports.
“Who is someone, either from history or alive today, that you would want to meet, and what's the reason why?”
Read reports →“If an upset tenant called about stopping construction, how would you handle it?”
Read reports →“In what ways would your friends characterize you?”
Read reports →“How would you address a mistake made by your boss, and what would you do if you were blamed for it?”
Read reports →“Imagine a company responsible for printing your college's business cards informs you they're unable to meet the delivery deadline. How would you handle this scenario?”
Read report →“Can you describe what excellent customer service looks like?”
Read report →“Describe a situation where you had to handle an angry customer.”
Read report →“How would you describe your comfort level with event planning?”
Read report →“What is your reason for leaving your present employment?”
Read report →Formats, difficulty and experience
Across all 44 CBRE interview reports.