Sample Job Interview HR Questions With Answers.

Here are some very important HR questions which are often asked during Interviews and I believe these answers can really help you to get through.......

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1)  Tell Me Something About Yourself ?

2) What Are Your Strengths?

3) What Are Your Weaknesses?

4) How Do You Handle Pressure / Can You Work Well Under Pressure?

5) What Are Your Short Term Goals?


6) What Are Your Long Term Goals?

7) Where Do You See After 5 Years?

8) Why Should We Hire You?

9) What Is Your Salary Expectation?

10) Why Do You Want To Leave Your Current Job?



11) Do You Prefer To Work Alone Or As A Team Player?

12) What Made You Choose Your Major / Stream?

13) Why Didn’t You Pursue A Career In Your Major / Stream?

14) Why Do You Want To Work For Us?

15) Are You Willing To Travel?



16) Are You Willing To Take Risks?

17) What Do You Know About This Company?

18) What Do You Seek From A Job?

19) How Do You Evaluate Success?

20) During Your Performance Reviews, What Criticism Do You Hear The Most?



21) Is There Anything Else That We Should Know About You That Would Impact Our Decision?

22) If I Tell You, You Are an IDIOT, a FOOL, a RASCAL; Can You Think Anything Positive About It?

23) If You Were an Animal / a Can Of Soup / Some Other Random Object Which One Would You Prefer & Why?

24) What Will You Do If You Are Asked To Give a Bribe?

25) Suppose I Tell You I Don’t Like Your Face? Then Why Should I Select You?



26) If Your Boss Is Taking All The Credits For Your Work, What Will You Do?

27) Suppose You Find Yourself In a Deserted Island. What Three Things You Will Need To Survive?

28) How Do You Think You Conducted Or Performed During This Interview?

29) How Mobile Are You?

30) Why From ECE To IT Domain?



31) If After Sometime You Start Disliking The Job? What Would You Do?

32) What Have You Learnt From Your Failures?

33) Tell Us An Incident Where You Had a Problem With Your Team-Mate. How Did You Handle It?

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Why should we hire you? - Job Interview Answers.

The interviewer asks this question just to find out how your skills, experience and knowledge can add value to the job.Well to answer this question you need to learn what they are looking for and then tie them with your strengths. This ensures that you are a viable fit for the position.


The more detail you give the stronger your answers will be. Try to summarize all your accomplishments and relate what makes you unique.


The question can also be

"Why should we hire you over other candidates?"

OR

"Why should we hire you over the others waiting to be interviewed?"

Your answers can be:


1) You should hire me because I’m the best person for the job. I realize that there are likely other candidates who also have the ability to do this job. Yet I bring an additional quality that makes me the best person for the job - my passion for excellence. I am passionately committed to producing truly class results.


2) I believe I’m the perfect fit for this position. I’m very detail oriented, and I organize my work and time very efficiently. But what makes me unique? If I were in your position I would hire myself because of the passion for this industry and my optimistic personality. I want to make more of an impact than just doing my job. I don’t want to blend in with the company; I would rather want my addition to improve it.


3) There are two reasons I should be hired. Firstly, my qualifications match your needs perfectly. Secondly I’m excited and passionate about this industry and the position and will always give my 100%.


4) You should definitely hire me. I have a proven track record of success throughout my education. My education graph always kept roaring with time. This position requires someone who has the ability to solve problems quickly and who can logically add value to the job. I believe my skills and abilities matches perfectly with the requirement and what makes me the unique candidate is my passion towards my work and industry. So I’m confident I’ll be the best candidate for this position.


5) I’m a perfect fit for this position. I have three years of experience in this technology and my skills enable me to develop better products in less time. On top of that I’m a great team player that gets a long with everyone.


