HR Interweiw Levels Ppt

7/28/2019 HR Interweiw Levels Ppt

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HR Interview QUESTIONS

AND ANSWERS

1) Tell me about yourself?

Start with the present and tell whyyou are well qualified for the

position. Remember that the key toall successful interviewing is tomatch your qualifications to whatthe interviewer is looking for.
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QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

So, before you answer this or any questionit's imperative that you try to uncover yourinterviewer's greatest need, want, problem orgoal.

You might say: I have a number ofaccomplishments I'd like to tell you about, but

I want to make the best use of our timetogether and talk directly to your needs
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2) What are your greatest strengths ?

As a general guideline, the 10 most

desirable traits that all employers love tosee in their employees are:

A proven track record as anachiever...especially if your achievements

match up with the employer's greatestwants and needs.


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Intelligence...management "savvy".

Honesty...integrity...a decent human being. Good fit with corporate culture...someone to

feel comfortable with...a team player whomeshes well with interviewer's team.

Likeability...positive attitude...sense of humor. Good communication skills.
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Dedication...willingness to walk the

extra mile to achieve excellence.

Definiteness of purpose...clear goals.

Enthusiasm...high level of motivation.

Confident...healthy...a leader.
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3) What are your greatest weakness ?

Disguise strength as a weakness.

Drawback: This strategy is better thanadmitting a flaw, but it's so widely used, it istransparent to any experienced interviewer.


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Instead of confessing a weakness,describe what you like most and likeleast, making sure that what you likemost matches up with the mostimportant qualification for success inthe position, and what you like least

is not essential.
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4. Why should I hire you?

If you know the employers greatest needs

and desires, this question will give you abig leg up over other candidates becauseyou will give him better reasons for hiringyou than anyone else is likely toreasonstied directly to his needs.


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Whether your interviewer asks you this questionexplicitly or not, this is the most importantquestion of your interview because he must

answer this question favorably in is own mindbefore you will be hired.

So help him out! Walk through each of thepositions requirements as you understand them,

and follow each with a reason why you meet thatrequirement so well.


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5) Arent you overqualified for thisposition?

As with any objection, dont view this as asign of imminent defeat. Its an invitationto teach the interviewer a new way tothink about this situation, seeingadvantages instead of drawbacks.


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From my side, there are strong benefits,as well. Right now, I am unemployed. I

want to work, very much, and the positionyou have here is exactly what I love to doand am best at. Ill be happy doing thiswork and thats what matters most to me,a lot more that money or title.


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NOTE: The main concern behind theoverqualified question is that you willleave your new employer as soon as

something better comes your way. Anything you can say to demonstrate the

sincerity of your commitment to theemployer and reassure him that youre

looking to stay for the long-term will helpyou overcome this objection.


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In terms of my future career path,Im confident that if I do my workwith excellence, opportunities willinevitable open up for me. Its alwaysbeen that way in my career, and Imconfident Ill have similar

opportunities here.


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6) Describe your ideal company,location and job.

The only right answer is to describe what thiscompany is offering, being sure to make youranswer believable with specific reasons, statedwith sincerity, why each quality representedby this opportunity is attractive to you.


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8) Tell me honestly about the strong points and weakpoints of your boss (company, management team,etc.)

Remember the rule: Never be negative. Stress only the

good points, no matter how charmingly youre invited to becritical.

Your interviewer doesnt care a whit about your previousboss. He wants to find out how loyal and positive you are,and whether youll criticize him behind his back if pressedto do so by someone in this own company.

This question is your opportunity to demonstrate yourloyalty to those you work with.


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9) Tell me about a situation when yourwork was criticized ?

Begin by emphasizing the extremely positivefeedback youve gotten throughout yourcareer and (if its true) that your performancereviews have been uniformly excellent.

Of course, no one is perfect and you alwayswelcome suggestions on how to improve yourperformance.


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10)What are your outside interests?

But above all, remember that youremployer is hiring your for what youcan do for him, not your family,yourself or outside organizations, no

matter how admirable thoseactivities may be.


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10)What would you say to your boss ifhes crazy about an idea,

but you think it stinks ? Then, if you have reservations, I certainly

want to point them out, as specifically,objectively and factually as I can.

Of course, if he overrules me and says,

no, lets do it my way, then I owe him myfull and enthusiastic support to make itwork as best it can.


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11) How do you feel about working nights andweekends ?

First, if youre a confirmed workaholic, this question

is a softball lob. Whack it out of the park on the firstswing by saying this kind of schedule is just yourstyle.

Add that your family understands it. Indeed, theyrehappy for you, as they know you get your greatestsatisfaction from your work.


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12) Would you lie for the company ?

Try to avoid choosing between two values, givinga positive statement which covers all bases instead.

Example: I would never do anything to hurt thecompany..

If aggressively pressed to choose between twocompeting values, always choose personal integrity.It is the most prized of all values.


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13) Looking back, what would you do differently inyour life ?

Indicate that you are a happy, fulfilled, optimistic

person and that, in general, you wouldnt change athing.

Example: Its been a good life, rich in learning andexperience, and the best it yet to come. Everyexperience in life is a lesson it its own way. Iwouldnt change a thing.


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14)Can you work under pressure ?

Absolutely(then prove it with a vivid example or two of agoal or project accomplished under severe pressure.)

