Executive Assistant applicants have rated the interview process at Edelman with 2.8 out of 5 (where 5 is the highest level of difficulty) and assessed their interview experience as 33% positive. To compare, the company-average is 63.4% positive. This is according to Glassdoor user ratings.
Candidates applying for Executive Assistant roles take an average of 14 days to get hired, when considering 4 user submitted interviews for this role. To compare, the hiring process at Edelman overall takes an average of 26 days.
Common stages of the interview process at Edelman as a Executive Assistant according to 4 Glassdoor interviews include:
One on one interview: 25%
Background check: 19%
Skills test: 19%
IQ intelligence test: 13%
Group panel interview: 13%
Phone interview: 13%
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I applied online. The process took 4 days. I interviewed at Edelman (Los Angeles, CA) in Jun 2010
Interview
The questions in Los Angeles are standard, handbook interview questions. Why are you looking to move companies? What is your best trait? Why do you want to work in this department? Etc.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Upon meeting the person I would be working for he said, "Look around my office. What's the first thing you would do?"
- 3-4 rounds of interview
- Virtual and face-to-face
- Ranges from 15-60 mins
- Conducted in both English and Cantonese
- Asked about role and salary expectations, client interest
I applied online. The process took 1 week. I interviewed at Edelman (New York, NY) in Sep 2014
Interview
One phone interview from corporate HR department (not in state of employment), one in-person 30min interview split between two executives met one-by-one. Each described how the office works, the roles of the other employees, expectations, "special projects" willingness, and the importance of teamwork which was not very possible because everyone worked nearly around the clock at least M-F but I suspect nights, weekends, holidays. I know I did.
I applied online. The process took 5 weeks. I interviewed at Edelman (Chicago, IL) in Jul 2013
Interview
Hiring and interview process was smooth. I'd interviewed previously with the HR professional, so we didn't go over any of the things we had previously. I had a half day interview, spending time with each person, I would be working with, including the person I was taking over for, as well as testing on applications. I was even able to discuss my benefits questions with the HR professional. The group did a thorough Interview, getting an understanding of whether I would fit into their team and be effective.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
none of the standard "interview questions" it was more of a conversation to find out my work style and ethics.