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      Administrative Assistant Interview

      24 Jul 2013
      Anonymous employee
      Little Rock, AR
      Accepted offer
      Positive experience
      Easy interview

      Application

      I applied online. The process took 3 weeks. I interviewed at FEMA (Little Rock, AR) in Jul 2013

      Interview

      I applied online by a state-run job search application, although I could have applied via FEMA's website. I submitted my resume on a Thursday afternoon. A week later, I received a call from an HR manager to set up an interview the following Wednesday (almost three weeks after I applied). I went in and first my with the HR manager who gave me an overview of the position (hours, job title, etc). She then asked me a few general questions about my resume (about my degree and prior experience). Afterwards, I met with the two individuals I would be assisting, if I got the job. They asked me about my prior administrative/clerical experience and then proceeded to tell me about the job and their own duties. At the end of the interview, I was offered the position and accepted. After I accepted, I was fingerprinted and had to fill out a large stack of various federal forms. I was also informed the position pays $14 an hour. **Just so others are aware, I was told it can take up to four weeks to get your initial paycheck.**

      Interview questions [1]

      Question 1

      Please tell us about your prior administrative/clerical experience.
      1 Answer
      1

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      Administrative Assistant Interview

      22 Nov 2024
      Anonymous interview candidate
      Minneapolis, MN
      Declined offer
      Neutral experience
      Average interview

      Application

      I applied online. The process took 2 months. I interviewed at FEMA (Minneapolis, MN) in Aug 2024

      Interview

      Very standard federal process. They have to ask certain questions and write down your answers. Don't sweat it too much because passing the federal background check is more important in a way. If you have good basic interview skills and speak from your heart as well as your head, you'll do well.

      Interview questions [1]

      Question 1

      Why did you apply for this job.
      1 Answer

      Administrative Assistant Interview

      26 Apr 2012
      Anonymous employee
      Accepted offer
      Positive experience
      Easy interview

      Application

      I applied online. The process took 6 weeks. I interviewed at FEMA in Sept 2010

      Interview

      I had worked for FEMA previously, so interviewed in person at that time. Basically, they did a background check and made an offer for the DAE position.

      Interview questions [1]

      Question 1

      They wanted to know my experience in the field.
      1 Answer

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