Hi all,
I recently attended an interview for an HR executive position with a UK company. They informed me that after the first stage of the interview, there would be a second stage involving a presentation interview. During this stage, they will showcase a few presentations and ask me questions. I am unfamiliar with what the presentation interview entails as I have never experienced one before. Could anyone provide me with some examples? Your guidance would be greatly appreciated as I prepare to succeed in the interview.
From India, Chennai
I recently attended an interview for an HR executive position with a UK company. They informed me that after the first stage of the interview, there would be a second stage involving a presentation interview. During this stage, they will showcase a few presentations and ask me questions. I am unfamiliar with what the presentation interview entails as I have never experienced one before. Could anyone provide me with some examples? Your guidance would be greatly appreciated as I prepare to succeed in the interview.
From India, Chennai
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Dear Helen,
You have asked a question but you have given an answer in your post itself. You have written, "I will have the 2nd stage of the presentation interview where they will show a few presentations and questions will be asked."
Has the future company informed you about the subjects the presentations will cover? If yes, it will make your job a little easier as you can read up on the topics. However, if the subjects are not confirmed, it could make your job a little more challenging. Nevertheless, this is a novel way to conduct interviews. My interpretations of this method are given below:
a) Take notes when the presentations are shown. This will help you ask questions, seek clarification, or provide replies. Ask the interviewers well in advance whether you are expected to check the spelling and grammar of the slide contents as well.
b) Please note that your interpretation will depend on your subject knowledge.
c) Try to read the lines and also read between the lines. The latter is tougher than the former; it requires presence of mind. If you can read between the lines, you could impress the interviewers.
d) Lastly, try to identify any logical inconsistencies in the slides or among them. Bring any inconsistencies to the interviewers' attention with their permission.
e) If you feel that insufficient information is provided, inform the interviewers that comments could not be made due to lack of information.
I hope the above points help in your preparation.
All the best!
Dinesh Divekar
From India, Bangalore
8225You have asked a question but you have given an answer in your post itself. You have written, "I will have the 2nd stage of the presentation interview where they will show a few presentations and questions will be asked."
Has the future company informed you about the subjects the presentations will cover? If yes, it will make your job a little easier as you can read up on the topics. However, if the subjects are not confirmed, it could make your job a little more challenging. Nevertheless, this is a novel way to conduct interviews. My interpretations of this method are given below:
a) Take notes when the presentations are shown. This will help you ask questions, seek clarification, or provide replies. Ask the interviewers well in advance whether you are expected to check the spelling and grammar of the slide contents as well.
b) Please note that your interpretation will depend on your subject knowledge.
c) Try to read the lines and also read between the lines. The latter is tougher than the former; it requires presence of mind. If you can read between the lines, you could impress the interviewers.
d) Lastly, try to identify any logical inconsistencies in the slides or among them. Bring any inconsistencies to the interviewers' attention with their permission.
e) If you feel that insufficient information is provided, inform the interviewers that comments could not be made due to lack of information.
I hope the above points help in your preparation.
All the best!
Dinesh Divekar
From India, Bangalore
Dear Madam,
I believe that the visuals shown in the test might depict situations that an HR executive commonly has to face. In that case, you will be tested on your problem-solving skills, involving an ability to assess the situation, interpret/analyze it, and suggest various actions to resolve it.
This is part of the psychometric tests which are intended to delve deeply into your knowledge, attitude, skills, and values you possess.
You can search for various psychometric tests available online and attempt to solve them, which will boost your confidence.
Regards,
Vinayak Nagarkar
HR and Employee Relations Consultant
From India, Mumbai
I believe that the visuals shown in the test might depict situations that an HR executive commonly has to face. In that case, you will be tested on your problem-solving skills, involving an ability to assess the situation, interpret/analyze it, and suggest various actions to resolve it.
This is part of the psychometric tests which are intended to delve deeply into your knowledge, attitude, skills, and values you possess.
You can search for various psychometric tests available online and attempt to solve them, which will boost your confidence.
Regards,
Vinayak Nagarkar
HR and Employee Relations Consultant
From India, Mumbai
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