The Carlyle Group Executive Assistant Interview Questions
& Process
Real candidates share what happened, how many rounds they had,
and how the experience turned out.
Based on 12 interview experiences · FREE TO READ
Candidate interview experiences
First-hand accounts from people who interviewed at The Carlyle Group.
The Carlyle Group
Executive Assistant
Executive Difficult Positive experience Accept offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Onsite Onsite
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical
The interview process was quite long and really thorough. Carlyle is looking for top-notch candidates. For an Executive Assistant role, you usually start with a phone screening from the recruiter. After that, the next step is the first round of in-person interviews. Plan to be on-site for at least 2 hours, interviewing with a few team members. You'll likely meet with someone at your level and also senior managers, plus the most senior person the job supports. There are usually two rounds of in-person interviews before they make a decision. Carlyle Group generally moves quickly, so you should find out fairly fast if they're interested.
Confirmed questions5 questions
- Can you describe your past experience?
- What do you know about this industry?
- What do you know about our firm?
The Carlyle Group
Administrative Assistant
Entry Average Neutral experience No offer 3 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Onsite Phone screen Background check
Interview formats
Behavioral
I had a phone interview which went well, and then they emailed me a few days later to come in for an in-person. They said to plan for 2 to 2-1/2 hours. I got there on time and met with HR real quick. Then I met with someone else for about 20 mins. Then I waited another 25 mins for the third person to interview me. They told me they'd get back to me. I sent thank you notes to all three people the next day, handwritten. Never heard anything back.
Confirmed questions3 questions
- How do you manage under pressure?
- What sets you apart from others?
- What are three things you would like us to remember about you?
The Carlyle Group
Executive Assistant
Executive Average Negative experience No offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Phone screen
Interview formats
Behavioral
I got an interview thanks to a recruiter, and I guess I was qualified for the role. But then, when I met the HR lady, she was super cold and unfriendly. She talked super fast and the whole interview was like 10 minutes long. It's wild that a big firm like The Carlyle Group doesn't have more experienced HR people, 'cause she seemed really young and new to the job.
Confirmed questions1 question
- Can you go over your resume and past experience?
The Carlyle Group Executive Assistant Interview Questions
Quoted word for word from The Carlyle Group interview reports.
“What are three things you would like us to remember about you?”
Read reports →“What is a weakness you have?”
Read reports →“Are you taking notes during the interview?”
Read reports →“What sets you apart from others?”
Read reports →“How do you manage challenging individuals and ensure work completion?”
Read report →“What is your availability? Are you flexible?”
Read report →“Can you describe your experience with Outlook?”
Read report →“How many executives have you provided support to in the past?”
Read report →“What are your availabilities? Are you flexible?”
Read report →Formats, difficulty and experience
Across all 12 The Carlyle Group interview reports.