hi all viewers,
Tell me what is best combination with hr. Its true hr is tougest feild for job as a fresher and low paid salary without experience. As a fresher if i go for interviews what question they ask. Give me overview of interview.
with regards
shyamala
From India, Lucknow
Tell me what is best combination with hr. Its true hr is tougest feild for job as a fresher and low paid salary without experience. As a fresher if i go for interviews what question they ask. Give me overview of interview.
with regards
shyamala
From India, Lucknow
Hi Shyamala,
Well..it depends upon how you look at it..its perspective as how well one is prepared for the job market..true as a fresher you may not command a dream start..but after gaining valueable exp & relevant exposure one does go places..
Allow me to provide some tips on overview of interview..
Question 1: Tell me about yourself.
Beware, about 80% of all interviews begin with this "innocent" question. Many candidates, unprepared for the question, skewer themselves by rambling, recapping their life story, delving into ancient work history or personal matters.
BEST ANSWER: Start with the present and tell why you are well qualified for the position. Remember that the key to all successful interviewing is to match your qualifications to what the interviewer is looking for.
In other words you must sell what the buyer is buying. This is the single most important strategy in job hunting.
So, before you answer this or any question it's imperative that you try to uncover your interviewer's greatest need, want, problem or goal.
To do so, make you take these two steps:
1. Do all the homework you can before the interview to uncover this person's wants and needs (not the generalized needs of the industry or company)
2. As early as you can in the interview, ask for a more complete description of what the position entails. You might say: "I have a number of accomplishments I'd like to tell you about, but I want to make the best use of our time together and talk directly to your needs. To help me do, that, could you tell me more about the most important priorities of this position? All I know is what I (heard from the recruiter, read in the classified ad, etc.)"
Then, ALWAYS follow-up with a second and possibly, third question, to draw out his needs even more. Surprisingly, it's usually this second or third question that unearths what the interviewer is most looking for.
You might ask simply, "And in addition to that?..." or, "Is there anything else you see as essential to success in this position?:
This process will not feel easy or natural at first, because it is easier simply to answer questions, but only if you uncover the employer's wants and needs will your answers make the most sense. Practice asking these key questions before giving your answers, the process will feel more natural and you will be light years ahead of the other job candidates you're competing with.
After uncovering what the employer is looking for, describe why the needs of this job bear striking parallels to tasks you've succeeded at before. Be sure to illustrate with specific examples of your responsibilities and especially your achievements, all of which are geared to present yourself as a perfect match for the needs he has just described.
Question 2: What are your greatest strengths?
This question seems like a softball lob, but be prepared. You don't want to come across as egotistical or arrogant. Neither is this a time to be humble.
BEST ANSWER: You know that your key strategy is to first uncover your interviewer's greatest wants and needs before you answer questions. And from Question 1, you know how to do this.
Prior to any interview, you should have a list mentally prepared of your greatest strengths. You should also have, a specific example or two, which illustrates each strength, an example chosen from your most recent and most impressive achievements.
You should, have this list of your greatest strengths and corresponding examples from your achievements so well committed to memory that you can recite them cold after being shaken awake at 2:30AM.
Then, once you uncover your interviewer's greatest wants and needs, you can choose those achievements from your list that best match up.
As a general guideline, the 10 most desirable traits that all employers love to see in their employees are:
1. A proven track record as an achiever...especially if your achievements match up with the employer's greatest wants and needs.
2. Intelligence...management "savvy".
3. Honesty...integrity...a decent human being.
4. Good fit with corporate culture...someone to feel comfortable with...a team player who meshes well with interviewer's team.
5. Likeability...positive attitude...sense of humor.
6. Good communication skills.
7. Dedication...willingness to walk the extra mile to achieve excellence.
8. Definiteness of purpose...clear goals.
9. Enthusiasm...high level of motivation.
10. Confident...healthy...a leader.
Additionally be very clear on Hr fundamentals/basics and display positive attitude through your answers and body language..
Lastly n most important prepare the set of questions when they ask if you have any questions..if you handle this well..the 90% of the chances are the job is yours for asking..this determines whether you leave the room as job-seeker or as final candidate..
Good Luck!!
Rajat
From India, Pune
101Well..it depends upon how you look at it..its perspective as how well one is prepared for the job market..true as a fresher you may not command a dream start..but after gaining valueable exp & relevant exposure one does go places..
Allow me to provide some tips on overview of interview..
Question 1: Tell me about yourself.
Beware, about 80% of all interviews begin with this "innocent" question. Many candidates, unprepared for the question, skewer themselves by rambling, recapping their life story, delving into ancient work history or personal matters.
