City of Calgary Executive Assistant Interview Questions
& Process
Real candidates share what happened, how many rounds they had,
and how the experience turned out.
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Candidate interview experiences
First-hand accounts from people who interviewed at City of Calgary.
City of Calgary
Administrative Assistant
Entry Difficult Neutral experience No offer 1 round
Interview process
Technical screen Onsite
Interview formats
Behavioral
Had to go for a 3-hour testing session. The interview itself had 3 interviewers who had STAR questions prepared. Each interviewer asked one question and took notes on the response. They explained the questions well and they weren't too hard. I noticed each interviewer had slightly different expectations for how they wanted answers phrased. It was also important to make eye contact with one of the interviewers while responding, as they were taking notes. Candidates are allowed to bring notes with them.
Confirmed questions1 question
- Can you describe a challenging customer situation you handled yesterday and the outcome of your actions?
City of Calgary
Administrative Assistant
Entry Difficult Positive experience No offer 1 round
Interview process
Recruiter call Background check Offer
Interview formats
Behavioral
The interview began with introductions and a chance to talk about my general work background. Then, we moved into a STAR (Situation, Task, Action, Results) format, which involved about four questions. After that, I had the opportunity to ask my own questions and share any other information that might be helpful for the employer to know about me. The whole thing took about 35 minutes, and they mentioned when they'd be making a decision for the position.
Confirmed questions2 questions
- Can you tell me about a time when something unexpected came up and how you dealt with it?
- How do you go about prioritizing your work?
City of Calgary
Administrative Assistant
Entry Average Positive experience Decline offer 1 round
Interview process
Recruiter call Panel Offer
Interview formats
Behavioral
The interview process was good and well communicated. The people I met were very nice. It was a behavioral interview with two people on the panel. I was informed very quickly after the interview. Some questions were difficult to answer, but they were very nice and gave me time to answer.
Confirmed questions1 question
- Tell me about your weakness.
City of Calgary Executive Assistant Interview Questions
Quoted word for word from City of Calgary interview reports.
“Is there anything else you think we should be aware of regarding yourself?”
Read reports →“How do you go about prioritizing your work?”
Read reports →“Tell me about your weakness.”
Read reports →“Tell me about a challenging situation you had with a colleague and what you did to manage it.”
Read reports →“Can you describe a challenging customer situation you handled yesterday and the outcome of your actions?”
Read report →“Can you tell me about a time when something unexpected came up and how you dealt with it?”
Read report →“Can you share an instance where you successfully tackled a difficult problem that lacked a straightforward solution? Describe the issue, highlight its most challenging elements, and explain the steps you took to resolve it.”
Read report →Formats, difficulty and experience
Across all 6 City of Calgary interview reports.