HR Interview Questions & Answers

1. Tell me about yourself? Of Tell me a little about yourself?

1. Answer structure

You can answer these questions based on structure as follows:

• A brief summary of your personal details: You have to give your name, where you are from and a brief review of your resume. You may also provide any other personal detail that you choose to provide.

• Education: You should tell the interviewer about your educational qualifications and any relevant miscellaneous educational qualifications that you might have amassed.

• Professional experience: Standard questions during a job interview are “tell me about your professional experience”. Depending on whether you are a novice or an experienced professional, you should share your previous job experiences.

Answer sample 2

I am Peter Ho and I was working as project coordinator in ABC. I am having 6 years of experience on LAMP technology.

In my 6 years of careers, I have worked with 2 companies as a full time job and 3 as a part time tech consultant and story board writer.

My main responsibility is project coordinator ship, like communicating with clients , collect the requirements (in Maintenance project or hourly project) and distribute the tasks to team and work as developer with team too and writing story boards too. This way i can closely monitor the development and decrease the dependencies of any resource on me.

I am also looking for the opportunities, which increase my skills and give me chance to reduce the efforts of people.

My real strength is my attention to detail. As a coordinator my main focus is always on two things – Deadline should be meet and Application should be meet the client requirements.

2. What are your greatest strengths? Or what is your greatest strength?

1. Strength samples

You can ref strength samples as follows:

• Strong leader

• Good manager

• Initiative (willing to take on new things)

• Follow-through (seeing a task through to the end)

• Good at bringing things in on deadline

• Determination (as in seeing a project through to the end or in finding a solution to a problem)

• Quick learner

• Problem solver

• Flexibility

• Good at seeing the big picture even when dealing with the details

• Good at details, but also know how to see the big picture

• Strong at a given skill required by the job (like Java programming, project management, teaching, writing, web design, customer service, phone manner, math, public speaking, etc.)

• Good people skills

• Good team player

• Ability to help influence change

• Creativity

• Good at finding ways to improve existing business processes

• Good at resolving conflict

Answer sample 1

Great Communication skills. I am a great orator as well as listener. I don’t think it’s all about convincing the counterpart that you are right, esp. on a team. I think it’s about finding compromise and coming to a decision that everyone can agree and be happy about. Sometimes, there is definitely a need to keep eyes peeled and just listen/watch and keep mouths closed. I’m great at that too.

answer sample 2

I have great leadership skills. This includes handling heavy sets of responsibilities, and pressure. I aim to a be a fair and righteous in my decision, and I understand that to be a leader of others, I have to work that much harder on my off-hours as well. I strive to a key example in the professional environment, as well as in everyday life.

3. What is your greatest weakness? Or what is Your Greatest Weakness?

1. Answer structure

These are two popular ways that are used to answer these questions:

a) First way: Turning your strong point into weak point.

b) Second way: Solving your weakness absolutely. A better approach is that you state one point which was once your weakness, but you have done well to resolve it.

2. Answer tips

• Don’t try to make up a weakness.

• Don’t say you have no weakness. No one is perfect; therefore, you shouldn’t say you have no weakness.

• Always keep answering questions in a positive manner.

• Avoid directing the interviewer into negative thinking.

• In any question, including this one, you want to communicate optimistic approach and enthusiasm – two important qualities to demonstrate in interviews.

• Never list a key element of the job as your weakness!

Answer sample 1

Weakness which is not related to the job: I find accounting (or mathematics) as my major/biggest weakness. Even at home my wife is in charge of our books. Though it bores me, recently, I managed to learn some functions for having an idea of key accounting basics.

Answer sample 2

Weakness the interviewer already knows: I lack general work experience because I spent many years in advancing my education. However, my education has prepared me for the job – I learned some skills that couldn’t be gained as extensively in any regular job, such as: research experience that helped me analyzing and developing A, B, C.

Answer sample 3

Weakness that can be considered as a positive attitude: I don’t know to balance work and personal life. I love my work, but my family is neglected sometimes because of this. I often put in 12-hour working day. I am now learning to better manage my time as well as my personal life.

4. Why are you leaving your last job? Or

Why did you quit your last job/position? Or w

Why did you leave your last job? Or

“Why are you leaving your last job?”

1. Answer structure

Give a main reason why are you leaving last job then explain this reason.

Reason samples:

• Applying for a more challenging position.

• Having a chance to work in a larger and more robust organization.

• Opportunity to work in a more technologically advanced environment.

• Salary increase.

• Applying for a more senior position.

• Termination of contract (date).

• Change of profession or area of expertise.

• Further education.

• Travel.

Answer sample 1

There isn’t room for growth with my current employer and I’m ready to move on to a new challenge to grow my career. After several years in my last position, I’m looking for an company where I can contribute and grow in a team-oriented environment.

Answer sample 2

I quite appreciate the experience I have earned from my previous positions, but since I have to move back to the state, I decided that it was the right time to leave and seek new challenges. I am still on good terms with my boss and coworkers though.

