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Question
Tell me about your administrative experience.
Question Intent
To get a sense of how much experience you have with administrative tasks.
Answer Tips

Administrative means office experience. Tell the interviewer about any experience you have with filing, photocopying, database updating, e-mailing in a professional context, answering phone calls in a professional context etc.

Employment Sector
Question
Do you have any experience in researching or drafting diplomatic cables, preparing briefing notes, talking points or speeches?
Question Intent
To see if you have experience with multiple styles of succinct writing.
Answer Tips

If you don't have this specific experience, talk about your writing skills in a broader sense. Show the interviewer that you are able to write in different styles so they will be confident that you will be able to adjust your writing style in their position as needed.