Foreign companies typically seek candidates with specific skills and a profile that aligns with their organizational culture. Therefore, questions in administrative job interviews tend to be more behavioral and situational, aiming to assess how the candidate reacts to different situations and how their previous experiences have prepared them for the position.
Below are some common questions you may encounter in an administrative job interview at a foreign company:
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About Your Experience and Skills
Tell me about your experience in [specific area of the job]. (Ex: Accounts payable, project management, customer service)
What software and tools are you proficient in? (Ex: Excel, ERP, CRM)
Describe a successful project you led or participated in.
How do you handle tight deadlines and multiple tasks simultaneously?
What was the biggest challenge you faced in your last job and how did you overcome it?
About Your Adaptability and Company Culture
Why are you interested in this position and our company?
How would you adapt to a new organizational culture?
Describe a situation where you had to work in a team with people from different cultures.
How do you handle feedback and criticism?
What are your long-term career goals?
About Your Proactivity and Problem-Solving
Give an example of an initiative you took to improve a process in your previous job.
How do you approach solving complex problems?
Describe a situation where you had to make an important decision under pressure.
How do you deal with ambiguity?
About English (or other language)
What is your level of English? (Practical tests of writing, reading, and speaking may be required)
Describe a situation where you used English in a professional setting.
Tips to prepare:
Research the company: Learn about the company's culture, values, and projects.
Prepare concrete examples: Use the STAR method (Situation, Task, Action, Result) to answer behavioral questions.
Demonstrate proactivity and passion: Show that you are a committed professional who is always looking to develop.
Practice English: If the job requires fluency in English, practice speaking and be prepared to answer questions in English.
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