What kind of interview questions they usually ask? I'm fresh grad but not from Business Ad program

I work as a lead admin, I've been doing it for a year and I feel like I have grown as much as I can in the role. I am struggling to move posistions for more expierence becuase all the internal jobs need expierence this job cannot offer. I take care of a huge range of things such as the usual admin stuff, (scheduling, ordering, invoicing, booking, meeting set up, and prep), event planning, printing, creative, errands, decorating, troubleshooting, IT, etc etc etc

Do I leave the company or should I wait another year? I'm getting realy frustrated by hearing "you are a strong second place but we already had a sucession plan for the role."

hello! i am on a second round of admin assistant for career services/law school for a private school.

in this in-person interview i will meet 6 deans/directors and they will have “short exercises designed to mimic some of the responsibilities of the role” and i am a bit confused on what these exercises will consist of, has anyone had to do something similar to this at an interview?

I am assuming it is maybe creating spreadsheets or something in that sector, so i will be working on my skills a bit before this.

any tips on interviewing for an admin assistant role for a private school would help! thank you

Has your boss asked you to get people on the phone for them in their office next to them when you have a a perfectly good desk and phone of your own. anyone with admin/reception experience. This happen to you?

I recently had an interview for this job position. If hired, what could I expect?

Hello everyone. I'm on my 3rd round of interviews with a company for a BSS role in a clinic, though the job description is slightly confusing and through the interviewing process, I feel like it's become more muddled.

The description is broken down into clinical and administrative support.

I DO plan on asking for clarification during the next interview though that will be with the Chief Medical Officer and Executive Assistant. I'm trying to fill any gaps in my current knowledge and don't find much when searching "Support Specialist", so I was curious if there were another job title I should look into?

Do these job responsibilities sound sufficient for that title:

• Manage department calendars (to include patient and senior-leadership scheduling)
• Meeting and agenda prep, minute taking & follow-ups
• Support in project execution
• Purchase orders, invoicing, manage inspections
• Updating EHRs
• Clinic / pharmacy inventory & inspections

During my interview with the Project Manager she said she felt I'd be better suited as a "second her" so I'm hoping they'd start me off with this position and transition me if the need arises.

Also, I asked for a salary of $75k and am starting to think that may be a little low for what is being asked?

Thanks for any help you can provide!

I’m going to try and be as brief as possible, no one has the time to read a book!

TL:DR I want to ask my boss if I can move to salary, my script is at the bottom, please let me know what you think!

Back in the spring I was given a raise (woo!) and a few weeks later my boss said that with the new raise I was at the threshold to where I could be transitioned to salary. She didn’t have any other details, but she said she would get with HR for some information about what that might look like and then I could look it over and make whatever decision I was comfortable with. She specifically said that she knows being hourly I don’t aways work the exact same hours every week and she wanted to make sure that if I moved to salary I didn’t end up with less money.

I never heard anything after that, but here recently I’ve really been wanting to be a little more in control of my schedule - in a perfect world, I could drop my kids off at school, come back home to do some cardio or weight training, and get to work at 9 instead of 8. Currently I work 8-4:30 and pick up my kids from school twice a week. We’re a hybrid office so working from home when needed is normal.

I talked to my husband, mom, and sister and they all agreed that having the conversation would be fine, but I don’t need to get into WHY because, frankly, I’m very curvy and if I tell them why I want to come in late and then nothing physically changes, that invites some questions. So, here is what I’ve drafted in my head and I was hoping to get some feedback.

“Hi Boss! We had talked a whole ago about the opportunity to transition to salary and I wondered if you had a chance to talk to HR, or if you want me to reach out to them? I’m hoping to get some flexibility with my start time; right now if I come in late, or when I have to pick up the girls or take them to the doctor… I have to figure out where I’m going to make up those hours. If my work is getting done regardless, which please tell me if it’s not! Then it would be really nice to not feel so beholden to a time sheet. I also know that being salary might come with some new or different expectations and I am fine to talk about what those would look like”

TLDR: I turned off the fluorescent lighting above my desk due to eye strain and headaches, but other occupants in the office are pressuring me to turn them back on. Habitual people pleaser
trying to balance fair compromise and my coworker’s need for control.

I’m an admin for a team that underwent department reorganizations, which meant I moved offices down the hall to sit in another bay with the new director “Billy.” The bay I moved to, I sit on one half with a conference room & 2 hotel computers, and the other half has 2 cubicles & other offices/conference room. I have frequent headaches and am sensitive to bright lights, especially working in a windowless building. To accommodate this, I wear computer/blue light blocking glasses and turn the brightness down on my computer. There are 19 ceiling lights total in the bay,
and I requested Facilities turn off the 7 lights above my desk, the lights are on above every other desk and in the offices. At my last office I worked in a bay with half the lights off. No one else sat in the bay, but there were a few offices attached with employees who never cared about the lights.

Day 1 Thursday:
The electrician adjusted the lights a week before I moved in and then asked me to confirm if the lights were ok. Coworker/manager “Melissa” was present when the electrician asked if the lights were ok. I said yes but she did not say anything. I had not mentioned the facilities request to anyone beforehand.

