COMMON QUESTIONS DURING INTERVIEW
“make sure open sa google ang role skills (example Social Media Manager Skills)”
“dapat naka smile and ang voice & dapat energetic”
“gamit ng earphone para klaro”
“kung pwede ikaw lang isa sa kwarto para di ka mahiya mag English”
E: Hi Jean, How are you?
Y: I am doing great Sir/Maam/Carla. How about you?
E: (Answer sila.)
Y: That’s great!
E: Can you tell me about yourself.
Y: Yes, thanks. I am (name). You can call me (nickname). I am
(married/single). I attended training for Virtual Assistance and worked for a
year. We ended up with my employer because of Covid 19. I worked on
social media management, FB ads management, Pinterest management,
some data entry, Calendar, and email management, and a little graphics.
That’s it, Sir.
E: Why do you want to work in our company?
Y: This is a give and take relationship. I want to work in your company to
help grow your business. In return, you will help me develop my skills and
grow as a person.
E: What are your strengths? What is your edge over other applicants?
Y: I am confident to do the work and I have self-awareness of the position
alone. I have skills in social media management, Facebook ads
management, graphics, article writing, data entry, bookkeeping, calendar
management, and email management.
E: What are your weaknesses?
Y: I want you to know that I am not perfect. Sometimes I focus too much on
the details. I want it to be as perfect as I can.
E: How much is your rate?
Y: ahm.. How much do you offer Sir? (baka mas mataas pa kase sa $500).
E: Where do you see yourself 5 years from now?
Y: Well I'm excited by this position in your company because I see myself 5
years from now, I have deep expertise in this sector. I know I have some
great opportunities here.
E: Do you have a question?
Y: For now no, I just hope you will give me a chance to prove to you my worth
as your Virtual Assistant. I look forward to working with you soon.
E: Are you available anytime?
Y: Yes, very much!
E: If we hire you, what will make you happy and loyal to us
Y: If the company will provide supportive leadership and empower us (as
employees).
E: What’s the #1 thing you did not like about your previous employer?
Y: She is a sometimes narcissist. (meaning lack of empathy)
E: What is the MBPS of your internet connection?
Y: 20 MBPS
E: Who is your internet provider?
Y: PLDT
E: What are the specs of your computer?
Y: HP, Core i7 processor, 4GB RAM
E: What kinds of skills do you think are most important for a Virtual Assistant
to have?
Y: Social media management, Facebook ads management, Graphics, Article
writing, Graphics, Data entry, Bookkeeping, Calendar management, and
Email management
E: What special skills have you gained working as a Virtual Assistant?
Y: Oral communication and writing skills, computer skills, and effective
decision-making skills
E: Why would you be a good fit for this position?
Y: Because I possess all the skills and experience that you're looking for. I'm
pretty confident that I am the best candidate for this job role. It's not just my
background in the past projects, but also my people skills, which will be
applicable in this position.
E: What do you like about this project??
Y: Because I am truly motivated to acquire this position and will give you my
best work after being hired. I treat this as an opportunity to show genuine
enthusiasm for not just the position but also for working in your company.
E: Share a time when you picked up new skills quickly on the job.
Y: When I learned how to manage a record-keeping system in my previous
client.
E: Share a time when you handled a high-pressure situation.
Y: When I handled multiple tasks in a day. It was so stressful. What I did was
respond immediately and tell my boss about it. I wanted him to know that I
was overly tasked.
E: Please tell us about a specific time or situation when you failed and how
did you handle it?
Y: First things first, I stay calm. I had this specific task in which I did
something wrong and not the whole task. I immediately talk to my boss and
relay the problem. I reworked it and the ending is a success.
E: Please tell us a story of a specific time or situation you handled a task you
didn’t know how to do.
Y: I had a task and I don't know where and how to start. So I asked my boss
and told him to be specific about what I am going to do. Because maybe, I
just misunderstood it. I provided him details if it's correct based on my
visualization.
E: What is the most I like about your work before?
Y: I developed my time management skills in handling many projects, tasks,
and deadlines.
E: What is the most disliked thing about your work before?
Y: Some clients with just contracts only. Because I prefer long term
employment
E: How did you end up as a Virtual Assistant (“VA”)?
Y: Because of this Pandemic Covid 19. It hit my previous client's business
and so I was laid off.
E: What do I do when I am downside?
Y: It's either I keep doing what I'm doing or do something to try and pick my
back up.
E: How would you describe your technical ability
Y: I can say, I have technical skills because I can analyze big data. I have
social media experience. I know project management and technical writing.
E: What are you most challenged by in terms of your skills
Y: consider previous challenges I've faced like effective leadership and
management.
E: Tell me about a time you went above and beyond your manager's /
teacher's expectations of your work. Please explain your answer in one
paragraph. *
Y: When I have a project I completed it with a clear goal and work overtime
and on weekends without being asked. I anticipated the needs of the job and
did what was expected of me before I was asked. Lastly, I put feedback into
action which is to impress things as I can in my job.
E: How can you ensure success in this position that you're applying for?
Please explain your answer in one paragraph. *
Y: I prioritized and worked towards my goals that's why I am focused. I can
make your job easier and deliver exceptional results. I am a good team
player and I have a passion for my job.
E: If a client gives a task you have no knowledge about how you will fulfill it?
*
Y: I will explain the situation to my client and describe the problem.
Thank you Sir for the time. Have a great day!