New York Life Executive Assistant Interview Questions
& Process
Real candidates share what happened, how many rounds they had,
and how the experience turned out.
Based on 16 interview experiences · FREE TO READ
Candidate interview experiences
First-hand accounts from people who interviewed at New York Life.
New York Life
Executive Assistant
Executive Average Negative experience No offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Phone screen
Interview formats
Behavioral
I had an initial FaceTime interview scheduled, but the recruiter called on the phone instead because someone had locked the iPad. The recruiter seemed uninterested and asked only a few questions before saying they were far along in the hiring process. I felt like they called just to meet a quota. After that unprofessional interaction, I wasn't interested in the company. However, several weeks later, another recruiter contacted me for an interview for the same position, which made me think they weren't coordinating internally.
Confirmed questions1 question
- Describe a challenging situation you faced and how you resolved it.
New York Life
Administrative
Entry Average Positive experience Accept offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Onsite Offer
Interview formats
Behavioral Presentation
The interview process was really smooth and quick. A recruiter contacted me to set up an interview. There wasn't a phone screen, but I actually met with the managing partner. The interview itself went great. They looked over my resume and then asked about my past jobs, what I'm looking for, the work environment, and how my previous managers handled things. After that, the partner spent a lot of time explaining the role, who I'd be supporting, and how a life insurance company is structured. Following the interview, the same person reached out about a second interview, but the salary was too low, which was a bummer because I would have liked to work there and for him. Even though I turned down the second interview, I'd still recommend applying. I think I would have enjoyed working for the company and reporting to that manager.
Confirmed questions2 questions
- How do you handle stressful situations?
- What's your approach to working with minimal or no supervision?
New York Life
Administrative Assistant
Senior Average Positive experience No offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Onsite Take home Presentation
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical Presentation
I had a phone screening, then a face-to-face interview a week later where I met with two hiring managers for about 30 minutes each. During that interview, I was given an Excel test and had to write a letter. After that, I was told I didn't get the job, but they liked me and recommended me for another position in my hometown. I then met with the hiring manager for that role, but didn't get an offer because the salary was entry-level and I couldn't accept it.
Confirmed questions3 questions
- How would you handle working with a colleague you dislike?
- What are your biggest frustrations with managers?
- What kind of management approach do you prefer?
New York Life Executive Assistant Interview Questions
Quoted word for word from New York Life interview reports.
“If you were certain you wouldn't be caught, would you ever resort to stealing?”
Read reports →“What characteristics do you find most important?”
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Read reports →“What makes you want to join New York Life?”
Read reports →“What are your biggest frustrations with managers?”
Read report →“What salary did you make at your previous role?”
Read report →“What are the typical questions asked by most employers?”
Read report →“How do you handle stressful situations?”
Read report →“How do you handle prioritizing multiple tasks and managing your time?”
Read report →Formats, difficulty and experience
Across all 16 New York Life interview reports.