McGill University Executive Assistant Interview Questions
& Process
Real candidates share what happened, how many rounds they had,
and how the experience turned out.
Based on 11 interview experiences · FREE TO READ
Candidate interview experiences
First-hand accounts from people who interviewed at McGill University.
McGill University
Office Assistant
Entry Easy Positive experience Accept offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Phone screen Onsite Panel Group Presentation Background check Offer
Interview formats
Behavioral
It was pretty simple. First, there was a phone call to screen me, where we went over the basics like 'tell me about yourself' and talked about what the job involves. After that, there was a short behavioural interview that lasted about 15-20 minutes. Depending on the department, it could be in-person or virtual, as I've experienced both. All in all, it was a pretty relaxed process.
Confirmed questions1 question
- Can you tell me what you know about the work done at this faculty or department?
McGill University
Secretary
Entry Easy Neutral experience Accept offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Phone screen
Interview formats
Behavioral Behavioral
You'll have an interview with the office manager and HR folks. They'll ask you some questions about your CV, like normal. They're not trying to grill you, just checking if you can talk clearly, manage your workload, and really pay attention to the small stuff (which is super important!). The vibe during the interview is pretty chill.
Confirmed questions1 question
- Tell me about a situation where you had to work under pressure.
McGill University
Administrative Assistant
Entry Average Positive experience No offer 1 round
Interview process
Recruiter call Technical screen
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical
It was about 20 minutes in their department, then a 40 minute computer test after that. The total time was about 1 hour. The interviewers were super friendly and the questions were pretty clear.
Confirmed questions3 questions
- Could you tell me a little about yourself?
- What makes you believe you're a good match for this role?
- Can you share an instance that demonstrates your creative abilities?
McGill University Executive Assistant Interview Questions
Quoted word for word from McGill University interview reports.
“In your view, what characteristics make a great manager?”
Read reports →“Can you tell me what you know about the work done at this faculty or department?”
Read reports →“Can you introduce yourself?”
Read reports →“What are your five-year career aspirations?”
Read reports →“What was your understanding of the role?”
Read report →“What makes you believe you're a good match for this role?”
Read report →“Describe a situation where you showed leadership skills.”
Read report →“Can you share an instance where you handled a challenging client?”
Read report →“Tell me about a situation where you had to work under pressure.”
Read report →Formats, difficulty and experience
Across all 11 McGill University interview reports.