Top HR Interview Questions and Answers for Job Seekers

This page is designed for the Job seekers who are looking for the job, this page contains the top HR Interview Questions and Answers which may very helpful during interview.

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Tell me something about yourself ?

This is the most frequently asked interview question by almost all the interviewers.

Thank you, Sir/Ma’am for this opportunity.
I am from Hyderabad City and belong to a farmer family. There are 4 members in my family including me. My father is a farmer and my mother is a home maker. My sister is doing graduation.
On an individual front, I perceive myself as a confident, conscientious and hardworking person. I am able to carry out assigned task without hesitation, provided the instructions are clear and I am always been a fast learner and I have zeal to learn new things and do work in efficient and smart way.
I would not say that I am the best person sitting in front of you than the other person but I will make all efforts to reach the goals of company.

What are your hobbies?

Hobbies should be according to you, sometimes interviewer may ask about your hobby details so be cautious.
Plying Cricket, Listening music, Reading books, Traveling and so on.

List of HR Interview Questions and Answers

Tell us your strengths with your weakness?
Why should I hire you?
Tell me about your technical/professional background?
What is more important to you money or job?
Why do you want to work in our company?
What are the differences between smart work and hard work?
Are you ready to relocate or travel?
What motivates you to do good work ?
What makes you angry and happy?
If hired then how long would you expect to work for us?
Would you lie to the company?
Tell us something about our company?
How much salary do you expect from our company?
Why did you resign from your previous job?
How many hours a week normally you can work?
How do you feel about reporting to a junior?
Looking back on your last position, have you done your best work?
Do you consider yourself successful?
Tell me/us about your dream job.

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What is your vision/philosophy towards work?
What have you done to improve your knowledge in the last year?
Why do you think you would do good at this job?
Do you think your skills match this job closely?
If you were hired as a manager then what would you look for?
What are the qualities do you look for in a boss?
Are you applying to other companies as well?
Have you ever worked in a job you hate?
Would you rather work for job satisfaction or money?
What was the toughest challenge you have ever faced in previous company?
How could you have improved your career progress?
Are not you overqualified for this position?
How do you feel about working nights and weekends?
Where do you see yourself five years from now?
Tell us about a situation when your work was criticized.
What do you know about our company’s product/services?
Describe the workplace where you will be most happy and productive
Why does this role interest you or why have you applied for this job?
Why do you think should we take you for this job?
What is your greatest strength?
Are you willing to change your project/profile when required?
What skills do you want to develop to succeed in this role?
Can you work under pressure?
How has your experience prepared you for your career?
What do you plan to be doing in five years time?
What contributions could you make in this organization that would help you to stand out from other applicants?
Given the chance, how would you alter your education?
What sort of criteria are you using to decide the organization you will work for?
Which part-time job did you enjoy the most and why?
What sort of serious problems have you experienced, and how have you handled them?
Do you or have you in the past experimented with illegal drugs?
What newspaper/magazine/book do you read?
Which is more important to you, your salary or your job?
What have you found to be the biggest source of motivation in your life?
What sorts of things cause you stress, and how do you deal with them?
Do you know anyone who works with this company?
Describe your management style?
How would you be an asset to our organization?
What was the toughest decision you ever had to make?
Tell me something about our company.
Have you ever had a problem with your peer? Can you give us an example?
Why do you consider yourself a suitable candidate for this position?
Tell us some of your weaknesses.
Are you comfortable working in a team?
How do you rate your communication skills?
You do not have all the experience we need for this position?
If you were hiring for this position then what qualities would you look for in a potential candidate?
Will you be happy to re-locate, if required?
For how long do you expect to stay with our organization?
Discuss your weaknesses and how do you plan to overcome it
Are you willing to work for long hours, if the project demands that from you?
What is more important to you money or success?
If you are asked to do something different in your job then what would it be and Why?
Why have you applied for this particular job?
What made you choose this college?
Which subjects did you dislike and reason?
How would a professor who knows you well describe you and one who does not know you well?
Would you be willing to take a drug test before joining?
If you had your entire life to live over then what would you do differently and why?
In what areas do you need to improve your skills sets?
What are your career options right now?
Tell me honestly about the strong points and weak points of your boss (company, management team, etc.)

