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									Share an experience you had in dealing with a difficult person and how you handled the situation.  | 
									
										
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									Share an experience in which you effectively operated a telephone switchboard. | 
									
										
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									Share an example of when you went above and beyond the "call of duty". (Look for answers that show the candidate is dependable.) | 
									
										
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									Share an experience in which you successfully shared a difficult piece of information. (Make sure that the candidate has open lines of communication.) | 
									
										
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									Provide an effective method you have used to greet patrons, determine nature of visits, and direct them to destinations. | 
									
										
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									What is the key to success when communicating with the public. | 
									
										
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									Provide an example when your ethics were tested. | 
									
										
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									Share an experience in which your attention to detail and thoroughness had an impact on your last company.  | 
									
										
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									Please share an experience in which you presented to a group. What was the situation and how did it go? | 
									
										
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									Name a time when your patience was tested. How did you keep your emotions in check? | 
									
										
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									How do you balance cooperation with others and independent thinking? Share an example. (Try to determine if the candidate has a cooperative attitude or is otherwise good-natured.) | 
									
										
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									Provide an example of a time when you were able to demonstrate excellent listening skills. What was the situation and outcome? | 
									
										
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									Provide an experience in which you scheduled appointments and maintained appointment calendars. | 
									
										
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									Share an experience in which you effectively performed administrative support tasks. | 
									
										
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									Provide an experience in which you resolved a difficult complaint from a customer. | 
									
										
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