6) This position seeks a Quality Assurance Manager, I’m confident I’m the best person for this job. I have earlier worked with xyz Software Company and I was in charge of a team that was responsible for the quality of three different applications. I have adept knowledge in Quality assurance, Product support and even some creative processes that will benefit a quality assurance team. I love mentoring junior employees since I believe in sharing knowledge to everyone in the company who work with me. So I strongly believe that I’ll be the best candidate due to the combination of my experience, my management skills, abilities and my desire to provide growth in employees.


Always remember:

“Never compare yourself to other applicants who are vying for the same position”

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- Tell Me Something About Yourself ?

- What Are Your Strengths?

- What Are Your Weaknesses?

- How Do You Handle Pressure / Can You Work Well Under Pressure?

- What Are Your Short Term Goals/Career Aspiration?

- What Are Your Long Term Goals/Career Aspiration?

- What Makes You Stand Out From Other Candidates?

- Where do you see yourself 5 years from now?

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Tell Me Something About Yourself - Job Interview Answers.

Try to introduce some of your most important employment-oriented skills as well as your education and accomplishments to the interviewer. Answer to this question is very important because it positions you for the rest of the interview. That's why this statement is often called the " Positioning Statement".


One should take the opportunity to show his/her communication skills by speaking clearly and concisely in an organized manner. Since there is no right or wrong answer for this question hence it is important to appear friendly.


Your answer can be:


1) I am a person with strong interpersonal skills and have the ability to get along well with people. I enjoy challenges and looking for creative solutions to problems.


2) Besides the details given in my resume, I believe in character values, vision and action. I am quick in learning from mistakes. I am confident that the various tests that you have conducted will corroborate my competencies aptitude and right attitude for the job.


3) I attended G.I.E.T where I majored in Electronics and Communication Engineering. My hobbies include basketball, reading novels and hiking. I’m an easy going person that works well with everyone. I enjoy being around different types of people and I always like to challenge myself to improve at everything I do.


4) I went to GIET, Gunupur where I majored in Electronics & Communication Engineering. Afterwards, I started my career at Mumbai as a software engineer in LnT Infotech. I've been there for 3 years now. I love solving riddles and puzzles and I also enjoy jogging, reading and watching movies.

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- What Makes You Stand Out From Other Candidates?

- What is (are) your Strength (Strengths)?

- What is (are) your Weakness (Weaknesses)?

- Can you work well under pressure? (Or How well do you handle stress and pressure?)

- What are your short term goals/career aspirations?

- What are your long term goals/career aspirations?

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Can You Work Well Under Deadlines Or Pressure? - Job Interview Answers.

Here the question is : How well do you handle stress and pressure?


The best answer to this question is “Yes”. Working well under pressure is a good strength/trait to have. But saying yes is not enough; you need to explain how you can handle pressure situation to bring the best out of it. Tell the interviewer that you work the same with pressure and without pressure.


Your answers can be:

1) Sir, I can handle pressure of work. Whenever there is pressure of work, we need to tackle it from the mental and physical stand-point. Mental stand-point would mean being in a state of relaxation and composure so that I do not feel stressed out during the course of my work and from physical stand-point; I always prioritize my job in their exact order of merit and importance so that I can dispose them off quickly and effectively.


2) I work well under pressure because I don’t panic. I use the pressure to help me work more efficiently. I maintain self control and work as efficiently as possible. At times, I try to prioritize and plan as much as I can.


3) Working under pressure has always been a learning experience for me because it helps me grow. I have always worked well during deadline, and I always learned how to work more efficiently afterward.


4) Well I believe I work the same if there’s pressure or not. I try and take the emotional factors and work hard regardless of down time. I always prioritize and organize my work and hence that gives me a Psychological advantage over pressure. At times whenever time becomes a constraint I put extra effort and time to meet the deadline. So pressure has nothing to do with my work.

ALSO READ THE ANSWERS FOR:

- What Makes You Stand Out From Other Candidates?

- What is (are) your Strength (Strengths)?

- What is (are) your Weakness (Weaknesses)?

