Top 20 HR Interview Questions and Answers
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The document outlines various traditional, behavioral, opinion-based, brainteaser, and salary-related HR interview questions along with suggested strategies for answering them. It emphasizes the importance of showcasing relevant skills, experiences, and knowledge about the prospective company while avoiding personal anecdotes. Additionally, it provides specific examples for responses to facilitate preparation for candidates facing HR interviews.
Top 20 HR Interview Questions and Answers
- 4. H R interview questions and answer Behavioral HR Interview Questions Opinion-based HR Interview Questions Brainteasers HR Interview Questions Salary Related Questions Traditional HR Questions 1 2 4 3 5
- 5. Tell me about yourself Traditional HR Questions 01 ❑ Introduce yourself by including adjectives like problem- solving, innovation, creativity, quick learner, etc. ❑ Do not include what is already there in the resume because the interviewer wants to know what they have yet to see on the resume and avoid discussing anything personal.
- 6. Why do you want to work for our company? Traditional HR Questions 02 ❑ Start the answer by talking about the past projects that you had worked on that match the needs of the current role. ❑ And also, have some knowledge regarding the company's vision, mission, and the work it has done in current years that inspired you to join the organization
- 7. Why should we hire you? Traditional HR Questions 03 ❑ The recruiter asks this crucial question to understand how well you would fit into the position. ❑ How well you would perform the job, how you would be a wonderful addition to the team, and How you maintain the right talent which makes you stand apart
- 8. Where do you see yourself in 5 years? Traditional HR Questions 04 ❑ By These questions, the interviewer is trying to know how long you are planning to remain in the company and how happy you are with the present position you will be hired for. ❑ I would love to use all the opportunities that this company provides me to understand by using the internal and external training programs.
- 9. H R interview questions and answer Behavioral HR Interview Questions Opinion-based HR Interview Questions Brainteasers HR Interview Questions Salary Related Questions Traditional HR Questions 1 2 4 3 5
- 10. Tell me how you will handle it if a project's priorities are suddenly changed Behavioral HR Interview Questions 01 ❑ This will also reflect the candidate's capability to manage pressure and solve problems ❑ Giving examples of how well you are capable of handling stress and pressure and avoiding self-boasting.
- 11. How did you handle disagreements with your manager? Behavioral HR Interview Questions 02 ❑ How well you plan to create a relationship with the manager ❑ You can answer these questions by giving examples of incidents you have encountered
- 12. Tell me about a time when you displayed leadership skills Behavioral HR Interview Questions 03 ❑ You have to ensure that you sound active and professional ❑ You can answer these questions by giving an example of events, a team, or any activity conducted in your leadership
- 13. What was a time when you were happy with your work, and what was your reaction? Behavioral HR Interview Questions 04 ❑ What success means to you and what feeling it brings out in you ❑ You can answer these questions by sharing your success story in your previous company or any other field
- 14. H R interview questions and answer Opinion-based HR Interview Questions Behavioral HR Interview Questions Brainteasers HR Interview Questions Salary Related Questions Traditional HR Questions 1 2 4 3 5
- 15. Consider the scenario: You win a million-dollar lottery. Would you still be working? Opinion-based HR Interview Questions 01 ❑ I will be thrilled if I win such a lottery as it would mean that I would hold big savings for myself and my family's future ❑ I enjoy my job and have a passion for learning unique things constantly, and I would even love to examine more fields.
- 16. What would you do if you were working under a bad boss? Opinion-based HR Interview Questions 02 ❑ How well a candidate can manage with people with different beliefs and principles ❑ Firstly, before jumping to the conclusion that my boss is bad, I will try my best to understand his nature and get to know what their problem is
- 17. Will you lie for the company under any circumstances? Opinion-based HR Interview Questions 03 ❑ The best thing to do here is to be diplomatic. ❑ I believe in honesty. So, my willingness to be a part of the lie depends on the situation and consequences, not threaten anyone
- 18. What would you prefer - being liked or being feared? Opinion-based HR Interview Questions 04 ❑ The answer should be given diplomatically here because no interviewer would want a candidate who likes to be feared. ❑ I choose to be well-respected in my organization. Fear does not command respect.
- 19. H R interview questions and answer Opinion-based HR Interview Questions Brainteasers HR Interview Questions Salary Related Questions Behavioral HR Interview Questions Traditional HR Questions 1 2 4 3 5
- 20. What do you think is better - being perfect and delivering late or being good and delivering on time? Brainteasers HR Interview Questions 01 ❑ In these types of questions, Support your opinion with particular examples and answer what, according to you, is right. ❑ It is always more useful to be good and deliver on time. Time is money to the organization.
- 21. Judy's mother had four children. The eldest was April, the second was May, and the third was June. What was the name of the fourth child? Brainteasers HR Interview Questions 02 ❑ Yet some people require clarification when they hear it for the first time or possibly due to the stress of interviews.
- 22. How many times in a day does the clock's hand overlap? Brainteasers HR Interview Questions 03 ❑ They would just want to see how well you can analyze a problem and your thought process to approach the problem
- 23. You have only two vessels of 3l and 5l volume, and you are given an unending water supply. How can you get 4l of water by using these two vessels? Brainteasers HR Interview Questions 04 ❑ First, fill the 3l vessel with water, then Move all the water from the 3l vessel into the 5l. After that, refill the 3l vessel again and pour it into a 5l vessel jar until it is full. In the 3l vessel, we now have 1 liter of water available. ❑ Empty the water from the 5l vessel. Pour the 1-liter water from the 3l vessel into the 5l vessel. Fill the 3l vessel with water and pour this into the 5l vessel. We now have 4l of water in the 5l vessel.
- 24. H R interview questions and answer Brainteasers HR Interview Questions Salary Related Questions Opinion-based HR Interview Questions Behavioral HR Interview Questions Traditional HR Questions 1 2 4 3 5
- 25. What do you expect? Salary Related Questions 01 ❑ Understanding and identifying yourself as valuable in answering these questions is essential, particularly ❑ When your expectations are more than what they hope to provide.
- 26. What is your current salary? Salary Related Questions 02 ❑ Try your best to avoid exposing your current salary, only add 35% to 40 % of the present salary. ❑ Ask the interviewer what the range is that they are providing for the position
- 27. What is your salary expectation? Salary Related Questions 03 ❑ Research the pay range the company is providing for the position. Try to get a range from the interviewer and see if you are okay with it. ❑ Refrain from a shout-out range. Please describe why you deserve it.
- 28. How much should you be paid by looking at your qualifications? Salary Related Questions 04 ❑ By asking this query, the interviewer checks if the candidates know their self-worth and indirectly wants to understand what money they expect ❑ Let the interviewer know that you own great skills by selling yourself, and do not undermine or downplay your skills to satisfy the recruiter.
- 29. HR interview questions and answer Opinion-based HR Interview Questions Brainteasers HR Interview Questions Salary Related Questions Behavioral HR Interview Questions Traditional HR Questions 1 2 4 3 5
- 30. HR interview questions and answer How would you rate yourself on a scale of 1 to 10? What is an ideal work environment? How long will you be working for us if you are hired? Tell me about a time when you wanted more from your performance. What is your dream company like? ❑ Please try to answer and share your responses to the following questions in the comment section.