5. What are your career goals? Or what are your short-term career goals?
What are your long-term career goals?

1. Answer structure

Levels of career goals:

• You are not sure about your goals, then answer: I’m rather busy with my duties and goals of the Company; as a result, I haven’t focused much on my long-term personal goals.

• You have goals not or very little relating to the current job: For example, you are applying for a sales manager, but your career goal is to become the head of marketing department in the next 5 years.

• Current job oriented career goals: For example, you are working as a sales manager, you goal is to become the area sales manager in the next 2 years and in the next 5 years, you will be the regional sales manager.

Answer sample 1

My career goal is to take up new challenges each time to revive myself and add value to the company. I would achieve this with keen observation, practice, innovation and dedication. Thus, I can make my company rely on me in crucial circumstances and decision making.

Answer sample 2

I think it is very important to stay within a position for at least 3 years by educating yourself completely with the company and your job because your knowledge and know-how represents your company based on this. I would like to commit to this company long term by working from base level and if the opportunity presents itself in the future to excel in a different position, than I am highly motivated to try to advance myself within the company.

6. Why do you want to work here/ for us/ for this organization? Or

Why do you want to work for us?

Why do you want to work for this organization/this company?

1. Answer structure

You can follow steps below in order to answer this question:

• Express your interest in the company profile (based on your pre-research). Put across – how you are impressed by the company’s success, its products and its portfolio.

• Present your knowledge of the workplace environment (the department) you applied to.

• Demonstrate your enthusiasm to work for the company.

• And (the most important part) how do you trust this company to be the best place to utilize your experience and skills for the benefit of the company.

2. Answer tips

• Think hard about your reasons for applying for particular jobs. It’s in your interest to target rewarding jobs which will take you where you want to go. In these cases, the “Why Do You Want to Work Here?” answers itself.

• Consider career issues and options at all times. The “Why Do You Want to Work Here?” interview question is a question you really must ask yourself.

• Give a clear idea of your reasons for applying. You can talk yourself into a job with a relatively simple answer that states your case. “You need the job, because…”

• Prepare your answers in advance for this question for every job. You will be asked repeatedly in interviews.

Answer sample 1

This is a new industry in XYZ region. I am researching on this industry and aiming to be a leading specialist in the sector. Therefore, I would like to have an opportunity to develop my career as expected as this opportunity.

7. What do you know about our organization? Or
what do you know about us?
What do you know about this company?

Answer tips

• You should be able to discuss products or services, revenues, reputation, image, goals, problems, management style, people, history and philosophy. But don’t act as if you know everything about the place. Let your answer show that you have taken the time to do some research, but don’t overwhelm the interviewer, and make it clear that you wish to learn more.

• You might start your answer in this manner: “In my job search, I’ve investigated a number of companies.

• Yours is one of the few that interests me, for these reasons…”

• Give your answer a positive tone. Don’t say, “Well, everyone tells me that you’re in all sorts of trouble, and that’s why I’m here”, even if that is why you’re there.

Answer sample 1

While I knew a great deal about your company already, my research showed your sales staff is ranked tops in the industry largely due to their consultative selling process. As a mortgage sales representative, I have significant experience in consultative selling and feel it’s a very strong approach to sales.

Answer sample 2

According to me this is one of the best companies. It has a good Environment; We feel good working in companies, which has good growth in the IT Industries. This Organization has all the qualities like good growth, good Environment, maintaining a best level in the IT Industries, etc.

8. What do co-workers say about you?

2. Answer tips

• If some people from your past are going to say you’re a boring A-hole, you don’t need to bring that up. Stay positive, always, and maybe have a few specific quotes in mind.

• Have a set of descriptive adjectives ready to describe yourself.

• Make sure you give a non-personal, but detailed description of who these people are to you.

• The more objective and non-biased you can convince the interviewer, the more they can trust the words of your friends/coworkers.

Answer sample 1

Paraphrase a testimony from a previous co-worker. “Rachael Smith, my co-worker at Livingston & Company, always said I was the most creative intern.” Quoting colleagues will reiterate your strengths to the interviewer.

Answer sample 2

I am a highly respected professional amongst my co-workers and client group, a team player, humorous – can turn the worst senior into a fun learning session, dedicated, organized and efficient and trusted individual.

9. Are you applying for other jobs?

1. Answer structure

Answer: I am sending my application letter to A company and your company, I am interested in working here because of:

List 3 reasons.

2. Answer tips

• Be honest but do not spend a lot of time in this area.

• Keep the focus on this job and what you can do for this organization. Anything else is a distraction.

Answer sample 1

Of course, I am. I am looking for the best place to apply my abilities, and so far this place looks excellent.

Answer sample 2

Of course, I am. I am looking for the best place to apply my abilities, and so far this place looks excellent.

10. What kind of salary are you looking for?

2. Answer tips

A nasty little game that you will probably lose if you answer first. So, do not answer it. Instead, say something like, That’s a tough question. Can you tell me the range for this position? In most cases, the interviewer, taken off guard, will tell you. If not, say that it can depend on the details of the job.

