Issues with staff members arise unexpectedly in business. The candidate must have experience mitigating risks related to staff disputes and potentially high turnovers. It is the responsibility of the business administrator to create solutions that are beneficial for your company and workers when resolving these issues. The administrator follows proper business protocol when explaining new ideas to workers and ensures that they understand how the changes affect them. What to look for in an answer:

• Experience resolving staff disputes and risks to the company
• Demonstrates interpersonal communication skills
• Understands the needs of workers and the company

Business administrators negotiate new contracts with customers and other businesses, and they establish partnerships. Strong legal ethics and comprehension of contract acquisition is necessary for the position and helps your company secure more beneficial deals for new business. The administrator must have strong skills in getting higher earning opportunities through contract acquisition and prevent actions that could prove detrimental to the company and its public image. What to look for in an answer:

• Experience acquiring new contracts and business opportunities
• Strong and ethical negotiations skills
• Mitigates all risks when starting new business ventures

A business administrator hires new staff and cultivates new talent when staffing needs arise. He or she is detail-oriented and conducts a thorough screening process for all prospects. The administrator reviews talented candidates for special projects that meet the desired skill sets. The candidate must have experience following legal protocol for hiring staff and avoid discriminatory actions that lead to lawsuits. What to look for in an answer:

• Experience in hiring qualified and talented staff
• Knowledge of employment policies and avoids discriminatory actions
• Proven track record for cultivating high-quality talent

Business administrators are responsible for marketing their company through effective strategies. Digital marketing is a cost-effective solution that generates a higher return on the investment. A candidate that has experience in digital marketing and automation understands how to tap into vital marketing resources and promote the business to a broader audience. What to look for in an answer:

• Experience in digital marketing and automation
• Utilizes all marketing resources cost-effectively
• Candidate has skills in company branding and online advertising strategies

A business administrator addresses a large group of workers regularly and must have strong public speaking skills. He or she must present attributes of strong leadership with compassion and maintain a professional demeanor. The candidate must refrain from creating a hostile work environment, and workers should feel at ease when addressing concerns or asking questions. Pay attention to the candidate’s attitude when answering the question. Arrogance doesn’t indicate that he or she is a strong leader. What to look for in an answer:

• Strong public speaking and communications skills
• Views workers as a team and not competition
• Strong leadership skills

Business administrators have to interface with several internal and external parties, including suppliers and vendors who may prove difficult to work with sometimes. This question can help hiring managers identify candidates with superior negotiating, problem-solving and conflict resolution skills. A skilled business administrator candidate's answer should demonstrate the ability to work effectively with suppliers regardless of the situation. A candidate's answer should emphasize:

• Problem-solving skills
• Conflict resolution skills
• Good negotiating skills