- What are your short term goals/career aspirations?

- What are your long term goals/career aspirations?

- Where do you see yourself 5 years from now?

- Why should we hire you over other candidates?

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What Is (Are) Your Strength (Strengths)? - Job Interview Answers.

This is a simple and popular interview question. Generally people answer it in two ways. There are people who simply state their strength like “I am Young, Dynamic, Intelligent, Smart and so on…”. Such answer is neither right nor wrong but does not help u in any way also.


Secondly there are peoples who state their strengths and explain them how he can use his strength for the job and industry.


Do not simply state your strength. Everyone has some strength, all you need is to convert them into benefits. In short, try to advertise yourself by converting your features into strengths.

“EVERYONE CLAIM THEY ARE HONEST, HARDWORKING, SMART AND SO ON….. BUT
WITH AN EXAMPLE IT IS MUCH MORE BELIEVABLE.”

Your answers can be :

1) I am a hard worker and because of this ability I can work for additional hours to accomplish my tasks.I am commitment oriented and hence I always enjoy the trust and confidence of my team mates which enables me to perform my duties very easily.


2) I am adaptable, so I can handle any type of people and situations and also bring out the best from them in spite of conflicting situations or opinions. I am a quick learner, so I can any subject quickly and analyze my job and add value to it as well as I can identify the problem and solve them faster and better.


3) My strength is that I have very strong values and ethics and a very good eye for detail. I believe in strong relationships and have a very supportive family and very good friends.


4) I’ve always been a great team player and therefore I can work efficiently to produce quality work in a team environment.I can accomplish a large amount of work within a short period of time hence I get things done on time.


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Your answer can be:

“Well, I believe I am good at planning and execution, and working with people. I’ve always been good at detailing all the steps too. Even in college, I used to spend time organizing my week and planning a strategy to tackle each class and assignment. I love working in a team environment where I try to use strengths of each individual in a team and hence produce the best results.”


Q: WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN A SMART WORKER & A HARD WORKER?

"A hard worker always do right things but a smart worker always put things right."

Q: TELL ME ON THE BASIS OF WHICH STRENGTH SHOULD WE SELECT YOU?

As an individual, I am a package of all my strengths that I have stated to you and I strongly believe that if you have to select me, you have to do so for all my strengths put together and not for one strength in isolation. However if you still insist that you would like to select me for a specific strength than the prerogative is yours sir.

ALSO READ THE ANSWERS FOR:

- What is (are) your Weakness (Weaknesses)?

- Can you work well under pressure? (Or How well do you handle stress and pressure?)

- What are your short term goals/career aspirations?

- What are your long term goals/career aspirations?

- Where do you see yourself 5 years from now?

- Why should we hire you over other candidates?

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What Is (Are) Your Weakness (Weaknesses)? - Job Interview Answers.

There’s a saying –

“However small the thorn maybe it has the ability to pierce.”

Never say you are a Workaholic, a Perfectionist, etc. because it sounds negative. Try to convert these negative biased qualities into positive ones.


For Example,

In place of Workaholic you can say you are a hard worker and always willing to work for extra hours.

In place of Perfectionist, you can say you are detail oriented and like to set high standard for work.

“Try to specify your weakness as your strength and also highlight it as a benefit.”

Your answers can be:

1) One of my weaknesses as I perceive is occasional compromise on time for quality and perfection.


2) I feel I am not very detail-oriented. I’m a person that wants accomplish as much as possible. I realized this hurts quality and therefore I‘m trying hard to find a balance between quality and quantity.


3) At times even when I need help, I try to solve my own problems instead of asking a co-worker who might know the answer. This would save me more time and I would be more efficient. I’m working on knowing when it would be beneficial to ask for help.


4) I've been told a few times I'm too much detail oriented. I do make it a practice of checking my work at least once or twice to make sure that it's absolutely accurate.


