Visualize yourself in a job interview for an administrative professional or support staff position. Describe the interview listing those things that may help to ensure that you be offered the position.
There are many parts to an interview, and I wasn’t sure how to answer this question so I decided to select one question and sell myself. When asked to tell about myself, I will explain that I began my career as clerk typist and that over a two years period, I advance to a department secretary, then a production scheduler, an inventory analyst and lastly to an engineering administrative assistant. Each progression provided the opportunity to not only improve the work flow and efficiency of the position I held, but to also improve the work flow and efficiency of the previous position. I found the success of each position was dependent on the accuracy and efficiency of the next position I strived to improve. I worked for the same company for many years because I thoroughly enjoyed what I was doing and I was able to make a positive contribution to the success of the company. As an engineering administrative assistant, I established and supervised the implementation of documentation policies and procedures, and regularly lead or participated in cross-functional teams. My vast retail experience helped me sharpened my skills in staff training, team building, conflict resolution and providing superior customer service. Although I am experience with Microsoft Office products and other computer software, I returned to school to expand my knowledge and skills and will received my administrative assistant certificate in May of 2014. I plan to further my education in order to continue to bring new knowledge and skills to company where I am employed. I am eager and ready to apply my skills to assist your company in reaching their goals.
If the interviewer asked me why the company should hire me, I would give my following qualifications: - Almost 30 years experience in secretarial and administration work - Good interpersonal skills - Can handle very difficult situations in a professional manner - Multitasking - Able to work under pressure and with minimum supervision - Very familiar with handling sensitive/confidential documents, information, and other materials - Work in the team - Proficient in Microsoft Office software programs - Familiar with modern office equipment - Multilingual
If they ask me why they should hire me when there are others who can answer phone, my answer would be:
Even though I am Deaf/Hard of Hearing, being there will bring new set of customers to the company. Just like the saying from the movie, Field of Dreams, "If you build it, they will come."
In addition to bringing new set of clients, I am an organized dedicated worker with excellent oral and written communication skills, fluent in American Sign Language, quick learner, and the fact that I returned to school shows that I am flexible in learning new skills that includes Microsoft Office software. I love working with computers and helping other people.
There are many parts to an interview, and I wasn’t sure how to answer this question so I decided to select one question and sell myself.
ReplyDeleteWhen asked to tell about myself, I will explain that I began my career as clerk typist and that over a two years period, I advance to a department secretary, then a production scheduler, an inventory analyst and lastly to an engineering administrative assistant. Each progression provided the opportunity to not only improve the work flow and efficiency of the position I held, but to also improve the work flow and efficiency of the previous position. I found the success of each position was dependent on the accuracy and efficiency of the next position I strived to improve.
I worked for the same company for many years because I thoroughly enjoyed what I was doing and I was able to make a positive contribution to the success of the company. As an engineering administrative assistant, I established and supervised the implementation of documentation policies and procedures, and regularly lead or participated in cross-functional teams. My vast retail experience helped me sharpened my skills in staff training, team building, conflict resolution and providing superior customer service.
Although I am experience with Microsoft Office products and other computer software, I returned to school to expand my knowledge and skills and will received my administrative assistant certificate in May of 2014. I plan to further my education in order to continue to bring new knowledge and skills to company where I am employed. I am eager and ready to apply my skills to assist your company in reaching their goals.
If the interviewer asked me why the company should hire me, I would give my following qualifications:
ReplyDelete- Almost 30 years experience in secretarial and administration work
- Good interpersonal skills
- Can handle very difficult situations in a professional manner
- Multitasking
- Able to work under pressure and with minimum supervision
- Very familiar with handling sensitive/confidential documents, information, and other materials
- Work in the team
- Proficient in Microsoft Office software programs
- Familiar with modern office equipment
- Multilingual
If they ask me why they should hire me when there are others who can answer phone, my answer would be:
ReplyDeleteEven though I am Deaf/Hard of Hearing, being there will bring new set of customers to the company. Just like the saying from the movie, Field of Dreams, "If you build it, they will come."
In addition to bringing new set of clients, I am an organized dedicated worker with excellent oral and written communication skills, fluent in American Sign Language, quick learner, and the fact that I returned to school shows that I am flexible in learning new skills that includes Microsoft Office software. I love working with computers and helping other people.