15) What makes you angry ?

Give an answer thats suited to both your personality andthe management style of the firm. Here, the homeworkyouve done about the company and its style can help in

your choice of words.


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Examples: If you are a reserved personand/or the corporate culture is coollyprofessional:

Im an even-tempered and positive person bynature, and I believe this helps me a greatdeal in keeping my department runningsmoothly, harmoniously and with a genuineesprit de corps. I believe in communicating

clearly whats expected, getting peoplescommitment to those goals, and thenfollowing up continuously to check progress.


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16)Why arent you earning more money atthis stage of your career ?

You like to make money, but other factors are even moreimportant.

Example: Making money is very important to me, and onereason Im here is because Im looking to make more.Throughout my career, whats been even more important tome is doing work I really like to do at the kind of company Ilike and respect.

(Then be prepared to be specific about what your idealposition and company would be like, matching them asclosely as possible to the opportunity at hand.


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17)Who has inspired you in your life and why?

Have a few heroes in mind, from your mental Boardof Directors Leaders in your industry, from history

or anyone else who has been your mentor.

Be prepared to give examples of how their words,actions or teachings have helped inspire yourachievements. As always, prepare an answer whichhighlights qualities that would be highly valuable inthe position you are seeking.


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18)How many hours a week do you normally work?

If you are in fact a workaholic and you sense this companywould like that: Say you are a confirmed workaholic, thatyou often work nights and weekends. Your family acceptsthis because it makes you fulfilled.

If you are not a workaholic: Say you have always workedhard and put in long hours. It goes with the territory. It onesense, its hard to keep track of the hours because yourwork is a labor of love, you enjoy nothing more than solving

problems. So youre almost always thinking about yourwork, including times when youre home, while shaving inthe morning, while commuting, etc.


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19)What was the toughest challengeyouve ever faced?This is an easy question if youre prepared.Have a recent example ready that

demonstrates either:A quality most important to the job athand; or

A quality that is always in demand, such as

leadership, initiative, managerial skill,persuasiveness, courage, persistence,intelligence, etc.


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20) What are your goals?

Many executives in a position to hire you arestrong believers in goal-setting. (Its one of

the reason theyve achieved so much). Theylike to hire in kind.

Be prepared to describe each goal in terms ofspecific milestones you wish to accomplish

along the way, time periods youre allotting foraccomplishment, why the goal is important toyou, and the specific steps youre taking tobring it about.


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21)The Salary Question How muchmoney do you want ?

For maximum salary negotiating power,

remember these five guidelinesNever bring up salary. Let theinterviewer do it first.

Make the interviewer want you first,

and your bargaining position will bemuch stronger.
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If your interviewer raises the salaryquestion too early, before youve had achance to create desire for yourqualifications, postpone the question,

saying something like, Money is importantto me, but is not my main concern.Opportunity and growth are far moreimportant. What Id rather do, if you dontmind, is explore if Im right for the position,

and then talk about money. Would that beokay?


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If your interviewer raises the salaryquestion too early, before youve had achance to create desire for yourqualifications, postpone the question,

saying something like, Money is importantto me, but is not my main concern.Opportunity and growth are far moreimportant. What Id rather do, if you dontmind, is explore if Im right for the position,

and then talk about money. Would that beokay?


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So, when asked about salary,respond by asking, Im sure thecompany has already established a

salary range for this position


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Tips For HR Interview

1. Entering the room

Prior to the entering the door, adjustyour attire so that it falls well.

Before entering enquire by saying, May Icome in sir/madam.

If the door was closed before youentered, make sure you shut the doorbehind you softly.


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Tips For HR Interview Face the panel and confidently say Good

day sir/madam.

If the members of the interview board want

to shake hands, then offer a firm grip firstmaintaining eye contact and a smile.

Seek permission to sit down. If theinterviewers are standing, wait for them to

sit down first before sitting.An alert interviewee would diffuse thetense situation with light-hearted humorand immediately set rapport with theinterviewers.


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2. Enthusiasm

The interviewer normally pays moreattention if you display an enthusiasm inwhatever you say.

This enthusiasm come across in theenergetic way you put forward your ideas.You should maintain a cheerful dispositionthroughout the interview, i.e. a pleasantcountenance hold s the interviewersinterest.


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3. Humor

A little humor or wit thrown in thediscussion occasionally enables theinterviewers to look at the pleasant side ofyour personality,. If it does not comenaturally do not contrive it.By injecting humor in the situation doesnt

mean that you should keep telling jokes. Itmeans to make a passing comment that,perhaps, makes the interviewer smile.


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4. Eye contact

You must maintain eye contact with the panel, rightthrough the interview. This shows your self-confidence and honesty.

Many interviewees while answering, tend to lookaway. This conveys you are concealing your ownanxiety, fear and lack of confidence.

Maintaining an eye contact is a difficult process. Asthe circumstances in an interview are different, thevalue of eye contact is tremendous in making apersonal impact.


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5. Be natural

Many interviewees adopt a stance which

is not their natural self.

It is amusing for interviewers when acandidate launches into an accent which heor she cannot sustain consistently throughthe interview or adopt mannerisms thatare inconsistent with his/her personality.


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Interviewers appreciate a naturalperson rather than an actor.

It is best for you to talk in naturalmanner because then you appeargenuine.

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