University of Cambridge Executive Assistant Interview Questions
& Process
Real candidates share what happened, how many rounds they had,
and how the experience turned out.
Based on 7 interview experiences · FREE TO READ
Candidate interview experiences
First-hand accounts from people who interviewed at University of Cambridge.
University of Cambridge
Administrative Assistant
Entry Average Positive experience Accept offer 3 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Phone screen Onsite
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical
The interview was conducted online, and the interviewers were quite friendly and polite. They seemed organized and genuinely interested in learning more about my skills, which was great! We talked about the specific duties and tasks associated with the role. They also inquired about my university education.
Confirmed questions2 questions
- Can you provide more information about yourself, your skills, and how you believe you align with the position?
- Could you elaborate on your university studies?
University of Cambridge
Administration Assistant
Entry Average Positive experience No offer 3 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Onsite Onsite Offer
Interview formats
Behavioral Behavioral Behavioral
First, you submit an online application that includes some behavioural questions. Then, there's an in-person interview on site where they ask more behavioural questions, like 'describe a time that you...'. If you pass that, you'll have a second in-person interview on site with more detailed questions. If you do well, you might get an offer call.
Confirmed questions1 question
- What is your motivation for applying to this position?
University of Cambridge
Administrative Assistant
Entry Difficult Neutral experience No offer 1 round
Interview process
Panel
Interview formats
Presentation Other
It was a big panel interview for what I thought was going to be a part-time, low-level job. There were five interviewers, and some of the questions were pretty challenging. I tried my best, but some of them really caught me off guard.
Confirmed questions1 question
- What changes would you suggest to improve this publication?
University of Cambridge Executive Assistant Interview Questions
Quoted word for word from University of Cambridge interview reports.
“What changes would you suggest to improve this publication?”
Read reports →“Can you write a notice?”
Read reports →“Could you write an email?”
Read reports →“What would you do during slow periods with little work?”
Read reports →“Could you elaborate on your university studies?”
Read report →“How would you prioritize tasks?”
Read report →“Tell me more about the details of your experience.”
Read report →“What makes you want to work in this position?”
Read report →“Can you provide more information about yourself, your skills, and how you believe you align with the position?”
Read report →Formats, difficulty and experience
Across all 7 University of Cambridge interview reports.