5) I believe one of my weaknesses is my impatience. Whenever I work in a team and any of the team members don’t perform up to the expectation, I get impatient and annoyed. I understand if they are working hard and if their portion is difficult, but sometimes a person can’t do the assignment due to incompetence and laziness. I know I can help out by explaining things to some people and encouraging lazy people by reminding them of deadlines. I know it’s bad to be impatient, but I’m definitely working on it.



Q: BASED ON WHICH WEAKNESS SHOULD WE REJECT YOU?


Since I have identified my own weaknesses, you may be assured that I am constantly working on them to get them reduced day by day. And i am confident in the near future most of my weaknesses may not be there at all. So I strongly believe that you shouldn't reject me for any of my weakness.

ALSO READ THE ANSWERS FOR:

- What Makes You Stand Out From Other Candidates?

- What is (are) your Strength (Strengths)?

- Can you work well under pressure? (Or How well do you handle stress and pressure?)

- What are your short term goals/career aspirations?

- What are your long term goals/career aspirations?

- Where do you see yourself 5 years from now?

- Why should we hire you over other candidates?

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What are your Short Term Career Goals? - Job Interview Answers.

“Never simply state your Short term goal but move a step further by stating the steps you are taking to achieve them.”

Short term goal depends upon where you stand right now. A person with 5 years of experience will have different short term goals than a person with no work experience.

"An idealist believes the short run doesn't count,

A cynic believes the long run doesn't matter

A realist believes that what is done or left undone

in the short run determines the long run."

Your answers can be:

1) My short term goal is to find a position where I can use the knowledge and strength I have. I want to participate in the growth and success of the company I work for.


2) I want to see myself as a software developer in your esteemed organization where by with all my skills and enhanced learning I shall be able to make valuable and meaningful contribution to your organization.


3) My short term goal is to learn everything I can about marketing. I want to be in a position where I can contribute what I’ve learned through education to gain some practical and real life Experience. Hence my immediate goal is to learn and become skilled in all aspects of marketing.


4) My short term goal is to become a marketing analyst. I’ve learned the basics of marketing during my first two years and hence I am raring to take on challenging projects.


5) My short term goal is to get into a management position. The last five years of my career I have concentrated on learning and acquiring all the managerial skills. Recently I’ve taken more responsibilities in management because I eventually want to become production manager. I feel I’m doing a diligent job by volunteering for extra work to gain more experience and hope to be in a management position within a year or two.

ALSO READ THE ANSWERS FOR:

- Tell me something about yourself?

- What makes you stand out from other candidates?

- What is (are) your Strength (Strengths)?

- What is (are) your Weakness (Weaknesses)?

- Can you work well under pressure? (Or How well do you handle stress and pressure?)

- What are your long term goals/career aspirations?

- Where do you see yourself 5 years from now?

- Why should we hire you over other candidates?

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Where do you see yourself five (5) years from now? - Job Interview Answers.

Well this is a similar question to the short term goals question but you need to answer them differently.


Your answer can be:

1) I see myself as a Senior Software Engineer in your esteemed organization where by with all my enhanced learning and skill, I shall be able to make up a valuable and meaningful contribution to your organization.


2) In five years, I want to be a senior analyst (Senior Software Engineer/Manager/Lead). I want to expertise to directly impact the company in a positive way.


3) Although I really enjoy working as a Software Engineer, I want to eventually become a manager. I want to continue gaining experience, and after learning many different aspects, I see myself in management.

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- Tell Me Something About Yourself ?

- What Are Your Strengths?

- What Are Your Weaknesses?

- How Do You Handle Pressure / Can You Work Well Under Pressure?

- What are your short term goals/career aspirations?

- What are your long term goals/career aspirations?

- What is (are) your Strength (Strengths)?

- What is (are) your Weakness (Weaknesses)?

- Can you work well under pressure? (Or How well do you handle stress and pressure?)

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What are your Long Term Career Goals? - Job Interview Answers.