Answer sample 1

I know that the average pay for this position is roughly around Us. 55,000, but because I have a couple years more experience, I would want something around us. 50,000 to Us 60,000.

Answer sample 2

I am looking for the kind of salary that I can not only live on, but enjoy life with as well. I don’t want to be the person who works just to pay bills and have hardly anything left for myself. I don’t know about anyone else, but when I look for a job, it has to meet my needs both mentally and money-wise or I don’t take the job.

11. Why should we hire you?

1. Answer tips

Take a few moments to compare the job description with your abilities, as well as mentioning what you have accomplished in your other positions.

Give concrete examples of why your skills and accomplishments make you the best candidate for the job.

One of the points that you can raise is the similarity of the job profile you are aiming for at the company to the job profile you enjoyed in your previous job.

You can also draw the interviewer’s attention to your key skills and strengths, namely – quick learning, excellent communication skills, etc.

In addition, your professional ambitions should be made clear – the motivation and dedication that you have for the profession and the opening position.

Answer sample 1

With my extensive background and experience working with CSS, XHTML, Photoshop, Illustrator, In Design, Action Script 2.0/3.0, and JavaScript, I am already skillfully trained and take no time in settling into any project. I work well in teams, am self-motivated, and comfortable with following direction or working independently. I am also great multitasked who has proven time over time, to meet tight deadlines. I know I would be a great addition to your team.

Answer sample 2

You should hire me because although I may not have experience, I am very much willing to learn the gropes and be trained. I believe that I have the requisite competence and qualities that perfectly fit this position. I want to be part of this company and I believe that I would be a valuable asset to it. .

12. What Is Your Dream Job?

1. Answer tips

Stay away from a specific job. You cannot win.

If you say the job you are contending for is it, you strain credibility.

If you say another job is it, you plant the suspicion that you will be dissatisfied with this position if hired.

There should be a good relation between each employee so that there will not be any hindrance in work or in the performance making of the organization, when the teamwork is good there will be profit making and a good name for the Company

Answer sample 1

“I love to connect people with the meaning and significance of news in ways that others in the newsroom can’t. Through my designs, I like to create ‘a-ha’ moments for my audience. I first realized this was important to me when …” And then give an example. Great answers to funnel questions often narrow into short, telling anecdotes. .

Answer sample 2

“My dream job will have to include elements of video and audio, as well as two-dimensional design, as that is where I feel I have some real potential to stand out. I get my news, for example, by …” There it is again, a transition that is leading us to some insight into you. In this case, we are taking a crack at envisioning the process. Still, we have not described a dream job, just the elements of it. .

13. What experience do you have in this field?

• Prepare a good Resume which is well-written and includes as much of the above-mentioned experience option as possible without being cluttered with irrelevant information.

• Research the company: you will make a good impression if you show familiarity with what they do and ask intelligent and relevant questions.

• Practice talking about yourself, maintaining poise, being presentable, and projecting enthusiasm. If you are passionate about the subject, don’t be shy to show it.

If you do that, it is likely a company will prefer a young applicant with little experience, but who is enthusiastic and able to learn, to an experienced, expensive, less enthusiastic, and – in the long run – much less efficient “veteran.”

There are ways to accumulate relevant experience while still studying or looking for a good full-time position.

• Relevant part-time jobs.

• Jobs not directly related, but having tasks or requiring skills which are.

• Volunteer work

• Internships

• Pay courses

• Private projects

Answer sample 1

I just completed my graduation, I don’t have any experience in this field but I believe that I have strength to interact with people.

Answer sample 2

I have been working with computers since 1995; I also have a degree in network support/computer repair. I have built my last 3 computers; have work with Dell as an employee. So I have around 15 years experience working with computers.

Answer sample 3

I have been in the field for 2 years and have half of my engineering degree completed. I have taken several courses in AutoCAD design as well and I am a very fast learner which will make getting accustomed to your conventions a relatively painless process.

14. What have you done to improve your knowledge in the last year?

1. Answer tips

• Try to include improvement activities that relate to the job. A wide variety of activities can be mentioned as positive self-improvement. Have some good ones handy to mention.

• Every should learn from his mistake. I always try to consult my mistakes with my kith and kin especially with elderly and experienced person.

• Natural curiosity has a direct effect on one’s problem solving skills. College courses, self-study, learning a new software/program (or any other goal-oriented and not work related activities) are good examples.

• Employers look for applicants who are goal-oriented. Show a desire for continuous learning by listing hobbies non-work related.

Answer sample 1

I sought help from friends who were already promoted to the same job I’m aiming for. I sat with them and observed how they tend their responsibilities. and from that I practice and apply it to my methods. Some of their techniques worked for me some have not but it’s okay because I’m learning from my own experiences.

Answer sample 2

Every should learn from his mistake. I always try to consult my mistakes with my kith and kin especially with elderly and experienced person.