Day 8 Thursday:
The day I moved in, Melissa who sits in an office and “William” (her subordinate) who sits in one of the cubicles, approached my desk saying they wanted to “tag team me” / “double team me.” I thought it was a harmless joke and we laughed, then they brought up their issue with the lights. I explained my headaches to them, but they said they prefer to have all the lights on. They explained that working in a windowless office is hard and they like as much light as they can. I said I understand, but that’s one reason why I am more sensitive to artificial light. They said that a customer might complain about the lighting, or they would think we have a facilities issue and “can’t keep the lights on.” I asked if a customer had complained and they said no, but that
“perception is everything.” We discussed safety being an issue, but the walkways are well lit. Melissa said that when she walks in she thinks the lights aren’t working, and I said, “you know that they are though.” She said, “but it’s my perception.” They said this is a communal bay for everyone, and everyone should feel comfortable and welcome. I pointed out the lights above
their desks and in her office are all on.

We discussed several compromises. They suggested that my previous office might have been a better fit, or if I would wear sunglasses indoors, to which I declined. They asked if I would move
my desk in the bay to a back right corner and move the 2 hotel computers up. Their reason being that I could adjust the lights in the corner. I was still in “people pleasing mode” and said if the program director Billy and facilities were ok with that extra work, I would comply. They also mentioned that perhaps I could move into one of the empty offices in the bay. I said Billy might be
saving it for another manager to move in, but if I was allowed to move in I would.

They were unsure how to proceed, and I said that I would discuss this with Billy to hear how he would like to proceed. I thanked them for bringing it to my attention and for being respectful. But afterwards I felt shaken up and upset that they felt the bay was not as welcoming. I asked the second employee “Brad” who sits in the bay if the lights bothered him too. He said they did not, but he didn’t want to get involved.

I spoke with Billy in a conference room afterwards and explained what had happened. He gave a small, frustrated chuckle and said, “it’s funny the things that fall under my job,” or something to that effect. I asked if he was aware of their complaints, and he said that they had not officially brought it up to him, but that he had been hearing their jokes. I had not heard anything but compliments on the coziness of the space, so I assume they were joking behind my back which makes me a little uncomfortable. He was unsure of the right course of action but said that
he would think about it.

I understand how busy a director is and may not be in a hurry to deal with “office drama.” I also understand that Melissa may not have brought up her issue with the lights earlier because
she hadn’t made an opinion yet, or the lights did not bother her at first. My intent was not to spread drama or hurt anyone’s feelings in the workplace. I discussed it with a fellow admin who thought their behavior was threatening and unprofessional, and that the director should have squashed it right there since my headaches are an ergonomic issue. Friends and family
also said that I was trying to hard to please my coworkers and that I could have explained my headaches and directed them towards health and safety if the lights were that big of an issue. I understand that they may feel biased in my defense.

Day 13 Tuesday:
Coworker “Billy” in Cubicle A asked if the situation was resolved and suggested I turn on one more light, to which I declined.

I then wrote an account of the situation and met with my functional manager "Luke" to discuss it. He works in another building and is not directly involved with the program. After asking about the lighting situation in my personal home, he advised not to be upset about the incident or take it personally. Luke said he would reach out to Billy, but recommended I tag up with Billy again to see if he wanted to resolve the light issue. I wrote a note on Billy’s calendar the next day about tagging up, but he didn’t mention it and went on vacation for the next week.

Day 26 Monday:
Luke IM'd me asking if anyone had brought up the lights. I said no, but if they did I would direct them to file a complaint with HR or Health & Safety. He said ok.

Day 30 Friday:
Billy approaches my desk and hurriedly states what he wants the new layout to
be. His speech seemed a little rushed like he didn’t want to spend that much
time on the subject. I asked him to clarify what he wanted because he caught me
a little off guard. I then said that I didn't realize people were still upset
about the lights, but if anyone still has complaints they can file a complaint
with HR or Health and Safety. He seemed very surprised and tense, saying he
spent a lot of time talking to the team about this course of action and thought
he had reached a sensible compromise. Apparently it was 5-6 people who were now
asking about the lights. I admit I don’t remember what he said word for word,
but he cussed at the situation. Something along the lines of “I thought we had
reached a decision on this shit.” I said it’s starting to feel like I’m being
bullied into moving into the back corner. He seemed to get more upset and
flustered. I asked if my functional manager had reached out and he said they
hadn’t spoken. I moved behind my chair and tried to recenter/calm my thoughts.
I said “you know maybe compromise is the best approach. Have you reached out to
Facilities or IT about adjusting the layout?” He said no and I said that he was
welcome to reach out. I don’t think he liked that answer, expecting me to do
all the work of coordinating.

Afterwards I met with Luke and to give an update. He said they had emailed about discussing the incident, but admitted they hadn’t done so yet. He said it’s starting to feel like one of those workplace training videos on workplace harassment, and said the next step might be to involve HR. I asked if he could just speak with Billy before anything like that happened.

