Saturday 24 August 2013

Simple HR Interview Questions And Answers

In this post you can find General / Easy HR Interview questions for Freshers as well as experienced professionals. I am sure it will help you a lot.

Some of the general tips that a candidate must keep in mind before going for a HR interview are:

  • You must be fully up-to-date about the company in which you are going to attend the interview, so do some research.
  • Highlight the positive aspect of the company and make the interviewer feel that you have researched well about the company.
  • Know about the company thoroughly, and match your goals and objectives with company’s goals and objectives.
  • Clearly state when you will be joining the organization, industry always looks for responsible and honest employees.
  • Be specific and to the point. You don’t have to start with your high school percentages. Instead highlight on the recent past qualification.

Q1: Tell me about yourself.
A1: It is normally the most asked question in the interview. Answer the question by simply talking about your relevant experience and education. Don’t put forward your personal profile.

Q2: What do you know about the organization?
A2: This is the question where your prior research and homework about the company will work. Highlight the positive aspect of the company. Keep your answer short and noteworthy.

Q3: Why should I hire you?
A3: Answer the question by talking about your talents and skills that match the job profile. Give examples of related work experiences that you have accomplished.

Q4: What is important for you money or work/Position?
A4: You may answer this question by saying that money is very important, yet it’s not everything, there’s something beyond it, which is job satisfaction!

Q5: Why did you resign from your previous job?
A5: Do not criticize your previous employer or coworkers. You may say that you are looking for a more challenging role, you may also mention problem like buy out, merger etc.

Q6: How do you handle pressure? Do you like or dislike these situations?
A6: If you do perform well under pressure then give a descriptive example. At last you may say that high achievers tend to perform well in pressure situations.


Q7: Do you prefer to work alone, or do you work better in groups?
A7: I am comfortable in both the situations. In my early days of my career I had to manage a lot of task on my own. Later, I got the required support of additional staff and we worked as a team.

Q8: What are your career goals? Where do you see yourself in next 5 years?
A8: In next few years I would like to develop myself, so that I may contribute to the growth of the company. Further, I would also like to develop myself to take on higher responsibility.

Q9: If I/ we offer this job to you how much time would you need to join the company?
A9: Be honest and clearly state when you will be joining the company, industry always looks for responsible and honest employees. If you are already employed somewhere, tell the interviewer about the notice period (if any)/ date of relieving clearly. 


Q10: May I contact your present employer for reference?
A10: Be calm and composed and say “yes of course”. But not now as my employer is not aware of my job hunt once I am get selected you may contact him for reference. 

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