University of Ottawa Executive Assistant Interview Questions
& Process
Real candidates share what happened, how many rounds they had,
and how the experience turned out.
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Candidate interview experiences
First-hand accounts from people who interviewed at University of Ottawa.
University of Ottawa
Administrative Assistant
Entry Average Positive experience No offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Panel
Interview formats
Behavioral Group
You'll start with an email for a preliminary interview, which is usually on Teams or a phone call. After that first screening, you'll have a panel interview that lasts about an hour.
Confirmed questions1 question
- Would you be okay with a contract role?
University of Ottawa
Administrative Assistant
Entry Average Positive experience Decline offer 3 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Phone screen Onsite
Interview formats
Behavioral Presentation
It was a thorough interview with lots of questions. Make sure to give good examples, and use the STAR method to answer topics. View it as a government-style interview. Make sure you state their expectations when giving answers, so they can be sure you know what the job will entail.
Confirmed questions1 question
- How can your past experiences aid in current job expectations?
University of Ottawa
Administrative Assistant
Entry Difficult Negative experience Decline offer 1 round
Interview process
Recruiter call
Interview formats
Behavioral
The interview was really quick, and the person interviewing me didn't seem ready at all. It was obvious they hadn't looked at my resume or application beforehand. They insisted on conducting the interview in French, despite me telling them I don't speak the language.
Confirmed questions1 question
- How would you describe your French language abilities?
University of Ottawa Executive Assistant Interview Questions
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“How would you describe your French language abilities?”
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