Interview practice: ⁨Secretary⁩

Interview day kit

From what the advert mentions, plus advice for any interview.

What to bring

Your national ID or passport
Two printed copies of your CV
Proof of your professional registration

How to prepare

Read the advert again and match each requirement to something you have done.
Prepare two or three short examples of your work, with what you did and what changed.
Find out what the organisation does in South Sudan: its projects, where it works, who it serves.
Plan your journey so you arrive 15 minutes early.

Questions to ask them

What would a typical week in this role look like?
What would success in the first three months look like?
What are the next steps after this interview, and when will I hear?

Practise the questions

Questions this interviewer is likely to ask, with a tip for each. Practise out loud: it really helps.

1.Can you tell us about your background and why you are interested in this secretary position?
Give a brief overview of your education and relevant experience, then link your motivation to the role and MSF’s mission.
Practise your answer
2.How do you ensure accuracy and professionalism when drafting official letters, reports, or other documents?
Explain your proofreading routine, use of templates, and any quality‑check steps you follow.
Practise your answer
3.Describe your experience managing incoming and outgoing mail, packages, and courier services. How did you keep everything organized?
Mention any tracking logs, registration registers, and how you coordinated with couriers to meet deadlines.
Practise your answer
4.What computer applications are you proficient in, and how have you used them in previous secretarial work?
List Word, Excel, email and internet skills, and give concrete examples such as creating spreadsheets, formatting documents, or managing calendars.
Practise your answer
5.Tell us about a time you had to handle multiple appointments and urgent requests at once. How did you prioritize and what was the outcome?

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Interview practice: ⁨Secretary⁩

Interview day kit

From what the advert mentions, plus advice for any interview.

What to bring

Your national ID or passport
Two printed copies of your CV
Proof of your professional registration

How to prepare

Read the advert again and match each requirement to something you have done.
Prepare two or three short examples of your work, with what you did and what changed.
Find out what the organisation does in South Sudan: its projects, where it works, who it serves.
Plan your journey so you arrive 15 minutes early.

Questions to ask them

What would a typical week in this role look like?
What would success in the first three months look like?
What are the next steps after this interview, and when will I hear?

Practise the questions

Questions this interviewer is likely to ask, with a tip for each. Practise out loud: it really helps.

1.Can you tell us about your background and why you are interested in this secretary position?

Give a brief overview of your education and relevant experience, then link your motivation to the role and MSF’s mission.

Practise your answer

2.How do you ensure accuracy and professionalism when drafting official letters, reports, or other documents?

Explain your proofreading routine, use of templates, and any quality‑check steps you follow.

Practise your answer

3.Describe your experience managing incoming and outgoing mail, packages, and courier services. How did you keep everything organized?

Mention any tracking logs, registration registers, and how you coordinated with couriers to meet deadlines.

Practise your answer

4.What computer applications are you proficient in, and how have you used them in previous secretarial work?

List Word, Excel, email and internet skills, and give concrete examples such as creating spreadsheets, formatting documents, or managing calendars.

Practise your answer

Interview practice: ⁨Secretary⁩

Interview day kit

What to bring

How to prepare

Questions to ask them

Practise the questions

1.Can you tell us about your background and why you are interested in this secretary position?

2.How do you ensure accuracy and professionalism when drafting official letters, reports, or other documents?

3.Describe your experience managing incoming and outgoing mail, packages, and courier services. How did you keep everything organized?

4.What computer applications are you proficient in, and how have you used them in previous secretarial work?

5.Tell us about a time you had to handle multiple appointments and urgent requests at once. How did you prioritize and what was the outcome?

Interview practice: ⁨Secretary⁩

Interview day kit

What to bring

How to prepare

Questions to ask them

Practise the questions

1.Can you tell us about your background and why you are interested in this secretary position?

2.How do you ensure accuracy and professionalism when drafting official letters, reports, or other documents?

3.Describe your experience managing incoming and outgoing mail, packages, and courier services. How did you keep everything organized?

4.What computer applications are you proficient in, and how have you used them in previous secretarial work?

5.Tell us about a time you had to handle multiple appointments and urgent requests at once. How did you prioritize and what was the outcome?

6.Why do you want to work for Médecins Sans Frontières, and how do you align with its humanitarian values?