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How are you today? | HRs usually ask this question to set the mood and environment for the interview. No matter what your day’s experience has been, it would help if you positively answered this question with a smile on your face. Keep your answer short and simple, like: “I am doing great, thank you. It’s good to be here.” |
Tell me something about yourself? | This is one of the first few questions that HR Managers ask candidates. As simple as it sounds, the question is quite tricky as it will put you (the candidate) on the spot. In a pressurizing and challenging situation like this, it is important to stay composed and calm. Try to analyse what your interviewer is intereste... |
Why do you want to work for us.Why do you think you are a good fit for this role? | This question aims to help the interviewer understand whether or not you know the job profile’s requirements if you are a suitable candidate for the role, and what is your intent/goal behind choosing the company and the particular job role. Your answer must convince the interviewer that you are indeed a good fit for th... |
What do you consider to be your strongest and weakest points? | Another tricky question up the HRs sleeves, this is a direct hit to divulge your best and weakest qualities both as an individual and a professional. The interviewer wants to know more about your characteristics to judge if you are the right candidate for a particular job profile. While answering this question, always ... |
What motivates you? | This is a straightforward question that demands an honest and inspired answer. When you answer, stick to things like job satisfaction, achieving your career goals, becoming a valuable part of the team, sharpening your professional skills, and excitement for new challenges, as the primary motivators for excelling in you... |
What holds more importance for you: work or money? | There’s only one way to answer this question – work comes first. Even if money is a vital driving factor for you, remember that interviewers want individuals who’re passionate about working in their company. A few examples to help you frame this answer: “For me, work is a priority. I feel like if I’m satisfied with wha... |
Why do you want to leave your present job.Why are you looking for a job change? | One of the most common HR interview questions, this question is mainly directed towards experienced professionals. Whatever your reason be for a job change, be it a bad working environment or low salary package at your current company, do not divulge such information. Do not talk negatively about your present employer ... |
Tell us about your salary expectations? | When an interviewer asks this question, don’t get too eager to put a number on yourself. Instead, show your commitment towards the job and then frame your answer as something like this: “To be honest, the role interested me, and that’s why I wish to work for your company. And I hope to be compensated according to my sk... |
What is your aim in life? | This answer needs to be on point and practical. You need to show the interviewer that you have a vision in life and are set out to do something in life. After listening to your answer, they should feel like you’re a goal- oriented person and have the confidence to hire you.You could say something like this: “Presently,... |
How would you be an asset to our company? | When you answer this question, merely don’t point out your good qualities like honesty, punctuality, dedication, team spirit, etc. These are the qualities that any company’s management will expect from a candidate by default. Talk about these qualities in the context of past experiences depicting that you are a reliabl... |
How well can you handle stress and pressure? | This is a pretty straightforward question aimed to understand how do you conduct yourself and handle workplace pressures. Usually, corporate jobs come with their quota of stress and anxiety. It takes experience and agility to manage the pressure and stress of the daily grind of the workplace. This is how you can frame ... |
How do you feel about working overtime or at odd hours? | You must try to be as honest and clear about your intentions and comfort zone while answering this question. Do not agree to working overtime or on odd hours to bag the job, or later you’ll find yourself stuck where you aren’t comfortable. Try to use a diplomatic tone in your answer: “Sir/Ma’am, if I’m required to put ... |
Assuming we hire you, how long would you be with us? | The aim of asking this question is to get a sense of your long-term plan. Essentially, the interviewer wants to know if training and mentoring you will be worth the effort and time. They need to see if you’ll invest your time in the company in return. Nobody wants to invest in candidates who take up jobs whimsically or... |
If needed, would you be willing to relocate for this job? | With this question, the interviewer wants to know if you can take up field jobs and tasks that require extensive traveling. Do not say “Yes” straightaway – build your answer. It will only make you look desperate. If you have familial obligations to stay at your location, make sure to state it honestly. Understand the t... |
Do you consider yourself a team player? | By this question, the interviewer asks whether you can work and collaborate with others in an organization. So, answer this question positively. Your answer should make the interviewer believe that you will fit in well with the team they assign you to and contribute to the company individually and as a part of the team... |
Do you have any serious medical issues that we should know? | This is a crucial question that often makes it to most HR interviews. Interviewers ask this question to understand if you are suffering from any severe or life-threatening illness that hampers your productivity. When you answer this question, only mention serious conditions like cancer, epilepsy, heart diseases, etc. A... |
What is your work ethic? | HRs usually ask this question to judge what kind of an employee you will be and if you are a professional through and through. This question aimsto divulge if a candidate is disciplined, organized, and well-behaved. While answering this question, focus on your core strengths and posit them as your work ethic, like so: ... |
How do you deal with criticism? | This question aims to judge your attitude toward feedback or criticism and how you react to feedback. The key to answering this question is to make the interviewer understand that you’re open to constructive criticism and feedback. While you should exude confidence, you should never come off as a stubborn or ignorant p... |
What would you rate yourself on a scale of 1 to 10? | As a rule of thumb, do not convey the message that you are completely perfect and that there’s no scope for improvement anymore. The trick is not to sound overconfident but also keep yourself in the good graces of the interviewer: “On a scale of 1 to 10, I will rate myself an 8. The reason for this is because I know th... |
Suppose you win a lottery now that ensures you are set for life. Would you still work, or would you quit? | Do NOT, under any circumstance, say “Yes” to this question! Any employee who’s purely materialistic and money-centric isn’t a valuable asset to an organization. If you show that a job is only a means to earn money and that you could easily give it up if a lump sum is handed to you, no company will ever want to hire you... |
Do you think you are overqualified for this job role? | This trick question is directed to understand if a candidate is boastful or humble. There’s a thin line between confidence and overconfidence, and you must never sound overconfident before the interviewer. Even if you are overqualified for a particular job, don’t mention it out loud. Frame your answer like this: “No, S... |
Would you rather be liked or feared? | You must answer this question diplomatically. No interviewer will like to hear a candidate saying they would love to be feared at the workplace. Here’s what you can say: “Honestly, I would love to be well-liked and respected in my organization. For me, respect is necessary at my workplace. I would never like to be some... |
What sets you apart from other candidates? | Since you are a candidate who’s not aware of the strengths and weaknesses of other candidates, make sure you start with this point as a disclaimer. This shows that you know you’re not in a position to judge other candidates and pit yourself against them. When answering, frame it like this:“I’m sure that this profile ha... |
In the past year, what steps have you taken toward upskilling? | The question is pretty self-explanatory. Generally, companies expect professionals who’re always learning and gaining new skills to create value for their organization. So, if you say that you haven’t done anything in the last year to improve your professional knowledge, they might swap you for another candidate who ta... |
Are you good at time management? | This is a straightforward question that demands a simple and honest answer. For this question, you could say:“I take on a very professional approach to time management. It’s my habit to make schedules and timelines for work to complete my tasks before the deadline. I also make to-do lists and make sure to stick to my r... |
Would you be willing to lie for the company? | This is an extremely tricky question. Although it is not a very common question in HR interviews, you should be prepared for it. If you’re asked this question, answer diplomatically, like so: “Sir/Ma’am, my inclination or willingness to lie for the company would depend on the situation and the outcome. If my lie can br... |
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