Hi all,
I am seeking guidance on a few basic interview questions for the HR profile. I recently relocated to Pune from Delhi and have been searching for a job for the last few months. However, I have not been able to crack any interviews. I have 7 years of experience in HR. I would greatly appreciate mentorship and guidance on this matter.
Thanks in advance.
From India, Calcutta
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2I am seeking guidance on a few basic interview questions for the HR profile. I recently relocated to Pune from Delhi and have been searching for a job for the last few months. However, I have not been able to crack any interviews. I have 7 years of experience in HR. I would greatly appreciate mentorship and guidance on this matter.
Thanks in advance.
From India, Calcutta
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Dear Sneha,
Seven years in the HR profession are sufficient to know how to crack the interview. Therefore, your query is incompatible with your stature. Nevertheless, please confirm how many interviews you attended and for how many posts your profile matched. Was there a mismatch, and still, you went to attend the interview?
Secondly, after each interview attempt, did you recall how the interview went, and did you write notes on the questions asked and your replies? If you want actual guidance, you need to show your notes. A senior person will be able to guide you thereafter.
HR is a vast profession, and requirements vary from one industry to another and from one company to another. Therefore, there cannot be a standard format for the interview at your level. Standard formats can only work for freshly passed MBAs.
Thanks,
Dinesh Divekar
From India, Bangalore
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Seven years in the HR profession are sufficient to know how to crack the interview. Therefore, your query is incompatible with your stature. Nevertheless, please confirm how many interviews you attended and for how many posts your profile matched. Was there a mismatch, and still, you went to attend the interview?
Secondly, after each interview attempt, did you recall how the interview went, and did you write notes on the questions asked and your replies? If you want actual guidance, you need to show your notes. A senior person will be able to guide you thereafter.
HR is a vast profession, and requirements vary from one industry to another and from one company to another. Therefore, there cannot be a standard format for the interview at your level. Standard formats can only work for freshly passed MBAs.
Thanks,
Dinesh Divekar
From India, Bangalore
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Hi Sneha,
Wish you all the best on the job search.
Few tips for you -
Choose the industry as per your experience.With seven years’experience you can contribute to any industry but past experience will alwaysimpact your answers to the interview questions. So, think, and be prepared.
Employee strength handled in the past too will beconsidered while hiring. What are you best at Managing or Handling operational work? This will help you decide where you will be a fit in the job.
Be prepared with the list of your questions to ask the interviewer as well, coz an interview is basically a meeting session where both the parties intend to know and understand each other.
Please know that while discussingyou will be judged on your confidence and communication skills.
You need to update yourself on statutory compliance, what are the mandatory deductions in accordance with Government laws, contributions,eligibility, what documents to be maintained, TDS, etc. you need to know what are the recent changes especially in this pandemic, be prepared with all this information?
Brush up on employee engagements/employee welfare, as a department personnel what was your contribution to organizational developments.
Supposedly you get an interview call in the IT industry then you need to know a lot about technical hiring as well.
Keep reading, absorb as much as you can.
More power to you and you will crack it soon.
Regards,
Mrudul
From India, Mumbai
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Wish you all the best on the job search.
Few tips for you -
Choose the industry as per your experience.With seven years’experience you can contribute to any industry but past experience will alwaysimpact your answers to the interview questions. So, think, and be prepared.
Employee strength handled in the past too will beconsidered while hiring. What are you best at Managing or Handling operational work? This will help you decide where you will be a fit in the job.
Be prepared with the list of your questions to ask the interviewer as well, coz an interview is basically a meeting session where both the parties intend to know and understand each other.
Please know that while discussingyou will be judged on your confidence and communication skills.
You need to update yourself on statutory compliance, what are the mandatory deductions in accordance with Government laws, contributions,eligibility, what documents to be maintained, TDS, etc. you need to know what are the recent changes especially in this pandemic, be prepared with all this information?
Brush up on employee engagements/employee welfare, as a department personnel what was your contribution to organizational developments.
Supposedly you get an interview call in the IT industry then you need to know a lot about technical hiring as well.
Keep reading, absorb as much as you can.
More power to you and you will crack it soon.
Regards,
Mrudul
From India, Mumbai
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Dear Sneha,
Some tips - hope it will help you.
1. First, have your own assessment about your suitability and competitiveness for the job. Hence, it's better to apply for a role/position where your profile/competence matches with the role profile/competence.
