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Pepperdine University interviews FAQs
Administrative Assistant applicants have rated the interview process at Pepperdine University with 2.7 out of 5 (where 5 is the highest level of difficulty) and assessed their interview experience as 75% positive. To compare, the company-average is 75.9% positive. This is according to Glassdoor user ratings.
Candidates applying for Administrative Assistant roles take an average of 15 days to get hired, when considering 8 user submitted interviews for this role. To compare, the hiring process at Pepperdine University overall takes an average of 20 days.
Common stages of the interview process at Pepperdine University as a Administrative Assistant according to 8 Glassdoor interviews include:
One on one interview: 50%
Phone interview: 38%
Group panel interview: 13%
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The process took 2 weeks. I interviewed at Pepperdine University (Malibu, CA) in Oct 2016
Interview
Behavioral interview based. Questions are fairly casual. Said Job does not require any technical questions and are only looking for a good match. One needs to beware of their values that are brought up frequently during the whole process
I applied online. The process took 4 weeks. I interviewed at Pepperdine University in Sep 2025
Interview
A challenging interview process with some tricky questions. The interviewers were well-prepared, and the interview lasted a long time. Many candidates for one open position. I still enjoyed meeting the interviewers and would apply again if another option opens.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Describe a time you had to manage a difficult or demanding faculty member. How did you handle the interaction?
I interviewed at Pepperdine University (Los Angeles, CA)
Interview
They were kind and asked forward questions. I shared about a time when I failed and learned from it and what I will bring to the team. They were honest about benefits and work environment.
It was a quick phone interview. I sent an email the week before, but they did not reply so I sent a follow-up emails. The interview went smoothly and it was a learning experience.