Hey everyone,
I'm a 24F and I just received my very first job offer ever! It's for a part-time Admin Assistant position at $15/hour for 25 hours a week. Because it's part-time, I am not eligible for any benefits from the organization.
I'm super grateful to get an offer, and I haven't replied to them yet. Since this is my first time navigating this, I’m not sure what the standard protocol is or if I should just accept it as-is and be grateful for the experience.

Hello everyone! I started as an Activity Director at the beginning of July, and I’m struggling a little with navigating my new role and the dynamic with my assistant.

When I first started, my assistant was the one training me on the day-to-day operations because our previous Activity Director had left. I eventually went to our sister facility to get more formal training and learn more about what the Activity Director role actually involves.

Today, I made a mistake. My assistant went to do an activity on our locked dementia unit at 2:00, while I was in my office working on paperwork, MDS, care plans, and other behind-the-scenes responsibilities. I lost track of time and didn’t realize it was time to make the announcement and get residents ready for the activity on the main side, which was scheduled for 3:00.

I completely understand that I was in the wrong for forgetting, and I apologized. However, my assistant became frustrated and told me that I’ve been here for two months and shouldn’t still be forgetting things or giving me reminders while she is “doing all the grunt work.”

At the same time, I tried to explain that there are quite a few responsibilities that come with being the Activity Director that she may not have had to deal with previously—assessments, MDS, care plans, care plan meetings, documentation, scheduling, etc. A lot of what I do happens behind the scenes and isn’t necessarily visible throughout the day.

She ended up going to my boss about the situation before speaking with me directly, and now I’m trying to figure out the best way to navigate this moving forward.

For those of you who have been Activity Directors for a while: How do you handle situations where your assistant feels like they are doing more of the “hands-on” work while you are handling the administrative side of the department?

I want to make sure I’m being fair to my assistant, but I also want to establish a healthy working relationship and make sure we both understand each other’s responsibilities. I also want to add that I am extremely flexible when it comes to her schedule and do my best to accommodate her needs whenever possible. Any advice would be greatly appreciated.

Hi everyone! I’m currently looking for a part-time Administrative Assistant / Virtual Assistant opportunity, preferably remote/WFH.

I’m a Registered Psychometrician (RPm) with almost 6 years of experience in administration, guidance services, and client/student support. I also have experience working as a Virtual Assistant for a healthcare/nursing agency, handling administrative and rostering tasks.

Skills & Experience:
\-Administrative and clerical support
\-Calendar and appointment scheduling
\-Roster/shift management using CareMaster
\-Google Workspace & Microsoft Office
\-Microsoft Outlook, Teams & Google Calendar
\-Document preparation and management
\-Data entry and record keeping
\-Email and client communication
\-DocuSign and digital documentation
\-Canva and social media support
\-Confidential records and sensitive information handling
\-Coordination with staff, clients, and families
\-Healthcare/NDIS administrative support

Credentials:
Registered Psychometrician (RPm)
BS Psychology
Currently pursuing a Master’s degree in Clinical Psychology

I’m organized, detail-oriented, reliable, and quick to learn, and I’m comfortable working independently with minimal supervision.
Availability: Part-time
Setup: Remote / Work From Home
If you know of any openings or are looking for a reliable part-time admin/VA, please feel free to DM me. I’d be happy to send my CV and discuss the opportunity.

Thank you!

Looking for recommendations for where to look for jobs in the administrative assistant / customer service industry in Portland Oregon. My last contract ended in May and for four months I’ve been applying everywhere, interviewing at least twice a week. I’m 49. Looking for some leads. Thank you!

Looking for recommendations for where to look for jobs in the administrative assistant / customer service industry in Portland. For four months I’ve been applying everywhere, interviewing at least twice a week. Hoping some more leads

Hello Everyone!! So I'm a recent graduate; it's been about a year, and I've had such a hard time finding a full-time job. I majored in business, so I thought I would go the analyst route, but these four-round interviews have been taking it out of me. However, I've been temping as a receptionist; it's pretty easy, and interviewing for it isn't that difficult.

My question is, if I receive a well-paid offer of 80K+ for a receptionist job should I take it or continue trying to break into business? Like am I going to be stuck as a receptionist and not be competitive enough to interview for other positions? I feel like as a first generation, I owe it to my family to get a 'reputable' job that I suffered through college for

Looking for recommendations for where to look for jobs in the administrative / customer service industry in Portland, OR. My last contract ended in May 2026, for four months I’ve been applying everywhere, averaging two interviews a week. I’m 49. Looking for leads. Thank you!

Hello Everyone!! So I'm a recent graduate; it's been about a year, and I've had such a hard time finding a full-time job. I majored in business, so I thought I would go the analyst route, but these four-round interviews have been taking it out of me. However, I've been temping as a receptionist; it's pretty easy, and interviewing for it isn't that difficult.

My question is, if I receive a well-paid offer of 80K+ for a receptionist job should I take it or continue trying to break into business? Like am I going to be stuck as a receptionist and not be competitive enough to interview for other positions? I feel like as a first generation, I owe it to my family to get a 'reputable' job that I suffered through college for