BEST ANSWER: Start with the present and tell why you are well qualified for the position. Remember that the key to all successful interviewing is to match your qualifications to what the interviewer is looking for.
In other words you must sell what the buyer is buying. This is the single most important strategy in job hunting.
So, before you answer this or any question it's imperative that you try to uncover your interviewer's greatest need, want, problem or goal.
To do so, make you take these two steps:
1. Do all the homework you can before the interview to uncover this person's wants and needs (not the generalized needs of the industry or company)
2. As early as you can in the interview, ask for a more complete description of what the position entails. You might say: "I have a number of accomplishments I'd like to tell you about, but I want to make the best use of our time together and talk directly to your needs. To help me do, that, could you tell me more about the most important priorities of this position? All I know is what I (heard from the recruiter, read in the classified ad, etc.)"
Then, ALWAYS follow-up with a second and possibly, third question, to draw out his needs even more. Surprisingly, it's usually this second or third question that unearths what the interviewer is most looking for.
You might ask simply, "And in addition to that?..." or, "Is there anything else you see as essential to success in this position?:
This process will not feel easy or natural at first, because it is easier simply to answer questions, but only if you uncover the employer's wants and needs will your answers make the most sense. Practice asking these key questions before giving your answers, the process will feel more natural and you will be light years ahead of the other job candidates you're competing with.
After uncovering what the employer is looking for, describe why the needs of this job bear striking parallels to tasks you've succeeded at before. Be sure to illustrate with specific examples of your responsibilities and especially your achievements, all of which are geared to present yourself as a perfect match for the needs he has just described.
Question 2: What are your greatest strengths?
This question seems like a softball lob, but be prepared. You don't want to come across as egotistical or arrogant. Neither is this a time to be humble.
BEST ANSWER: You know that your key strategy is to first uncover your interviewer's greatest wants and needs before you answer questions. And from Question 1, you know how to do this.
Prior to any interview, you should have a list mentally prepared of your greatest strengths. You should also have, a specific example or two, which illustrates each strength, an example chosen from your most recent and most impressive achievements.
You should, have this list of your greatest strengths and corresponding examples from your achievements so well committed to memory that you can recite them cold after being shaken awake at 2:30AM.
Then, once you uncover your interviewer's greatest wants and needs, you can choose those achievements from your list that best match up.
As a general guideline, the 10 most desirable traits that all employers love to see in their employees are:
1. A proven track record as an achiever...especially if your achievements match up with the employer's greatest wants and needs.
2. Intelligence...management "savvy".
3. Honesty...integrity...a decent human being.
4. Good fit with corporate culture...someone to feel comfortable with...a team player who meshes well with interviewer's team.
5. Likeability...positive attitude...sense of humor.
6. Good communication skills.
7. Dedication...willingness to walk the extra mile to achieve excellence.
8. Definiteness of purpose...clear goals.
9. Enthusiasm...high level of motivation.
10. Confident...healthy...a leader.
Additionally be very clear on Hr fundamentals/basics and display positive attitude through your answers and body language..
Lastly n most important prepare the set of questions when they ask if you have any questions..if you handle this well..the 90% of the chances are the job is yours for asking..this determines whether you leave the room as job-seeker or as final candidate..
Good Luck!!
Rajat
From India, Pune
hi rajat..
thanks...this will help us lot bt if u can guide us more on hr.....that will be nice of u....i am a 3rd sem student of MBA hr from delhi....
hey rajat i heard abt a software" Oracle hrm"...can u tell me wat is it actually, its a course or a certification or there is some other course or certification in hr....
plz keep updating abt interviews for freashers...
thanks n regards
neha
From India, New Delhi
thanks...this will help us lot bt if u can guide us more on hr.....that will be nice of u....i am a 3rd sem student of MBA hr from delhi....
hey rajat i heard abt a software" Oracle hrm"...can u tell me wat is it actually, its a course or a certification or there is some other course or certification in hr....
plz keep updating abt interviews for freashers...
thanks n regards
neha
From India, New Delhi
hi rajat,
thanks for helping me. pls tell what extract course related to hr i should do before 4th sem which will add positive points to me in searching job and doing project of 6 months in good hr consultancy. pls tel what are good hr consultancy or company in which i can for project in 4th sem.pls update me with lastest knowledge in hr and what skills are required by hr fresher apart from academics. pls reply me soon.
with regards
shyamala
From India, Lucknow
thanks for helping me. pls tell what extract course related to hr i should do before 4th sem which will add positive points to me in searching job and doing project of 6 months in good hr consultancy. pls tel what are good hr consultancy or company in which i can for project in 4th sem.pls update me with lastest knowledge in hr and what skills are required by hr fresher apart from academics. pls reply me soon.
with regards
shyamala
From India, Lucknow
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