"I spend a lot of my day training new staff, writing training manuals, and handling customer disputes. I am the go-to administrator for all junior admins, in a variety of departments. I love that I can influence the work of so many people, on a daily basis."

The interviewer would like to know what tasks and duties make up the bulk of your day. Discuss your primary responsibilities, who you support, who you talk to in a day, and how you handle a large workload.

"A typical day for me begins at 8 AM and ends around 6 PM. When I first arrive, I ensure that my executive is all set with the materials she needs for her meetings. I call all of her appointments to double confirm they are coming in. Then, I check all of my emails. Mid-day, I start to take lunch orders for the group. I answer calls, email inquiries, and file the morning's work. Before leaving for the day, I ensure that my executive's appointments are all set for the following day and that there are zero unanswered emails or voicemails to which I must return. I have a great system to keep me organized and on task."