Hi Prema,
You are feeling nervous because you are visualizing that something may be wrong. Now start visualizing good things such as the audience clapping after the speech, facilitators being happy listening to it. Take deep breaths a few minutes before the speech. Regard yourself as lucky to have been chosen to give a small speech welcoming the speaker. The audience and staff are all familiar people, so there is nothing to be scared of. The facilitators are teachers, and they will not feel bad even if some mistakes occur. Facilitators are meant to correct your mistakes. So grab this opportunity, have new experiences, and learn new things.
Nikhil Sharma, Jaipur
From India, Delhi
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41You are feeling nervous because you are visualizing that something may be wrong. Now start visualizing good things such as the audience clapping after the speech, facilitators being happy listening to it. Take deep breaths a few minutes before the speech. Regard yourself as lucky to have been chosen to give a small speech welcoming the speaker. The audience and staff are all familiar people, so there is nothing to be scared of. The facilitators are teachers, and they will not feel bad even if some mistakes occur. Facilitators are meant to correct your mistakes. So grab this opportunity, have new experiences, and learn new things.
Nikhil Sharma, Jaipur
From India, Delhi
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Hi, I'm working as an HR recruiter at a consulting firm. I have been there for the last two years. I have a good amount of knowledge about HR topics such as payroll management, training and development, employee relations, induction, and grievance handling. I would like to work in these roles in the future. However, whenever I go for interviews, I fail the HR interviews. They ask me more questions about HR activities than what I have mentioned. Can anyone help me? What are the important HR role questions that HR recruiters and managers ask in interviews? How should I answer them? What are the key topics they are looking for in candidates? What should I tell them? Please help me to advance in my career. I feel very ashamed. Can anyone provide interview question models and answers? Thank you.
From India, Tiruchchirappalli
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Dear Prema, Thanks for all inputs. Please find attached e book on public speaking. All the best, S.Sethupathy. Erode
From India, Coimbatore
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Dear Poornima,
First things first... 'Success' never comes easily, and 'failure' doesn't mean you lost everything in that particular moment. Remember, every failure gives you an opportunity to learn something new. By now, I am sure that you have experienced this.
Well, knowing the knowledge of HR terms and experiencing these terms as functions are two different things. This could be the reason where you were lacking in addressing the questions from interviewers.
If you are seeking an opportunity in HR, first, you should understand the profile and its dedicated functions. To give you some ease, here is a list of activities for a common HR:
- Induction, Orientation, and Joining Formalities
- Manpower planning, recruitment/selection
- Training & Development
- Welfare & Motivational activities
- Compensation/Salary administration
- Employee relations, Employee Feedback, Employee engagement
- Performance Appraisals, Increments
- Promotions/Transfers
- Statutory compliances under various acts
- PF, ESI, Medical Insurance policies, and adherence
- Exit formalities, F&F
- General Administration
- Time Office (attendance and leaves related)
- Employee Database maintenance and updation
You may not need to practice everything at this stage, but you should know the importance of these roles.
ONE sure thing that you should maintain during your interviews: present your CONFIDENCE with a loving SMILE.
I must suggest you take a break from applying for HR jobs and give time to yourself to understand the nitty-gritty of these roles. Further, one important suggestion --- be a regular visitor to this forum and enhance your knowledge.
No question in this world is a silly one, and Nobody is an expert. Don't feel shame on yourself rather follow the 'W' question family... Good luck for your future!
From United Arab Emirates, Dubai
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First things first... 'Success' never comes easily, and 'failure' doesn't mean you lost everything in that particular moment. Remember, every failure gives you an opportunity to learn something new. By now, I am sure that you have experienced this.
Well, knowing the knowledge of HR terms and experiencing these terms as functions are two different things. This could be the reason where you were lacking in addressing the questions from interviewers.
If you are seeking an opportunity in HR, first, you should understand the profile and its dedicated functions. To give you some ease, here is a list of activities for a common HR:
- Induction, Orientation, and Joining Formalities
- Manpower planning, recruitment/selection
- Training & Development
- Welfare & Motivational activities
- Compensation/Salary administration
- Employee relations, Employee Feedback, Employee engagement
- Performance Appraisals, Increments
- Promotions/Transfers
- Statutory compliances under various acts
- PF, ESI, Medical Insurance policies, and adherence
- Exit formalities, F&F
- General Administration
- Time Office (attendance and leaves related)
- Employee Database maintenance and updation
You may not need to practice everything at this stage, but you should know the importance of these roles.