Generally such questions are asked by the interviewer to check how serious the candidate is about his career. Avoid answers as “becoming rich and retiring early”. These are incorrect answers.

Try to give an ambitious answer that shows you really love your career. Be descriptive and try to convince them that you are a hard worker and not just a mediocre one.


Your answers can be:


1) My long term goal is to be an instructor. I have always loved to teach and hence I would like to grow newer employees and help co-workers where ever I can.


2) After a successful career, I look forward to write a book on Programming Language. I think working smart is important and I have many ideas. So after gaining more experience, I am going to write a book.


3) My long term goal is to become partner for a consulting firm. I know a lot of hard work determination and patience is required to become a partner. Many people fail to become a partner. But that’s not going to stop me anyway from working hard and learning everything I can. I know it’s going to be tough but becoming a partner is a long term goal of mine and I am going to work towards this goal throughout my career.


4) My long term goal is to become director of a company. I know it sounds a little too ambitious but I’m smart and willing to work hard a lot.

ALSO READ THE ANSWERS FOR:

- Tell Me Something About Yourself ?

- What Are Your Strengths?

- What Are Your Weaknesses?

- How Do You Handle Pressure / Can You Work Well Under Pressure?

- What are your short term goals/career aspirations?

- Where do you see yourself 5 years from now?

- What are your salary expectations? (Or What kind of salary are you looking for?)

- Do You Prefer to Work Independently Or On a Team?

- Why do you want to leave your current job/organization/company?

- Why should we hire you over other candidates?

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Questions You Can Ask The Interviewer During HR Interview - Job Interview.

Usually at the end of the interview, the interviewer asks you if you have any question for them. Sometimes candidates get tensed and ask very silly and irrelevant questions. It is important that you ask intelligent and relevant questions. Therefore, make sure you prepare some questions before the interview so that you can learn more about the company and the position.


Here is a small list of questions you can ask the Interviewer:


- What would be some of my duties in the first year of employment?

- Is the company culture more on the casual or more on the formal side?

- Can I know more about the Training and the Induction Programme of your company?

- What brought you to this company and what keeps you motivated to stay part of the team instead of working for one of your competitors?

- What attracted you to this organization?


- How do my skills compare with those of the other candidates you have interviewed?

- Can I have your feedback so that I can learn the pros and cons about my performance and hence improve myself?

- What is the most important contribution that this company expects from its employees?

- What advice would you give to someone in my position?

- Can I learn more about the work culture of the company?


- Can you let me know about the company’s commitment to equal opportunity and diversity?

- Does this job lead to other positions at the company?

- Tell me some of the skills that you want in a candidate for this company?

- What do you like most about this company and why?

- How is this company doing in comparison with competitors?


- How many employees work for this company?

- How long is the Training Period?

- What kind of Hardware or Software will I be working with?

- What opportunities for advancement are available here?

- What has been the company’s layoff history in recent years?


- What major problems has the company recently faced?

- What is the company doing to maintain its market strength?

- What are the people I will be working with like?

- How often are performance reviews given?

- How do you feel about creativity and individuality?


- What is the company's mission?

- What is the company's 5 years plan?

- What do you like most about working at the company?

- Does your company offer either single or dual career–track programs?

- What do you like best about your job/company?


- What qualities are you looking for in the candidate who fills this position?

- What skills are especially important for someone in this position?

ALSO READ THE ANSWERS FOR:

- What Makes You Stand Out From Other Candidates?

- What is (are) your Strength (Strengths)?

- What is (are) your Weakness (Weaknesses)?

- Can you work well under pressure? (Or How well do you handle stress and pressure?)

- Where do you see yourself 5 years from now?

- Why should we hire you over other candidates?

- What are your salary expectations? (Or What kind of salary are you looking for?)

- Do You Prefer to Work Independently Or On a Team?

- Why do you want to leave your current job/organization/company?

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