15. Describe your work ethic?

1. Answer tips

When asked about work ethic, mention taking pride in what you do, accomplishments and striving to always do better. It also means continuing to always have an initiative to learn and to learn from mistakes. A work ethic may include being reliable, having good social skills and the ability to work well with everyone. It could also mean not taking advantage of a company.

Focus on things that will highlight your individual contributions to the company in the big picture.

Use examples and briefly describe your working habits. Ask yourself these questions to help you formulate your answer: Do you tackle a number of projects at once? How long does it take to complete them? Are you organized?

Emphasize benefits to the organization. Things like, determination to get the job done and work hard but enjoy your work are good.

Answer sample 1

I’m very honest when it comes to my work. There no way that I misled a customer ever. I’m very thorough and I never cut corners.

Answer sample 2

My work ethic is strong. I believe in being at work on time and completing each task that’s assigned to me. I am a hard worker and it shows through my work.

Answer sample 3

My experience with the phrase is that it describes one’s level of commitment to a task/employer/course of study. Ability to go the extra mile, stay the course, persistence to achieve quality, finding resources when stuck, own the problems that arise, etc. Punctuality and showing up fall in there, too.

16. Have you ever been asked to leave a position?

1. Answer tips

If you have not, say no. Then, the employer may ask: have you been fired? Of course, you should not answer No, almost everyone has been fired at least once and it is usually due to a personality conflict with the boss or coworkers. Tell the interviewer what you learned from being fired. If you have been fired many times, mention what steps you have taken to improve yourself (i.e., I have read self-help books about .

If you have, you need to address it openly and honestly. Reference checks done by the employer will uncover this information.

Focus on how you have grown from the experience.

Answer samples

Every organization wants to grow better and me also wants to make my carrier a great success and that if i could join here then i could get chances to explore my ideas for the growth of your reputed organization with my professional knowledge and experience I am having till now…

17. What is more important to you: the money or the work?

1. Answer tips

This is a trick question. The work should always be more important than the money. This frame of mind makes you seem like a good employee and as though you really want the specific job regardless of pay.

Inform the interviewer you appreciate your work above all else in your career, but you also expect to make a decent wage for your efforts. Interviewers want to know you value the work you turn in.

Answer sample 1

I believe they are equally important to our well-being. Certainly both even though Work is Worship money makes livelihood. Work follows money and money follows work. So, without existence of one another we can’t be achievable. However I can adjust for money up to some extent if the work is really challenging and doing which gives me job satisfaction.

18. Tell me about your ability to work under pressure?

1. Answer tips

You may say that you thrive under certain types of pressure. Give an example that relates to the type of position applied for. Mention pressures you face on the daily, such as dealing with deadlines on a regular basis.

Try not to use an example where you created the pressure yourself, by waiting too long to start something, or by handling a task irresponsibly at the beginning. For example, working under pressure to meet a customer’s deadline could be a good example, but not if you had waited too long to start the project.

Answer sample 1

I am anil I am originally from ABC but I staying in XYZ job opportunity have brought me here about my education qualification I did my schooling from EDF graduation from Jammu university about my work experience I am working with indicatives last 10 month about my hobby I love reading books watching TV and travelling.

Answer sample 2

For me to work with pressure, I rather react to the current priorities that give the pressure not to react on pressure itself. It’s like, to solve a problem reacting to the problem itself won’t help instead reacting to the solution would make a difference.

19. How long would you expect to work for us if hired?

1. Answer tips

No employer will hire an applicant knowing that they weren’t planning on staying in the company for a long term. So that you should avoid exact time frames; provide more of a general response such as “I plan to work for as long as we both agree I’m excelling at my job.”

Specifics here are not good. Something like this should work: I’d like it to be a long time. Or As long as we both feel I’m doing a good job.

Answer sample 1

I am committed to staying as long as I can. As long as my employer can appreciate the 110% I am continuously giving into my work, and give me room to grow intellectually and professionally, I wouldn’t have any reason to leave. I find that it’s actually a hassle to change jobs or companies.

Answer sample 2

It’s good to have a long term vision. For now, I would concentrate more on the work that I do, to give my best to the team/company and help to grow. Long term relationships will help to know more about the organization and deliver the best. I do feel, I had much to deliver and company has much to offer.

Answer sample 3

I am here because I want to be a part of your esteemed organization and want to grow with this organization by contributing my skills for its betterment. So from this initial time I am not thinking about till how long I will associate with your organization rather than I am thinking to grow till the topmost level of this organization.

20. Do you know anyone who works for us?

1. Answer tips

Be aware of the policy they have with relatives working in the company–this could have a negative effect. Only mention an acquaintance if you are on good and friendly terms.

Be aware of the policy on relatives working for the organization. This can affect your answer even though they asked about friends not relatives. Be careful to mention a friend only if they are well thought of.