2. Just as it is important for a cricketer to have knowledge about the pitch and weather of the ground and accordingly modify strategy and tactics, it is essential for you to know the organization - its business, its vision/mission, performance, values statements, and overall image. You should customize your responses accordingly. For example, in a cost-sensitive/frugal company (Marwari company), you should take care of cost factors while answering questions like "How could you be useful to the company?" Share your achievements from past companies, etc.
3. There are two aspects of an interview:
a) Knowledge Test
b) Personality and Soft Skill Test
4. In the knowledge test, the interviewer is trying to assess your subject knowledge. An important aspect here is that while you narrate the theory, you should also relate it to practice with real-life examples. This will give you an edge. In the Personality Test, they assess your confidence level, communication skills, and ability to tackle challenges, among others. You need to sharpen your communication. Remember KISS - Keep it Simple and straight. Answers should be short and to the point.
5. The universal question in HR, "Tell me about yourself," does not require you to reproduce information already submitted in your resume. Here, along with the "what" part, emphasize the "how" part - leverage the opportunity to showcase your strengths and achievements that would be of interest to the interviewer.
6. Do not forget to ask questions. Do not be a passive candidate only answering questions. You can ask questions about the company, the role, etc.
7. At the time of conclusion, you may also ask for feedback about yourself. Also, inquire when you would be informed.
8. Extend thanks and leave with a greeting or handshake.
Regards,
Shailesh Parikh
99 98 97 10 65
Vadodara
From India, Mumbai
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Some tips - hope it will help you.
1. First, have your own assessment about your suitability and competitiveness for the job. Hence, it's better to apply for a role/position where your profile/competence matches with the role profile/competence.
2. Just as it is important for a cricketer to have knowledge about the pitch and weather of the ground and accordingly modify strategy and tactics, it is essential for you to know the organization - its business, its vision/mission, performance, values statements, and overall image. You should customize your responses accordingly. For example, in a cost-sensitive/frugal company (Marwari company), you should take care of cost factors while answering questions like "How could you be useful to the company?" Share your achievements from past companies, etc.
3. There are two aspects of an interview:
a) Knowledge Test
b) Personality and Soft Skill Test
4. In the knowledge test, the interviewer is trying to assess your subject knowledge. An important aspect here is that while you narrate the theory, you should also relate it to practice with real-life examples. This will give you an edge. In the Personality Test, they assess your confidence level, communication skills, and ability to tackle challenges, among others. You need to sharpen your communication. Remember KISS - Keep it Simple and straight. Answers should be short and to the point.
5. The universal question in HR, "Tell me about yourself," does not require you to reproduce information already submitted in your resume. Here, along with the "what" part, emphasize the "how" part - leverage the opportunity to showcase your strengths and achievements that would be of interest to the interviewer.
6. Do not forget to ask questions. Do not be a passive candidate only answering questions. You can ask questions about the company, the role, etc.
7. At the time of conclusion, you may also ask for feedback about yourself. Also, inquire when you would be informed.
8. Extend thanks and leave with a greeting or handshake.
Regards,
Shailesh Parikh
99 98 97 10 65
Vadodara
From India, Mumbai
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Dear HR buddy,
It is difficult to cover all the nitty-gritties and nuances involved in HR interview questions. Before the interview, you should Google all relevant data about the company from reliable sources and convey it to them or use it when it's your turn to ask questions. The basic point is if the job profile of the company largely matches yours, the chances are very bright.
Honest analysis and introspection of failed interviews would greatly help you face future interviews. Try to think and write down your contributions/achievements in your previous jobs. The interviewer will try to assess the value you will bring to the job.
As a person, you must come across as genuine and honest, and not suppress or hide anything relevant. While you should showcase your competencies as an HR professional, avoid a sales pitch. Maintain a calm and collected posture and display self-confidence in your communication.
All the best, and I hope you land a rewarding job soon.
Vinayak Nagarkar
HR and Employee Relations Consultant
From India, Mumbai
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It is difficult to cover all the nitty-gritties and nuances involved in HR interview questions. Before the interview, you should Google all relevant data about the company from reliable sources and convey it to them or use it when it's your turn to ask questions. The basic point is if the job profile of the company largely matches yours, the chances are very bright.
Honest analysis and introspection of failed interviews would greatly help you face future interviews. Try to think and write down your contributions/achievements in your previous jobs. The interviewer will try to assess the value you will bring to the job.
As a person, you must come across as genuine and honest, and not suppress or hide anything relevant. While you should showcase your competencies as an HR professional, avoid a sales pitch. Maintain a calm and collected posture and display self-confidence in your communication.
All the best, and I hope you land a rewarding job soon.