ONE sure thing that you should maintain during your interviews: present your CONFIDENCE with a loving SMILE.
I must suggest you take a break from applying for HR jobs and give time to yourself to understand the nitty-gritty of these roles. Further, one important suggestion --- be a regular visitor to this forum and enhance your knowledge.
No question in this world is a silly one, and Nobody is an expert. Don't feel shame on yourself rather follow the 'W' question family... Good luck for your future!
From United Arab Emirates, Dubai
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Hi,
I believe the best approach is to be yourself. Stay natural, just as you are with your colleagues, and remember to smile and make eye contact with everyone. This will help alleviate any fears, as starting anew is a common experience for all of us in life. So, cheer up, buddy! Just rock it - you're the best!
Praveena M
From India, Coimbatore
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I believe the best approach is to be yourself. Stay natural, just as you are with your colleagues, and remember to smile and make eye contact with everyone. This will help alleviate any fears, as starting anew is a common experience for all of us in life. So, cheer up, buddy! Just rock it - you're the best!
Praveena M
From India, Coimbatore
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Well, guys, it looks like I am the odd one out on this, but how about trying to start with the words...
Respected faculties, I'm not sure how you do your jobs so gracefully, enthusiastically, and unhesitatingly - but believe me that I have had to prepare this speech to welcome you and am currently shivering in doing so. At this point, I foresee some laughter from the crowd and the facilitators, and if that does happen, you have conquered their interest in what you have to say. CAUTION - from this point onward, be brief and to the point. Don't forget to tell the facilitators to enjoy themselves and the participants to fully participate and enjoy (if you are supposed to do so).
Cheers!!!
P.s. Have a wonderful program.
FACE YOUR FEARS TO BANISH THEM.
From India, Delhi
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Respected faculties, I'm not sure how you do your jobs so gracefully, enthusiastically, and unhesitatingly - but believe me that I have had to prepare this speech to welcome you and am currently shivering in doing so. At this point, I foresee some laughter from the crowd and the facilitators, and if that does happen, you have conquered their interest in what you have to say. CAUTION - from this point onward, be brief and to the point. Don't forget to tell the facilitators to enjoy themselves and the participants to fully participate and enjoy (if you are supposed to do so).
Cheers!!!
P.s. Have a wonderful program.
FACE YOUR FEARS TO BANISH THEM.
From India, Delhi
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Oh my god... a lot of things have already been discussed. You guys are just amazing. Such a great experience shared by you people.
Now, as far as my knowledge is concerned, I have given speeches many times, and twice I just forgot the lines in front of the people. I know it does not sound good, but it happened. At that point in time, it's very important that the speaker should be prepared for the audience to keep listening instead of facing a blank expression. That's what I did. I couldn't speak what I had prepared, but I spoke something related to the topic. And Prema, I am sure you must be a scintillating employee of your organization, that's why you have been chosen. So, just use your good communication skills with a smile. It will definitely sort out the problem.
After reading the speech, you just need to speak, "The way you think is better."
All the Best
Regards,
Vishal
From India, Kanpur
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Now, as far as my knowledge is concerned, I have given speeches many times, and twice I just forgot the lines in front of the people. I know it does not sound good, but it happened. At that point in time, it's very important that the speaker should be prepared for the audience to keep listening instead of facing a blank expression. That's what I did. I couldn't speak what I had prepared, but I spoke something related to the topic. And Prema, I am sure you must be a scintillating employee of your organization, that's why you have been chosen. So, just use your good communication skills with a smile. It will definitely sort out the problem.
After reading the speech, you just need to speak, "The way you think is better."
All the Best
Regards,
Vishal
From India, Kanpur
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Today afternoon i have to give the speech...let me share my experience tomorrow! Thanks a tonnnnnnnnnnnnn for all your advises. I WILL GIVE THE SPEECH WITH CONFIDENCE!!!!!!!!!!
From India, Madras
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From India, Madras
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Dear Prema,
Please focus on the eyes of the audience and then on the speaker. Approach with confidence that you can deliver a fantastic speech. Begin with a smiling face and welcome, perhaps with a small story if possible. You will undoubtedly become a successful speaker one day.
All the best,
From India, Kumbakonam
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Please focus on the eyes of the audience and then on the speaker. Approach with confidence that you can deliver a fantastic speech. Begin with a smiling face and welcome, perhaps with a small story if possible. You will undoubtedly become a successful speaker one day.
All the best,
From India, Kumbakonam
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