2. Answer samples

Professionally, I do know that certain company and organization do have certain and unclear policy regards to relatives or friends who will work for the position can lead to a negative effect and influence, hence , professionally , I don’t have any knowledge and connections to anybody or person who once and currently served and worked for your company , who is currently and will be worked and serviced as a contractor to you and yours subsidiaries.

21. Why should we hire you?

1. Answer tips

Take a few moments to compare the job description with your abilities, as well as mentioning what you have accomplished in your other positions.

Give concrete examples of why your skills and accomplishments make you the best candidate for the job.

One of the points that you can raise is the similarity of the job profile you are aiming for at the company to the job profile you enjoyed in your previous job.

You can also draw the interviewer’s attention to your key skills and strengths, namely – quick learning, excellent communication skills, etc.

In addition, your professional ambitions should be made clear – the motivation and dedication that you have for the profession and the opening position.

Answer sample 1

Answer sample 2

Answer sample 3

I am self motive, hard working, and dedicated. Also a great multitasked who has proven time over time, to meet tight deadlines and have the passion to help others in a timely manner. Therefore I know I would be a great addition to your team. .

22. What Is Your Dream Job?

1. Answer tips

Stay away from a specific job. You cannot win.

If you say the job you are contending for is it, you strain credibility.

If you say another job is it, you plant the suspicion that you will be dissatisfied with this position if hired.

Answer sample 1

Answer sample 2

Answer sample 3

“I can see several dream jobs for me, each one building on the previous. The job I have now is a dream of sorts because it lets me (anecdote here). But I know I am outgrowing it. My next dream job will likely include several of the elements I know now and some new ones that will set me up for the next job. I do not see a dream job as a final destination, but as something to propel me to the next one.” An answer like this tells interviewers that you like a lot of things, that learning excites you and that you will attack each job with enthusiasm. .

23. What are you looking for in a job?

1. Answer tips

Be genuine and honest – Connect your actual personal preferences to the context of the company. Demonstrate your interest in the job features.

Be careful not to let the panel think the only reason you want the job is because it is more pay or better benefits – if this is your reason you will probably not get the job.

Answer sample 1

I want to gain experience in many areas of accounting. I want a position where things are not routine and where many of my accounting skills are utilized.

Answer sample 2

In my next job, I want more opportunities to write automation. In my previous position, we didn’t have these opportunities because we outsourced this work to other groups.

Answer sample 3

I understand that your goal is to be the first company in the country to develop transgenic algae as fuel source. I am very interested in emerging green energy and would like to contribute my skills in this area as a project developer and a manager. I think it could place our country on the global economic map and provide many unemployed people with jobs. I have relevant experience in….

24. Are you willing to work overtime?

1. Answer tips

This depends on you, you can answer by your desire.

But if so it is difficult to find work or a good job, you might consider are willing to work overtime.

Answer sample 1

I do understand that it will occasionally be necessary in software industry to work overtime. Generally I feel that the work can be completed on time if we work sincerely and utilize the work hours. However I have no problem in working overtime if the project deadlines are very tight and requires me to work hard. .

Answer sample 2

It depends on the responsibilities on your shoulder. if I have to complete a task then I can work overnight and weekends…………. after that I will be happy that I have completed my job on time. .

Answer sample 3

I can normally work in a few nights or weekends of overtime through the month if required to meet some deadlines. I hope projects are scoped and scheduled in such a way that overtime and nights are not a common requirement. .

25. Do you consider yourself successful?

1. Answer tips

You should always answer yes and briefly explain why. A good explanation is that you have set goals, and you have met some and are on track to achieve the others.

Always answer yes but follow with a brief explanation. You must convey exactly why you consider yourself to be successful: an example would be because you are goal-oriented–you have reached certain goals while still pursuing others.

Answer sample 1

Yes. Because I have proven successful in all that I have ventured. That doesn’t mean I haven’t had my fair share of struggles or mistakes, but in the end, I retain the skills and life experiences to overcome distractions and accomplish goals. I know if given the chance, I will prove successful in all the responsibilities entitled to this position.

Answer sample 2

I find myself successful because I always success in my short term or long-term goals. My short term terms were to get admission in well Schools and get good marks or Knowledge or my long terms goals were to get high qualification with high knowledge from a repute institute or university.

Answer sample 3

Yes, I consider myself successful. I have a proven track record of success throughout my education and career path. I am a task-oriented person. I had different careers and whatever task is I make sure to get the job done successfully. I have the passion for excellence. I am passionately committed to producing high quality results.

26. Are you a team player?

1. Answer tips

The answer is YES. This is an open-ended question, given so you may talk about your teamwork skills. Teamwork skills include listening, discussing, questioning, persuading, respecting, helping, sharing, participating, and ability to utilize all communication channels.

So, you answer “yes,” and give examples. When you give examples to support your team players status, they need to be specific:

• You’ve assisted folks who needed help

• You’ve helped co-workers get projects completed in time

• You’ve helped someone think strategically about problems or issues

You’ll notice that all those examples speak to your skills-as someone who gets things done, as someone who thinks strategically, and as a resource (or a go-to person).

