What are your long-term plans?
If you are flexible about your long-term plans say so, however, it pays to give a general picture of what interests you now, and how you see that developing. You... Read more »
‘HR Interview Questions’ - KyaPoocha.com
What do you see yourself doing in five years from now?
Your answer will give evidence of whether or not you are the sort of person who plans ahead. Remember that fewer and fewer employers expect all their employees to... Read more »
How long do you expect to stay with us?
Do not commit yourself to a specific time unless you are quite clear on this. Indicate you anticipate staying in the position for as long as it takes to learn the... Read more »
Tell us about yourself
If this is asked at the beginning of the interview give a quick run down of your qualifications and experience to date, then ask whether the interviewer(s) would... Read more »
Why should we appoint you?
Answer in terms of the qualifications, skills and interests that you have which are relevant to the position, i.e. summarise your suitability. Where a job description... Read more »
Have you applied for other jobs?
Be honest. This question is often used during graduate recruitment. Your approach to job hunting indicates how you approach challenges. Employers are aware of the... Read more »
How do you handle pressure?
Give examples of situations where you have been under pressure and ways in which you have positively handled it. Remember this is a typical example of a question... Read more »
Aren’t you over qualified for this position?
This is a leading question. If you have been called for an interview it is unlikely the employer considers you greatly over qualified. Otherwise they could not justify... Read more »
What are your major strengths and weaknesses?
Once again the employer is seeking to ascertain how mature you are and your awareness of yourself as a person. If you have a job description, you may find it useful... Read more »
How much do you know about our organisation?
Your answer will reveal the amount of homework you have done before the interview. For example, if the company has products in the market place look for these at... Read more »
How much do you expect to be paid?
This question is generally more common in the private sector when you have applied for a position with no identified salary scale. Where the salary range is unknown... Read more »
Have you any questions for us?
It is important that you do have questions for the following reasons: * In order to make your own assessment of the job you need to find out as much as possible... Read more »
Why did you choose to major in …?
Avoid the impression of aimlessness or uncertainty. It is fine to major in a subject because of your interests. However be willing to talk about this interest. Show... Read more »
What do you do in your spare time?
This is generally asked by employers seeking a fuller picture of you or to help you relax during the interview. Finding out about your other interests and leisure... Read more »
What are the most important considerations for you in choosing a job?
Answer in terms of job objectives, training, experience available or future prospects. Do not answer in terms of pay or overseas travel or other indications of self... Read more »
How do you get on with other people?
This question is asked to find out more about your social and interpersonal skills. Quote examples of past participation in teams, committees or community organisations.... Read more »
Tell us about a project or piece of research you have worked on while at university.
This is a question commonly asked at graduate recruitment interviews. The interviewers are not particularly concerned about which research/project you choose to... Read more »
Describe a challenging work issue you had to face, and how you dealt with it?
Consider what would be the requirements of the ‘new’ job/organization and find something in your past that highlights a skill, experience or situation that might... Read more »
If you were on a merry-go-round, what song would be playing? If you were going to be an animal on the merry-go-round, what would you be?”
You have found the unusual interviewer asking a rare question. Don’t feel stupid just feel like you have run into a very unusual situation. If you are interviewing... Read more »
How do you handle conflict?
On the job, there are many possible sources of conflict. Conflicts with: fellow employees management rules, procedures clients, customers demands of work vs. personal... Read more »