City of Seattle Executive Assistant Interview Questions
& Process
Real candidates share what happened, how many rounds they had,
and how the experience turned out.
Based on 7 interview experiences · FREE TO READ
Candidate interview experiences
First-hand accounts from people who interviewed at City of Seattle.
City of Seattle
Administrative Assistant
Entry Average Neutral experience Accept offer 3 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Panel Presentation Offer
Interview formats
Behavioral Group Presentation
I sent in my resume online and it took a few weeks to hear back. Then I got a call for an interview with a panel of 4 general City of Seattle staff members, one of whom was on the team I applied for. It took a few more weeks after that to get a request for a final interview with the Director, Deputy Director, and another high-ranking person from a different team. I got the job offer the very next day.
Confirmed questions1 question
- Could you share your thoughts on the importance of Race and Social Justice?
City of Seattle
Executive Assistant
Executive Average Positive experience No offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Technical screen Panel Offer
Interview formats
Behavioral Presentation
I applied, and after the posting closed, I got an email to set up an interview. The interviews were virtual with a department panel. They sent the questions ahead of time. The panel was nice and the interview lasted about 45 minutes.
Confirmed questions2 questions
- What makes you want this job?
- How would you deal with challenging customers?
City of Seattle
Administrative Assistant
Entry Average Neutral experience No offer 1 round
Interview process
Recruiter call Panel Background check Offer
Interview formats
Behavioral Group
I applied to the City and heard back for an interview within 35 days. I had an interview with a panel of 4 people (2 from the hiring department, 1 from HR, and 1 from IT). The questions were emailed 10 minutes before the interview. After the interview, they asked for 3 references, and they specifically wanted one to be a current supervisor. My references were not contacted, and I got an email saying I didn't get the job 7 days later.
Confirmed questions3 questions
- Tell me about your strengths and weaknesses.
- Describe your work process based on your past experiences.
- How do you ensure equity in your work?
City of Seattle Executive Assistant Interview Questions
Quoted word for word from City of Seattle interview reports.
“Could you share your thoughts on the importance of Race and Social Justice?”
Read reports →“What is the hardest aspect of your current situation?”
Read reports →“How do you manage when work gets stressful?”
Read reports →“How do you ensure equity in your work?”
Read reports →“In what ways do you believe you contribute diversity to your role?”
Read report →“How would you deal with challenging customers?”
Read report →“What makes you want this job?”
Read report →“Can you tell me about a time you had to handle many tasks at once?”
Read report →“Describe your work process based on your past experiences.”
Read report →Formats, difficulty and experience
Across all 7 City of Seattle interview reports.