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Question 20 of 35 for our Office Assistant Mock Interview

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Question 20 of 35

Tell me about a complex project you were tasked with completing under deadline.

At times, the office assistant may be asked to handle time-sensitive tasks. The hiring manager asks this question to understand the experience you have handling tight deadlines and how you maintain your composure.

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  • 20. Tell me about a complex project you were tasked with completing under deadline.

      Why the Interviewer Asks This Question

      At times, the office assistant may be asked to handle time-sensitive tasks. The hiring manager asks this question to understand the experience you have handling tight deadlines and how you maintain your composure.

      Written by Luke Duggan on January 27th, 2022

      What You Should Say

      Give the hiring manager the impression that you can maintain your composure when faced with tight deadlines. If handling stressful situations is not one of your strong suits, describe how you have worked to handle this better. Include an example of how you handled it as an office assistant.

      Written by Luke Duggan on January 27th, 2022

      Answer Example

      "When I first started as an office assistant, I realized I didn't handle stressful situations well. My manager wanted a quick turnaround regarding an inter-department memo, and I did not take the extra few minutes to re-read it. After that experience, I made improvements to handle tight deadlines more effectively. I use calming techniques when I feel that I am tensing up. If the task involves a document that I need to type, I'll re-read it (usually out loud) to make sure it sounds correct."

      Written by Luke Duggan on January 27th, 2022