what are the qualities to look out for when attending an interview for administrative job?
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appearance is the first key..how you present yourself is a reflection on how you work...computer program knowledge is a must i.e. microsoft word, excel, powerpoint.  organization and neatness are important too.  be on time in fact be early with a copy of your resume and references and havin a degree in administrative assistant wont hurt either
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Definitely try to see how everyone is dressed there before you go to the interview, and do your best to dress accordingly. Be very well mannered and avoid use of slang for an office type job. If your personal life or relationships are mentioned, NEVER entertain them. Tell them your personal life remains personal. Some Human Resource directors use this step to find out how gossipy you may be.
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Be early upon arrival. Do some extensive research on the position that you are going to interview for. Be prepared to ask a few questions about what will be expected from you. Ask questions concerning training and continuation of education. Never say anything negative about a past employer or job experience. Also be prepared to answer situation based questions. For example: When have you received bad service and what did you do? These questions have replaced the questions of yesterday,because not only do they give insight into your personality,but also display your judgment and cognitive ability. Some of these questions have nothing to do with the job, or the position yet they are universal in determining a good employee. The night before buff up on simple algebra and grammar, and maybe take an on line typing speed test. Reason being is that if the interview goes well, often employers will ask you to take a skills test or an assessment right away. Finally, have a fresh copy of your resume or c.v. on nice paper, list of references, and past salary(always lie about this ,so you get more money) . G'luck
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1. Personal Background\n\n2. What are your attributes (Critical Question)\n\n3. What are your weakness (Critical Question)\n\n4. Why should the company hire you (Critical Question)\n\n5. How well do you know the company\n\n6. How well is your knowledge about the job you are applying for
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Name, address, phone, email on top\nwhat you are looking for so that they can match you\nyour unique skills, what you can bring them.\nwrite your area of studies/specification or course taken\nany work you have done in the past if any\nhobby and area of interest\ngood luck!
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Tips for Success in Interviews\n•First impression is the best impression. You will be judged by ; the way you dress, your educational qualification, work experience, body language, manners, ability to absorb the information and interpret it intelligently and clearly. So take care to be at your best. \n•Carry your relevant documents in order - like certificates, copy of application sent, bio-data etc. in a folder so that it can be easily shown when asked. Take a pen also. \n•Present the documents only if the interviewer ask for it. \n•Never be late for an interview. \n•Greet the interviewers as soon as you enter. \n•Sit down only when you are asked to. It is better not to pull the chair, either lift it or move it and always enter from the right side of the chair. \n•Say 'please and thank you' whenever required. \n•Listen carefully and pay attention to the question. If the question is not clear to you ask politely for a repeat. \n•Reply confidently and immediately to the point, keeping your answers short unless asked for a longer description. \n•While answering, look directly at the person asking the questions and try to be pleasant. \n•Replies connected to any details regarding your bio-data should be authentic. \n•It is better to admit if you don't know something. \n•Remember to say 'sorry' if your opinions or answers are rejected. \n•Avoid indulging in certain mannerisms in your speech or behavior. \n•You can ask when you can expect to hear from them before you leave. \n•Don't forget to say "Thank you" at the end of an interview to every interviewer before leaving. \n•Shake hands only if the interviewer initiates the gesture. \n•Walk out confidently without looking back. \n•Gently shut the door behind you as you leave. \n\n\n\nMost frequently asked Interview Questions \n•Why have you selected to join us?\nI always longed to work with a company. I am familiar and whose products I have used and trusted.\n(Narrate briefly how you can prove your statement. Do good research on the company before facing the interview) \n•Where do you want to be in 5 years?\nI would like to be frank. Judge me from the work and I am sure you will put me right where I want to be.\nNote : Do not over ambitious and speak in a way that you are not satisfied with your current job which you have applied for. \n•Describe your ideal career?\nTalk of what you enjoy most your skills and natural talents. Do not specify your goal and any job title. \n•Tell me something about yourself\nDo not just repeat what you have given in your resume. Be ready with the answer, a talent or something you did out of the ordinary. You can sound it as unique or give it a touch of your personality. \n•How did you apply for the job?\nBe specific and give a straight answer of how you came to know about the vacancy. If it was advertised specify how you came across it. \n•Why do you want to work here?\nHave a research done about the company / organization \nGive just one or two reasons why you are interested. You can add these points (1)  company's reputation(2) desire to join the specific field of interest. \n•Don't you think that you are over qualified for this job?\n(This question is put to you to puzzle a candidate. Be calm and answer the question with a positive and confident approach)\nAnswer in the negative\nMy experience and qualification will just help me to do the job better. Moreover I am at establishing a long term relationship which my qualification will favor me to handle more responsibilities and help me to rise to your expectations. \n•What competition do you see if you take up this job?\nWhen you answer, clearly show that you have researched carefully and acquired more in-depth knowledge about the company.\nEnumerate some positive and negative traits of the company and their competitions.\nFeel confident to show that competition is not an unexpected one. \n•What would you
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Stick with work background - unless the interviewer specifically asks for personal things. Talk about your work ethics ie: I'm honest, hardworking, detail oriented, good salesman, etc. Then be specific: if you worked with money - say "I handled xxxx amount of cash on a daily basis", or "I have done detailed reports accurately on a monthly basis" - or "I'm very outgoing and easy to get along with", etc.
