HR Questions

1. HR Questions

2. Why should we hire you? • Recap any job requirement the interviewer may have mentioned earlier in the PPT, then match your skills, abilities and qualifications.   • One of the best ways to answer this question is to make a short list of all your advantages and create a paragraph that would point out the positive aspects that you would bring to the new job position.

3. Market yourself or tell me about yourself? • I am name from native place, I did my schooling in______ ,Currently pursuing (degree or branch in college) and mention only your strengths (Do not mention your weakness until asked for) • About his parents & their occupation (optional) Mention your strong points or strengths? Relate your strong points to that particular company and job opening. • eg;adaptability and good interpersonal skills. What are the changes you can bring into our company? Analyze the job profile, and tell them.

4. Why do you want to work at our company? Give some good practices about that company; seniors working have told about the best practices implemented about the company, say that is the reason why you want to join them. Can you work in night shifts and weekends? Yes sir. being a fresher I don’t have much to choose

5. What is the difference between confidence and over confidence (give an example)? Confidence is you are quite confident about what you do. Confidence leads to success. Confidence: “Believe Ourselves” Over confidence is, you believe in yourself beyond the level and it will surely ruin the future. Overconfidence: “Believe Only Our self”

6. Are you willing to relocate or travel? As a fresher I should be ready to relocate to learn more and get a better opportunity, (or) have an idea of the openings in their company and then give your answer. Give me an example of your creativity and innovativeness? Tell your experience in participation or organizing a program or a seminar in college or school (anything that you did differently)

7. How long will you work for this organization? Always give a positive answer .i.e. “As long as I can serve for the organization” (or) “ I will work for the organization as long as I can meet the requirements of the organization". if they ask to quantify say at least 3 or 5 years. Do you have plans of doing your higher studies? Yes, I would like to gain more knowledge to serve the best for the organization but at present would like to earn practical experience for at least three years and then plan my higher studies or do it parellelly in distance education like Symbiosis/Manipal

8. Why do you say that you will not do higher studies now? These questions tell the interviewers about your interest in gaining knowledge. So, don’t say that you are not interested but instead you can say like may be after sometime you would like to pursue your studies along with work (or) say my family situation (if applicable) doesn’t permit me in doing so. What is your salary expectation? Say “As per company Norms” or “I’m happy with your Norms in PPT”(if shown by the Company)

9. Can you lead a team on your own as a fresher? How and what are the strategies would you enforce to run an effective team? • Tell about your strong leadership qualities, and say what strategies you would follow to run an efficient team. • If possible tell them with an eg. Of your leadership abilities like organizing … but it should get reflected in your resume. What have you learnt from your failures? “From my failures I have learnt to analyze myself and find out my shortcomings. Those shortcomings are the areas of future improvement for me and I have undertaken those factors seriously to improve myself on those relevant areas. One more thing I learned is never to give up, never to feel rejected”. Quote:“ Accepting a failure is a man’s great trait.”

10. Tell me about your In plant Training? Where you did it and what was the exposure you gained from it. Give a description about what you have learnt from your In plant training. If you haven’t done any such In plant training? Why didn’t you do it? Show that you have at least little industrial experience by saying the real time projects or mini projects you completed during your pre final or Final Year. Tell me something about your project? Describe your project, mention points like, Why you selected that project. - Importance of that project. - Achievements from your project.

11. What prompted you to select and specialize on your branch of study? Give some positive answers like , this course would help you to get your dream job ,Read in papers about the scope for this profession (if you say this you need to elaborate if asked for) Where do you see yourself after ten years? Answer this question in three aspects 1.Professional- I see myself as a successful person in future, and I will be taking on new challenges. 2.Personnel - Tell about the position, that you are aiming for in their organization after a few years, like getting promoted and to get into a higher position (Team leader, manager ...Etc). 3. Society oriented-”would contribute to the growth of the society”

12. Who has inspired you in your life and why? • Describe some great personality (or) a person who inspired you, and tell how they were an inspiration to you. • Might even be your family members What are the most memorable experiences from college? • Tell about some programs you organized in the college • About your IV • About the best days in college • Some of your team works …etc.

13. Give a situation in which you were successful? Mention some competitions like Inter college competition (or) paper presentations in which you have achieved something. Who is your favorite Teacher? Why? Name your favorite teacher. Describe the special qualities of that teacher, which inspired you.

14. What are your extra curricular activities? Mention it. Mention some of your extra curricular activities like sports ,music…etc. How did your extra curricular activities change your approach towards life? You can mention some benefits, you received from your extra curricular activities like (scholarship) or rewards you gained for your creativity.. Etc or you can say like it makes you more active...

15. Why is your extra curricular activities participation not impressive? If applicable mention a valid reason (eg.I concentrated more on my academics and even my parents suggested to do so). What are your co-curricular activities? Mention it. Mention some of your qualities like Leadership, time management, teamwork, interpersonal communication, and other skills employers value when making hiring choices. Mention those events in which you have proved yourself.

16. Why is that your academic record not consistent? Explain the reason for the inconsistency answer politely don’t give an irrelevant answer. Give an answer which doesn’t create a negative impression on you. Why from ECE/EEE/MECH to IT domain? “Today IT finds its place in every Industry and hence I think people with good analytical skills can shift and contribute to the respective specializations through IT Industry”.

17. Do you have arrears? If so how many? Reason for arrears. If applicable, try to give a honest answer(eg.health reasons/difficulty). How do you think you conducted or performed during this interview? I think I have conducted myself in the best possible manner by satisfying your queries through my specific answers which I feel were logical, systematic and to the point. Through my answer my true worth as a dynamic and competent professional has come out fair and square and I am happy with my performance which would ensure my selection in this esteemed organization

18. What qualities do you look for in a boss? Be generic and positive. Safe qualities are knowledgeable, a sense of humor, fair, loyal to subordinates and holder of high standards. All bosses think they have these traits Tell me about your ability to work under pressure. You may say that you thrive under certain types of pressure. Give an example that relates to the type of position applied for.

19. Do you have any questions for me? • Do not ask the interviewer about increment or promotion. Ask questions which are pleasing. You can ask about the skills required to match your job profile. What does the company expect from the candidates? Or • Are you satisfied with my performance. (if the interviewer says NO “Sir could you please suggest a few areas to improve myself”) • What kind of training do you provide ? How long is the training period? • What are your expectations for this position in the next three months? • What is your preferred method of communication? • Can you describe the work environment ? • What advice would you give to someone in my position? • What introduction or training program would be an offer?