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Toronto Metropolitan University Executive Assistant Interview Questions
& Process

Real candidates share what happened, how many rounds they had,
and how the experience turned out.

Based on 6 interview experiences · FREE TO READ

1.3 Rounds average
Average Typical difficulty
66.7% Positive experience

Candidate interview experiences

First-hand accounts from people who interviewed at Toronto Metropolitan University.

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Administrative Assistant

Operations · more than a year ago

Entry Average Negative experience No offer 1 round
Interview process
Recruiter call
Interview formats
Behavioral

During the first interview, I was told that the company would prefer someone who is a PR or a Canadian citizen. I have a work permit valid for the next three years, and the job was advertised as a one-year contract, so I don't understand why they would say that. It makes me question their commitment to inclusivity and diversity if this is how they treat immigrants in Canada. Very disappointing.

Confirmed questions2 questions
  • What are your previous work experiences?
  • Can you provide some examples of your behavior in past work situations?
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Toronto Metropolitan University

Administrative Assistant

Operations · more than a year ago

Entry Average Positive experience Accept offer 3 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Take home Technical screen
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical

Applied online with my CV and cover letter. An HR person got in touch a few days later and asked me for an interview. It took a bit for them to send over the interview details (like where and who would be there, and more about the job), but I got everything eventually. The interview itself was pretty standard, they asked usual questions about customer service, how I'd prioritize tasks, and about my communication skills. Three people from the hiring team were there, taking notes and asking questions. The interview lasted about 30 mins. After that, they gave me a test on Microsoft Word and Excel, which took almost an hour.

Confirmed questions1 question
  • When faced with multiple competing tasks, how do you decide what to do first?
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Toronto Metropolitan University

Executive Assistant

Operations

Executive Average Neutral experience No offer 1 round
Interview process
Recruiter call Panel Background check Offer
Interview formats
Behavioral

I spoke with a group of people over Zoom. I think they were using me to train a junior interviewer. It took them 4 weeks to get back to me, and they ended up hiring an internal candidate.

Confirmed questions5 questions
  • Tell me about a time when you had to handle a difficult situation.
  • Describe a situation where you had to manage multiple priorities.
  • How would you handle a conflict with a coworker?

Toronto Metropolitan University Executive Assistant Interview Questions

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When faced with multiple competing tasks, how do you decide what to do first?

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What's your approach to handling angry students in a hectic setting?

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What would you do if you were given an urgent task with a tight deadline?

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Describe a situation where you had to manage multiple priorities.

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Tell me about a time when you had to handle a difficult situation.

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Formats, difficulty and experience

Across all 6 Toronto Metropolitan University interview reports.

Interview formats

Behavioral 75%
Presentation 12.5%
Technical 12.5%

Interview difficulty

Easy 16.7%
Average 66.7%
Difficult 16.7%

Candidate experience

Negative 16.7%
Positive 66.7%
Neutral 16.7%