The Gersh Agency Assistant Interview Questions
& Process

There were 2 rounds for this interview. The first was with the recruiter, and the second was with the hiring manager who I would report to. Both were shorter than expected, only about 30 minutes. The hiring manager was direct and a little rough around the edges.

I had a Zoom interview with a recruiter for an assistant position. The job description stated they were looking for someone with 1+ years of experience at an assistant desk, which I knew I didn't have. However, I had skills and prior experiences that aligned with the duties of an assistant desk, so I applied. I was surprised to get an interview, but figured my prior experiences/skills must have been enough to make the recruiter think I could be a good fit. The first question asked was about desk experience. I explained I didn't have it, but shared my transferable skills. The recruiter then mentioned they were looking for someone with prior desk experience, implying I wasn't the best candidate. I understand I wasn't the right fit, but I'm confused why I was interviewed when my resume clearly showed my experiences didn't align with their needs. It felt like a waste of time for both of us.

The interview was pretty easy and the interviewer was nice. You do coverage after and then have another interview. I'm waiting to find out, but the whole process was smooth.