INTERVIEW QUESTIONS FOR RECEPTIONISTS,
SECRETARIES, OFFICE ASSISTANT, AND FRONT-OFFICE PERSONNEL

* Do you consider yourself a patient person?

* Are you an introvert or an extravert?

* How do you describe your personality?  What would you change?

* Do you speak any other languages?

* Are you able to multitask?

* What office equipment are you able to use?

* How has your attendance record been?

* How are you with handling accents?

* How do you handle stressful situations?

* How many phone lines are you comfortable handling?

* Are you capable of handling multiple inquiries; staff, front door, customers, phone?

* What software are you comfortable using?

* Are you comfortable placing cold calls to leads and existing clients?

* Do you have experience making national and international travel arrangements?

* Are you willing/capable of traveling should we require you to accompany a manager or executive on a business trip?

* What is typical attire for you while working? Dress slacks? Casual?

* How are you at handling as-needed projects? Do you mind unexpected tasks?

* Do you consider yourself a brisk worker, or one who is slower paced yet persistent and consistent?

* Outline the types of people or teams that you'd supported over the years.