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      Front Desk Receptionist Interview

      Jul 25, 2023
      Anonymous employee
      Washington, DC
      Accepted offer
      Positive experience
      Average interview

      Application

      I applied through an employee referral. I interviewed at American University (Washington, DC) in Sep 2021

      Interview

      It was a pretty average experience. They asked b=very basic questions. They asked my strengths and weaknesses. They also asked if I liked interacting with people, which was very important in this job.

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      What are your strengths and weaknesses
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