Vinayak Nagarkar
HR and Employee Relations Consultant
From India, Mumbai
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The role of Human Resources in any organization is pivotal. Here are some tips for cracking an interview for an HR profile:
- You must have knowledge of the Human Resources field.
- Maintain soft, focused eye contact with the interviewer.
- Listen carefully.
- Leave a positive impression with the future of Human Resources.
From India, Pune
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- You must have knowledge of the Human Resources field.
- Maintain soft, focused eye contact with the interviewer.
- Listen carefully.
- Leave a positive impression with the future of Human Resources.
From India, Pune
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The first and foremost thing you must know is the job description/specification and the role that is needed for the job. Earlier tips given are true, no doubt. But at the heart of all is--- what is expected of you with what you already have, e.g., experience, skill sets, and knowledge.
So before applying for the job or responding to a call, analyze what I have just stated. Once the job and you fit well, there is no reason why you can't ace an interview with ease.
Make a dispassionate assessment of the needs. In case there is a mismatch, then highlight what is closest in your CV/profile. Don't miss to read the annual report of that company available on the public domain. That will give a clue on how to navigate your interview to your playing field where you are more comfortable and secure and know your beans.
You are welcome to seek further clarifications at any time at your convenience.
From India, Chennai
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So before applying for the job or responding to a call, analyze what I have just stated. Once the job and you fit well, there is no reason why you can't ace an interview with ease.
Make a dispassionate assessment of the needs. In case there is a mismatch, then highlight what is closest in your CV/profile. Don't miss to read the annual report of that company available on the public domain. That will give a clue on how to navigate your interview to your playing field where you are more comfortable and secure and know your beans.
You are welcome to seek further clarifications at any time at your convenience.
From India, Chennai
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I have conducted training on recruitment skills, resume preparation, and cracking interviews for engineering and MBA students. I have also interviewed lateral candidates in engineering and HR domains. I recall an interview I conducted last year for one of my clients for an HR Executive role. Both candidates had MBA qualifications with 5 years of experience. I asked a couple of questions to both of them and spent just 10 minutes on my questioning before sending them off.
My first question was, "After your MBA, what additional knowledge have you acquired in HR sub-skills such as competency mapping, performance systems, and training and development?" The response was zero. I then asked another question about whether they had read any books in their spare time on any topic, and again, the response was nil. That concluded the interview.
Recently, a lady with 7 years of HR experience approached me for a job after a break in service. I asked her about the meaning of HR BP and HR Data analytics, to which she could not provide an answer. I am sharing these experiences to highlight how some individuals tend to stop learning once they secure a job. In contrast, at the age of 67, ten years after my retirement, I am still learning.
During a recent class I conducted for MBA students, I inquired about their career aspirations post-graduation. Interestingly, 32 out of 35 students expressed an interest in pursuing recruitment. In Bangalore, IT recruitment firms are proliferating, akin to mobile accessories shops. Recruitment, onboarding, attendance, and payroll have become comfort zones. It is believed that one does not necessarily need an MBA from a prestigious institution to excel in these areas; any graduate or even a 10+2 candidate can manage. The process is likened to horoscope matching, where the job description (JD) is matched with the resume. If they align, the candidates are passed on to a senior for arranging an interview. This raises the question of knowledge development, learning new skills, and acquiring fresh insights.
From India, Bengaluru
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My first question was, "After your MBA, what additional knowledge have you acquired in HR sub-skills such as competency mapping, performance systems, and training and development?" The response was zero. I then asked another question about whether they had read any books in their spare time on any topic, and again, the response was nil. That concluded the interview.
Recently, a lady with 7 years of HR experience approached me for a job after a break in service. I asked her about the meaning of HR BP and HR Data analytics, to which she could not provide an answer. I am sharing these experiences to highlight how some individuals tend to stop learning once they secure a job. In contrast, at the age of 67, ten years after my retirement, I am still learning.
During a recent class I conducted for MBA students, I inquired about their career aspirations post-graduation. Interestingly, 32 out of 35 students expressed an interest in pursuing recruitment. In Bangalore, IT recruitment firms are proliferating, akin to mobile accessories shops. Recruitment, onboarding, attendance, and payroll have become comfort zones. It is believed that one does not necessarily need an MBA from a prestigious institution to excel in these areas; any graduate or even a 10+2 candidate can manage. The process is likened to horoscope matching, where the job description (JD) is matched with the resume. If they align, the candidates are passed on to a senior for arranging an interview. This raises the question of knowledge development, learning new skills, and acquiring fresh insights.
From India, Bengaluru
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