Secretary Mock Interview

Practice 25 Secretary interview questions covering scheduling, communication, and office coordination.

Question 3 of 25

Tell me about your cash handling experience.

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Rachelle Enns is an interview coach and job search expert. She works with candidates to perform their best in employment, medical, and post-secondary admission interviews.

"I have not yet had the opportunity to handle cash in any previous roles; however, I am very trustworthy, excellent with numbers, and able to handle the responsibility that comes with the task of handling funds."

Rachelle Enns

Rachelle Enns is an interview coach and job search expert. She works with candidates to perform their best in employment, medical, and post-secondary admission interviews.

"I have handled cash for many years - first, as a cashier at a grocery store, then as a bank teller, and now in my roles as a professional administrator. In my current position, I am required to count and balance any cash at the end of the day, and deposit it at the bank in the night deposit slot before I go home. I have never had a discrepancy."

Rachelle Enns

Rachelle Enns is an interview coach and job search expert. She works with candidates to perform their best in employment, medical, and post-secondary admission interviews.

Some administrators handle cash regularly, and many handle the petty cash for their office. Simply share any cash handling experience that you have even if you were not in an administrative role at the time.

Remember working at that fast food restaurant or grocery store as a teenager? You can draw off of that experience, as well. Share where you worked, how often you handled cash, and if you were responsible for balancing your drawer at the end of each shift.

Rachelle Enns

Rachelle Enns is an interview coach and job search expert. She works with candidates to perform their best in employment, medical, and post-secondary admission interviews.

"I have been handling cash on the job since I was a teenager. It's no problem for me. I have strong attention to detail and can ensure there are no discrepancies."

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25Secretary Interview Questions & Answers

1.Describe a bad customer service experience you have had in the past and how you handled it?

2.Why do you want to be an office administrator?

3.Tell me about your cash handling experience.

4.Tell me about a time when you improved communication between yourself and a co-worker or client.

5.What signs of trust have you demonstrated in the past while working?

6.Explain your greeting and how you handled phone calls at your previous employment.

7.Why did you leave your last job?

8.You have been asked to set up a meeting. Quickly go over the steps you take to make this meeting happen.

9.Tell me about yourself.

10.Have you ever coordinated an event? How did it go?

11.How does this administration position fit into your career goals?

12.How proficient are you with Microsoft Excel?

13.Have you ever taken a role in a company that hasn't fit into your long-term career plans?

14.Do you always double check or proofread your work?

15.How many days were you absent from work last year?

16.Do you prefer doing work on a routine day-to-day basis or do you prefer mixing up your routine occasionally?

17.Tell me about your relationship with your previous boss.

18.Looking at your resume, it seems there are specific skills necessary for this position that does not stand out. How do you think you will be able to compensate for these missing skills?

Secretary Mock Interview

Tell me about your cash handling experience.

25Secretary Interview Questions & Answers

1.Describe a bad customer service experience you have had in the past and how you handled it?

2.Why do you want to be an office administrator?

3.Tell me about your cash handling experience.

4.Tell me about a time when you improved communication between yourself and a co-worker or client.

5.What signs of trust have you demonstrated in the past while working?

6.Explain your greeting and how you handled phone calls at your previous employment.

7.Why did you leave your last job?

8.You have been asked to set up a meeting. Quickly go over the steps you take to make this meeting happen.

9.Tell me about yourself.

10.Have you ever coordinated an event? How did it go?

11.How does this administration position fit into your career goals?

12.How proficient are you with Microsoft Excel?

13.Have you ever taken a role in a company that hasn't fit into your long-term career plans?

14.Do you always double check or proofread your work?

15.How many days were you absent from work last year?

16.Do you prefer doing work on a routine day-to-day basis or do you prefer mixing up your routine occasionally?

17.Tell me about your relationship with your previous boss.

18.Looking at your resume, it seems there are specific skills necessary for this position that does not stand out. How do you think you will be able to compensate for these missing skills?

19.How do you handle a larger than average workload?

20.Have you requested extra responsibilities in any of your previous roles?

21.How do you handle stress?

22.Judging by your resume, you appear to be overqualified for this secretary position. What would keep you here, if you were offered the job?

23.Have you ever broken a confidentiality agreement?

24.Do you have any questions for me?

25.What are the top duties of your current position?