Answer sample 1

I am a great team player because I work hard to become knowledgeable in the field of my interest, and I also love to pass on my learning’s’. I don’t believe in relaying blame as it is a easy-way out. One of the teamwork aspects I enjoy is a good open discussion and giving likewise feedback and suggestions. I believe a successful team depends on the responsibilities that each and every member takes on, not just the ‘natural’ leader who emerges. Everyone brings something to the plate.

Answer sample 2

Yes, I believe a team player works with the other staff to make things run smooth. Being a team player means listening to others ideas, criticisms and giving feedback when necessary, it also means assisting each other when necessary. when a place of employment has a good team and everyone acts as a team player the work atmosphere is more enjoyable and the job of each employee runs much smoother. It is vital if you are working in an atmosphere that requires you to be a care giver to have a good team with a positive attitude.

Answer sample 3

27. Have you ever had to fire anyone?

1. Answer tips

This is serious. Do not make light of it or in any way seem like you like to fire people. At the same time, you will do it when it is the right thing to do. When it comes to the organization versus the individual who has created a harmful situation, you will protect the organization.

Be sensitive upon answering this subject matter. The key is always to stay empathic but acknowledging the management duties that comes with higher up responsibilities and the team aspect of this decision.

Answer sample 1

When I was administrator at a large educational institution in the NY it was my job, among other things, to hire and fire. Believe me, it was harder to hire than to fire. There was always cause for firing, and usually I was glad to get rid of those who I fired. Hiring, however, was difficult. I had to choose between so many good, qualified candidates, and I never knew which one was really the right choice.

Answer sample 2

I have fired several people during my business career. I never enjoyed it, except once, when the person who I fired was a very nasty man who thought of himself before any other employee, not to say the company.

Answer sample 3

Others fired were usually people who were consistently late or absent, a few who just could not handle their assignments and a couple who were caught stealing from the warehouse. I prosecuted those two, but even then, I felt more for the employees than I did for myself or the company.

28. What is your philosophy towards work?

1. Answer tips

These are many philosophies that you can show to employers such as:

• Responsibilities.

• Flexibilities.

• Teamwork: the love to work with others.

• Helping/Serving: The power in serving others.

• Motivation: commitment, dedication and loyalty towards work.

• Resourceful: the creative use of resources.

• Balancing: the “work hard – play hard” approach is a new philosophy towards work.

• Unique: the ‘making a difference at work’ approach.

• Focused: focus of being focused to find success.

• Leadership: Taking responsibilities – leading by example.

• Creativity: initiation, creative planning, active listening and critical thinking approach.

• Learn from mistakes: “learn from mistake and accepting them to improve next time” philosophy.

• Visionary: an inspired person (a dreamer.) who tries to follow a vision as much as s/he can.

You should note that show 3 philosophies that are benefits, suitable to recruiters.

Describe your work philosophy with good examples from your career in a focused manner from one (or more than one) of these perspectives. Interviewers will be equally impressed by any philosophy as long as it is truthfully and enthusiastically told.

Answer sample 1

My philosophy towards work is: “In every action there is a corresponding reaction” so if you do good things in your work there will be good outcome or result of what you’ve working for nevertheless, if not you will lose your job.

Answer sample 2

My philosophy towards work is work in a way that you create positive effects not just for your own self but for the good of your co-workers and the company itself…thus, this will make everything and everyone fulfilled and contented while working making positive results afterwards.

29. Have you ever been asked to leave a position?

1. Answer tips

If you have, you need to address it openly and honestly. Reference checks done by the employer will uncover this information.

Focus on how you have grown from the experience.

Answer samples

Every organization wants to grow better and me also wants to make my carrier a great success and that if I could join here then I could get chances to explore my ideas for the growth of your reputed organization with my professional knowledge and experience I am having till now…

30. Explain how you would be an asset to this organization?

1. Answer tips

You should be anxious for this question. It gives you a chance to highlight your best points as they relate to the position being discussed. Give a little advance thought to this relationship.

The best way to approach this question is to restate your strengths and emphasize the different ways they can be applied to the job being discussed.

Let the interviewer know you are an expert in a particular area and how your contributions, if hired, will bring new business to the company.

Answer sample 1

I can be an asset to this organization because I think that I have the enough capabilities, skills and qualifications to work and I am much willing to improve the skills that I have that is in congruent with what the organization or company upholds..My dedication and my motivation is a great factor in achieving goals towards my work.

Answer sample 2

Every organization wants to grow better and me also wants to make my carrier a great success and that if i could join here then I could get chances to explore my ideas for the growth of your reputed organization with my professional knowledge and experience i am having till now…

Answer sample 3

My anxiety to learn new things and not giving up in life are the two most important things which the organization needs plus I have the basic technical knowledge that is needed for this job . So, I think I am one of the candidates who could be an asset to the organization.

