Top 10 HR Interview Questions with Answers For Freshers & Professionals

Here is the list of top 10 Human Resource
interview questions which are commonly asked in
each and every HR interview.
HR Interview is almost the last round of selection
process in any company or organization. When
this stage comes, the first question comes in
every job seekers mind is that what sort of
questions will interviewer ask in the HR
interview? Tackling the questions of the
interviewer and putting them in clear sentences is
a major and challenging task especially to the
freshers who didn't has no prior experience.

Question 1. Tell me about yourself.
Answer: It is the most often asked question in
interviews and also the most tricky question. Start
by telling why you are well qualified for the
position. Remember, always match your
educational & experience qualification to what the
interviewer is looking for. In other words you
should give information what the interviewer is
looking for. Be careful that it should not seem
rehearsed.

Question 2. What are your greatest strengths?
Answer: Number of answers are good to give, but
in positive manner. Some good instances are:
About your problem solving skills, ability to work
hard, professional expertise, leadership skills,
positive attitude etc.

Question 3. Do you have any blind spots?
Answer: Disguise your strength as a weakness.
Beware this is an eliminator question, designed to
shorten the candidate list.

Question 4. Why should I hire you?
Answer: Try to know the interviewer’s greatest
needs and demands, this question will give you
advantage over other candidates and give him
best facts for hiring you than someone else.

Question 5. Why did you leave your last job?
Answer: Always answer in a positive manner
regarding reason. Never talk negatively or badly
about your previous organization. If you do, you
will cut a sorry figure. Give suitable reasons for
leaving last job.

Question 6. Where do you see yourself five years
from now?
Answer: Don’t be too specific. Make assure
interviewer that you wanna make a long-term
commitment with the organisation and this is the
exact position you are looking for.

Question 7. Describe your management style?
Answer: Tell about some common labels as
progressive or consensus etc. can have several
meanings or descriptions depending on which
management expert you listen to. The situational
style is safe, and fits to all.
Question 8. Are you a team player?
Answer: Of course, I’m a team player. Always
say this and should have examples ready. Tell
that you often perform for the good of the team
rather than mean is good evidence of your team
attitude.

Question 9. How would you be an asset to our
organization?
Answer: Highlight and let them know about your
strengths. This is the exact question where you
can win their heart and with confidence.

Question 10. Do you have any questions for me?
Answer: Always have some questions prepared
for the interviewer. How soon will I be able to be
join? etc

All the very best for your HR Interviews.


Thanks,
M.Sai Ram