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well educated\nwell dressed\ngood behavior\ngood experience
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Prepare for a good interview and be sure to show a credible employment record.
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All the typical characteristics, such as hard-working, dependable, independent, and creative.  Shows leadership, willingness to do work above and beyond what's necessary to benefit the company, and on and on.  Basically, someone who will benefit the company a bit and doesn't really care about pay.  That's an almost perfect one.  A good one has a few of these qualities and gets along with everyone else, basically.
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Someone with confidence, also you have to talk to your staff on a relitively even level, of course you cant be completely equal you still need them to respect you and do what you want and needs to be done, but listen to them and get stuck in with the work with them (just dont moan about it when you so). Be enthusiastic and dont take the stress of responsibility out on them. Also make sure you have a team of staff you can work well with and who will work well with each other (sometimes no matter how hard you try some people just arent willing to work with you)
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good presentation skills, communication skills, self confidence, positive attitude, hard working, domain knowledge on the area of work, good interpersonal skills n all above that good discipline and behaviour
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They are also most likely to ask some of the following:\n1) What are your strengths and weaknesses? Be careful here when u talk abt your weaknesses, try to turn in into something positive. For example, "I'm not very good in MS Powerpoint but I'm working on it at the moment by taking up a course to be better at it" or something like that.\n\n2)So tell us about yourself. This simple request was the first thing they asked me when i got into the room and i was so nervous and stumped by such a simple question. Dont be like me. Go in prepared about what you're gonna tell them about yourself.\n\n3)Why do you want to work here?\n\n4)Why should we hire you?\n\nYep that's all I can think of for now! Good luck! I have one to go to tmr too! Hope that goes well! hehehe. Remember to stay calm, collected and be honest. Never lie cos I've been told that some trained HR professionals can actually read body language and also check up on your references. :) Cheers!
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Make sure you dress appropriately and don't chew gum.  Be comfortable talking about yourself because you're going to have to convince them you're the right person for the job.  Make sure you've done your research on the company you're applying for and exactly what they are looking for to fill the position.  Good luck!
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Tips for Success in Interviews\n\n    * First impression is the best impression. You will be judged by ; the way you dress, your educational qualification, work experience, body language, manners, ability to absorb the information and interpret it intelligently and clearly. So take care to be at your best.\n    * Carry your relevant documents in order - like certificates, copy of application sent, bio-data etc. in a folder so that it can be easily shown when asked. Take a pen also.\n    * Present the documents only if the interviewer ask for it.\n    * Never be late for an interview.\n    * Greet the interviewers as soon as you enter.\n    * Sit down only when you are asked to. It is better not to pull the chair, either lift it or move it and always enter from the right side of the chair.\n    * Say 'please and thank you' whenever required.\n    * Listen carefully and pay attention to the question. If the question is not clear to you ask politely for a repeat.\n    * Reply confidently and immediately to the point, keeping your answers short unless asked for a longer description.\n    * While answering, look directly at the person asking the questions and try to be pleasant.\n    * Replies connected to any details regarding your bio-data should be authentic.\n    * It is better to admit if you don't know something.\n    * Remember to say 'sorry' if your opinions or answers are rejected.\n    * Avoid indulging in certain mannerisms in your speech or behavior.\n    * You can ask when you can expect to hear from them before you leave.\n    * Don't forget to say "Thank you" at the end of an interview to every interviewer before leaving.\n    * Shake hands only if the interviewer initiates the gesture.\n    * Walk out confidently without looking back.\n    * Gently shut the door behind you as you leave
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This is a wonderful question for a college interview.  Only YOU know what your true bad qualities are, if you have any?\n\nYou want the interviewer to know that you can identify your short comings.  So it is important to find something about yourself that may be considered a bad quality, if not by yourself then others. \n\nBut I would suggest to identify small quirks NOT major crises.  You don't want to appear as unable to manage situations.\n\nSome negative qualities may be:  \n\n"I set my car "trip set" button to measure the miles between destinations and it drives my friends crazy".  (reason for this quirk would be to establish that you always plan ahead, that you measure your goals for the most expedient way to accomplish them)  then add that you feel that while some may see this as a bad quality I see it as being time efficient.\n\n"I think I may ask too many questions, I have been told since childhood that I just talk too much."  (reason for this is to establish that you are inquisitive)\n\n"I know I am the loudest person in the room." (reason for this may be to denote I AM important)\n\nBut basically look for small negatives that can been seen as strengths.\n\nAlways be positive, but not arrogant.\n\ngood luck tomorow........\n\n\nAnna M.
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anythin n everythin can b claimed as ur strength.. like team player skills, optimistic approach, positive outlook\nbut in case u r goin 4 an interview.. pls  do not mention any direct weakness like i m lazy or i sleep a lot...\ntell somethin like i m a workaholic person, or i try to b perfect in anythin else...\nthis though are negative qualities at individual level but can wil not hinder in functioning of any company or institution u r seekin to work with.