31. Tell me about a suggestion you have made?

1. Answer tips

The best way is to provide an example of when you came up with a different approach to an issue – It might be any work situation or a real problem. Tell a success story. Express how your solution made the difference!

Be sure and use a suggestion that was accepted and was then considered successful. One related to the type of work applied for is a real plus.

Answer sample 1

Yesterday i had given one suggestion to one Insurance office, where the UPS(Un interrupted power supply) was placed nearby the entrance door without any safety and security.. I had given suggestion to the one of staff, there is a chance of switching OFF UPS by any kid or someone while leaving… as it’s easy prone to happen…. which will halt your work and loss complete data…..

Answer sample 2

I notice a lot of things wherever I am. Sometimes things that affect me personally, or things I have learned in the past to help better/make easier the lives of people/work. And at first, I didn’t think these “suggestions” mattered, until I realized, that I never gave it a chance- at worse, my employer would appreciate the detail-oriented in me. So I started noting details in my head, and suggesting them when my employer seemed receptive to feedback.

32. Why do you think you would do well at this job?

1. Answer tips

List your job competencies (that includes knowledge, abilities, skills) conform to work standards.

You can also see the answer in the question what are your greatest strengths?

Please indicate the relationship between your career goals and job performance.

Answer sample 1

I am a person that learn quickly and perform better under pressure, am a very good team player that motivate others in other to achieve the company’s common goals.

Answer sample 2

Will do well in this job because I already have previous experience in the similar field. so I will use my previous experience in this job and I am interested in learning new things and enhance my skills.

Answer sample 3

I will do well in this job because I already have previous experience in the similar field so I will use my previous experience in this job and I am interested in learning new things anda enhance my skills.

33. What irritates you about co-workers?

1. Answer tips

Nobody is perfect. So everyone commit mistakes. Your view is what matters. What you feel so right may be wrong to others. So have mutual respect. Then no irritation exists.

That would be a very wrong answer, so don’t obey that instinct. Don’t be flippant if they ask what irritates you about patrons, since that one, or some variation may also be coming up in your interview.

Answer sample 1

I believe it is of utmost importance to stay professional, especially in the work environment. We all have differences in opinion, but nothing as adults we can’t discuss and come to an amicable agreement.

Answer sample 2

I’ve been very lucky to have worked with supportive and helpful professionals, but there are always minor irritants. For example, a former co-worker would often change deadlines, moving up the dates for projects, sometimes without apparent reason. These decisions made more difficult to deliver on time and to provide my best work. However, I usually found that if I discussed it with her that I would usually find out a legitimate reason for the hastened delivery and that we could work out sometime around another project.

34. What kind of person would you refuse to work with?

1. Answer tips

There is nothing like NOT able to work with. Organizations are made of teams; therefore one team member may be a notch slower than other members of the team. It is the responsibility of “other” team mates to help the slow team mate to match-up.

Do not be trivial. It would take disloyalty to the organization, violence or lawbreaking to get you to object. Minor objections will label you as a whiner.

This is a very tricky question to test your attitude to others. So you must start the answer in a positive note.

Answer sample 1

Well I am a person who can work with all kinds of people. However I feel bit uncomfortable to work with persons of selfish and ingratitude in nature.

Answer sample 2

For his attitude and lazy towards work so i refuse them, one has to be dedicate at work should do hard work and smart work.

35. What would your previous supervisor say your strongest point is?

1. Answer tips

There are numerous good possibilities:

Loyalty, Energy, Positive attitude, Leadership, Team player, Expertise, Initiative, Patience, Hard work, Creativity, Problem solver

Answer sample 1

I believe my supervisor would say that my strongest point is that I’m reliable, hard-working, efficient, timely, and responsible. I know this because he has written it in my letter of recommendation. Would you like to see it?”

Answer sample 2

I believe he would say that my ability to complete my responsibilities and also understand the other department’s roles in the organization was crucial to my success. Not only did this allow me to interact with the other departments better, it allowed me to fill in and cover responsibilities outside of my department when needed.

36. Tell me about a problem you had with a supervisor?

1. Answer tips

Biggest trap of all this is a test to see if you will speak ill of your boss. If you fall for it and tell about a problem with a former boss, you may well below the interview right there. Stay positive and develop a poor memory about any trouble with a supervisor.

2. Answer samples

My supervisor was not too keen on taking an initiative or implement new ways in solving a problem. He believed in anarchy system and always consulted his boss rather than going to him with an idea or being helpful in reaching towards a solution.

37. What has disappointed you about a job? Or

Explain what has disappointed you most about a previous job?

1. Answer tips

No matter the response, don’t get too negative. Possible answers: not enough of a challenge, not given enough responsibilities for your qualifications, unable to continue developing skills in environment, etc.

Don’t get trivial or negative. Safe areas are few but can include: Not enough of a challenge. You were laid off in a reduction Company did not win a contract, which would have given you more responsibility.

Answer sample 1

When I do the targeted work and involved myself to in depth of the work and still my boss is not appreciate or recognize my ability then I fruited and disappoint.

