Administrative Assistant applicants have rated the interview process at MIT with 2.6 out of 5 (where 5 is the highest level of difficulty) and assessed their interview experience as 60% positive. To compare, the company-average is 74.2% positive. This is according to Glassdoor user ratings.
Candidates applying for Administrative Assistant roles take an average of 14 days to get hired, when considering 11 user submitted interviews for this role. To compare, the hiring process at MIT overall takes an average of 31 days.
Common stages of the interview process at MIT as a Administrative Assistant according to 11 Glassdoor interviews include:
Phone interview: 35%
Group panel interview: 24%
One on one interview: 24%
Background check: 6%
Other: 6%
Skills test: 6%
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The interview process easy and direct. I met with the appropriate amount of people and did not feel like it was too much. It was a good interview process and allows you to move through the process quickly.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Ask about how previous experience related to the position
I applied online. The process took 3 weeks. I interviewed at MIT (Cambridge, MA) in Feb 2025
Interview
First Interview : Virtual Second Interview: In person / panel interview
Be prepared to know in depth information of that department and their admins . The process between submission of application and call from HR is a long one. Must pass the initial phone call before moving on.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
They'll ask about your experience, strengths, and interest in the position. Be prepared to answer behavioral questions
I applied online. I interviewed at MIT (Cambridge, MA)
Interview
The interviewer was very nice and made the process very simple and less nerve wracking. Explanined the job and answered any questions I had. Seemed like he enjoyed and knew what he was doing.