Northeastern University Executive Assistant Interview Questions
& Process
Real candidates share what happened, how many rounds they had,
and how the experience turned out.
Based on 17 interview experiences · FREE TO READ
Candidate interview experiences
First-hand accounts from people who interviewed at Northeastern University.
Northeastern University
Administrative Assistant
Entry Easy Negative experience No offer 1 round
Interview process
Recruiter call Background check Offer
Interview formats
Behavioral
I only had one 30 minute Zoom interview. Then they asked for references a couple days later. It took them almost a month to let me know I didn’t get the job. I figured I wasn’t chosen after about a week of no response, but I still would have liked an answer. I told them I needed an answer within two weeks because I was thinking about taking a promotion at my current job, but they didn’t reply to that email. I’m guessing they asked multiple candidates for references instead of just one or two finalists, which would be a waste of a lot of people's time, including their own. I'm not happy with how they didn't communicate or respect my time.
Confirmed questions1 question
- What makes you want to work in this role?
Northeastern University
Administrative Assistant
Entry Average Neutral experience No offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Onsite Background check
Interview formats
Behavioral Group
It was a pretty typical interview process. I had a phone screen first. About three weeks later, I heard back and was invited for an interview that was scheduled for two weeks out. The interview itself was a dual-panel interview. I first met with the hiring manager for about 20 minutes, and then I met with other members of the office for about 45 minutes. After that, it took about a month to hear back, and they said they were still deciding. A month after that, I still hadn't received a response.
Confirmed questions7 questions
- Could you share your key strengths?
- What do you consider to be your weaknesses?
- Can you recount an instance where you had to juggle numerous tasks at once?
Northeastern University
Executive Assistant
Executive Easy Positive experience Decline offer 3 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Onsite Group
Interview formats
Behavioral Group Presentation
The interview process was great. It started with a phone call. Then, they scheduled an in-person interview for a week later. I met with the special assistant, who was really nice and made me feel comfortable. After that, I met with five other executive assistants who interviewed me and talked about the job. I felt confident I'd get the offer. They got back to me a week later, but I had already accepted another job that paid $10,000 more. It was a tough decision because I liked the company, but the other offer was also good and recognized my MBA.
Confirmed questions2 questions
- Considering your background, what makes you want to be an Executive Assistant?
- What is your motivation for seeking a role in an academic environment?
Northeastern University Executive Assistant Interview Questions
Quoted word for word from Northeastern University interview reports.
“What do you think Northeastern's overall mission is?”
Read reports →“Is there anything else I should be asking you, or that we haven't discussed that we should?”
Read reports →“Why are you passionate about working for Northeastern?”
Read reports →“Can you introduce yourself?”
Read reports →“How do you go about prioritizing your responsibilities?”
Read report →“What is your motivation for seeking a role in an academic environment?”
Read report →“Considering your background, what makes you want to be an Executive Assistant?”
Read report →“How would you plan to fix an issue they experience in their operations.”
Read report →“What are your long-term career aspirations over the next five years?”
Read report →Formats, difficulty and experience
Across all 17 Northeastern University interview reports.