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What good books have you read lately?
Tell me about a situation when your work was criticized.
What are your outside interests?
How do you feel about reporting to a younger person (minority, woman and so on.)?
Would you lie for the company?
Looking back, what would you do differently in your life?
Tell me about the most boring job you have ever had.
Are you willing to relocate or travel?
How could you have improved your career progress?
How many hours a week do you normally work?
What was the toughest challenge you have ever faced?
What are your goals?
Tell me something negative you have heard about our company.
We are considering two other candidates for this position.
Why should we hire you rather than someone else?
Tell me about a time you did not perform to your capabilities.
Tell me about an effective manager, supervisor, or other person in a leading role you have known.
Give an example of a time when you were asked to accomplish a task but were not given enough information. How did you resolve this problem?
Why did not you participate more in extracurricular activities?
Are you applying for other jobs?
What is your philosophy towards work?
What are your areas of concern?
If you are rejected today, then what will you do?
Have you discussed about your job with your family?
What have you done to improve your knowledge in the last year?
May I contact your present employer for reference?
What is the most enjoyable part of working in a company?
Do you think you are a quick learner? Give an example.
Which technology you like the most?
What is new story happening in India?
Have you ever taken part in any technical fest?
Do you think IT field in India is growing up?
Have there been instances, when your decision was challenged by your colleague or manager?
Don’t you think, you are overqualified for this position?
Would you like to ask us anything?
If you are allowed to change one thing about your last job, what would it be?
On a scale of one to 10, rate yourself on the basis of Dedication.
What was your favorite subject in engineering? Why?
How would you manage a person who is not at all contributing to the overall team effort?
Imagine a mirror in front of you and recommend your image to us by looking into the mirror i.e. give a third party recommendation to yourself.
Talk about any topic for 2 / 5 minutes.
Considering the way this interview has gone then do you think we will select you?
What do you think needs more time and attention? For example, Professional life or personal life?
How do you strike a work-life balance?
Tell me one thing about yourself you would not want me to know.
How would you feel about working for someone who knows less than you?
What would you do if one of your team members was not fulfilling his responsibilities and it was adding burden on you?
What techniques and tools do you use to keep yourself organized?
Tell me about a time when you had to give someone difficult feedback. How did you handle it?
Do you have any relative or acquaintance in our company? What does he/she state about his/her experience with our company?
Why is there a gap year in your education can you explain because we are not looking for student having gap?
Do you believe in hard work or smart work?
What do you do in your spare time?
Tell us something about your interests.
What has been the most unforgettable moment of your life?
What is your favorite memory from childhood?
On a scale of 1 to 10, rate this interview.
Do you have any questions for us?

HR Interview Tips (HR Interview Questions and Answers)

What to do in Interview Process:

Understand the job requirement
Match the requirement to your profile
Gather as many details about the company as you can
Wear a neat and modest dress
Mind your body gestures
Talk clearly while answering the questions, do not fumble
Keep your mindset positive and enthusiastic
Maintain discipline throughout the interview process
Carry important papers and copy for your resume
Always follow up with a thank you note restating your interest in the position

What not to do in Interview process:

Do not swear
Failing To Make Eye Contact
Do not slouch in your chair
Do not say you weren’t looking for a job
Having Bad Posture
Do not say you might have to take a call during the meeting
Do not Sit Before Being Offered a Chair
Failing To Smile
Playing With Something On Table
Crossing Your Arms Over Your Chest
Playing With Your Hair/Touching Your Face
Do not make negative comments about previous employers or professors (or others).
Do not Act Too Familiar or Be Too Comfortable With Your Interviewers
Weak Handshake
Do not Dress Inappropriately or Pay Little Attention to Your Appearance
Do not Lie or Make up Answers

Hope you have got almost all the questions and answers which are asked in the interview. All the best for your interview and hope these questions and answers will help you to crack the interview at that time.