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      HR Assistant Interview

      22 Feb 2026
      Anonymous interview candidate
      London, England
      No offer
      Positive experience
      Average interview

      Application

      I applied through a staffing agency. I interviewed at A&O Shearman (London, England) in Sept 2024

      Interview

      Overall a very pleasant experience with friendly interviewers. The questions were role specific and the interviewers were a nice pair. Its a shame that I didnt progress but I enjoyed the experience overall

      Other HR Assistant interview reviews for A&O Shearman

      Personal Assistant Interview

      22 Mar 2024
      Anonymous employee
      Brussels
      Accepted offer
      Positive experience
      Average interview

      Application

      I applied online. The process took 2 weeks. I interviewed at A&O Shearman (Brussels) in Mar 2024

      Interview

      I had a first phone call screening before being invited for an interview. After a positive feedback, I had been invited for a second interview which has been positive as well. Afterwards I’ve been contacted for an offer for the PA position.

      Interview questions [1]

      Question 1

      Why did you choose the Allen & Overy law firm? Why did you apply for this position ? How do you manage your stress when having a lot of tasks to do?
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      HR Assistant Interview

      24 Apr 2020
      Anonymous interview candidate
      New York, NY
      No offer
      Neutral experience
      Easy interview

      Application

      I applied online. The process took 6 weeks. I interviewed at A&O Shearman (New York, NY) in Feb 2020

      Interview

      I first had a phone interview with their external recruiter. Then I got the second phone interview with an internal HR manager. After a few days, I followed up and they said they would like to have the third phone interview with the same HR manager. She asked me the questions she missed last time, and then I was offered to come to their office to have an onsite interview the very next day. The on-site interview lasted for 1.5 hours, and I met 6 people in total. After a few days, I was told that I was selected as a candidate for the final interview, but they were not sure when the final interview will be. I was following up several times but they just told me to wait. After 4 weeks of waiting, they told me that they already hired someone else and they won't do the final interview with me.

      Interview questions [6]

      Question 1

      Why made you interested in this position?
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      Question 2

      What is the biggest achievement in your life?
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      Question 3

      How do you feel about receiving feedback?
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      Question 4

      Give me three adjectives to describe your ideal work environment.
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      Question 5

      What HR software have you used? Have you used Workday?
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      Question 6

      What type of communication do you prefer? (face to face, phone, email etc.)
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