Answer sample 2

Lack of challenge how many hours I have to commit. I focused on pay and benefits when I took my job. I didn’t fully realize how much time is our greatest and only asset. I would definitely consider this if ever looking for another one.

Answer sample 3

I felt that my previous company seldom cohesively brought all the employees to recognize our common goal. Perhaps it was the lack of communication at meetings, or lack of non-work related projects for the larger community as a whole, but I always thought it would have been great to add that ‘community’ component to the workplace.

38. What motivates you to do your best on the job?

1. Answer tips

Do not discuss salary, benefits, or other compensation-related motivations.

Do not talk about your need for constant supervision or your inability to stay motivated for any significant period of time at work. Keep your answers short and business related.

This is a personal trait that only you can say, but good examples are: Challenge, Achievement, and Recognition. For any person motivation is the main factor which should make him work in an efficient manner.

Answer sample 1

First of all i am a workaholic and I cannot sit idle. So the motivation to do the best work comes to me naturally. But if asked what actually motivates me then i would say its the Satisfaction that i get after a whole day of work that keeps me going.

Answer sample 2

I was responsible for several projects where I directed development teams and implemented repeatable processes. The teams achieved 100% on-time delivery of software products. I was motivated both by the challenge of finishing the projects ahead of schedule and by managing the teams that achieved our goals.

Answer sample 3

I’ve always been motivated by the desire to do a good job at whatever position I’m in. I want to excel and to be successful in my job, both for my own personal satisfaction and for my employer.

39. How would you know you were successful on this job?

1. Answer tips

Several ways are good measures: You set high standards for yourself and meet them. Your outcomes are a success. Your boss tells you that you are successful.

Answer sample 1

For me money is not important, work is more important. so i will give my best to the company to become successful way of working in the good environment shows the best result and satisfy to the employee.

Answer sample 2

I m sure that I were successful in the any job offered in your company is my dream and I can do anything for my dreams. Another way I am like to do this from my heart not for money. So…………

40. Would you be willing to relocate if required?

1. Answer tips

You should be clear on this with your family prior to the interview if you think there is a chance it may come up.

Do not say yes just to get the job if the real answer is no.

This can create a lot of problems later on in your career. Be honest at this point and save yourself future grief.

Answer samples

Yes of course….I would like to work in a different environment and after a couple of years I’ll take a transfer and come here if required…..

41. How do you describe your management style?

1. Answer tips

Try to avoid labels.

Some of the more common labels, like progressive, salesman or consensus, can have several meanings or descriptions depending on which management expert you listen to.

The situational style is safe, because it says you will manage according to the situation, instead of one size fits all.

Answer sample 1

I believe in treating people like professionals. From the start I believe in giving and expecting trust. You don’t have to earn trust when you join the team. You receive it automatically and keep it unless you do something to lose it.

Answer sample 2

I believe in building a team. Each member of the team should be clear on their role, know where they fit in and feel they can depend on and lean upon others in the team to achieve group goals.

Answer sample 2

I believe in real-time feedback. If you do something wrong you should know it immediately. If you do something right, you should hear about it right away. The further removed feedback is in time, the less effective it is.

42. What have you learned from mistakes on the job?

1. Answer tips

Here you have to come up with something or you strain credibility. Make it small, well intentioned mistake with a positive lesson learned. An example would be working too far ahead of colleagues on a project and thus throwing coordination off.

Show that you are able to learn from your mistakes, but don’t offer up any negative examples concerning your past performance. Show that you have been successful, but that have the maturity it takes to examine your own behavior so that you can learn and grow and be a better employee. Be brief.

Answer sample 1

Everyone makes mistakes but only few people can realize their mistakes and they don’t want to repeat those mistakes again….. I am the one in those few people, I don’t want to repeat the mistakes which had done by me in my job/work.

Answer sample 2

Well, I have been successful at every job I have had, but I have had the normal ups and downs. I’d say that I do actively try to monitor my work habits and the quality of my work so that I can constantly be improving myself. FOR EXAMPLE, I have had one or two hiccups with clients where their satisfaction was not where I thought it was. I learned that I have to really monitor certain difficult clients closely and “take their temperature” so I can keep their satisfaction level as high as possible. Do have any clients like that here?

43. Do you have any blind spots?

1. Answer tips

Trick question. If you know about blind spots, they are no longer blind spots. Do not reveal any personal areas of concern here. Let them do their own discovery on your bad points. Do not hand it to them.

Don’t be too specific of your actual weakness.. But instead try to bring out that you are very team oriented.

Answer sample 1

I would say everyone has blind spots and i would too. And that is why I believe in teamwork because when you are a team you can point out other people’s blind spots and they will do the same for you.

Answer sample 2

Everyone has blind spots and I would too. And that is why I believe in teamwork because when you are a team you can point out other people’s blind spots and they will do the same for you.

Answer sample 2

44. Do you think you are overqualified for this position?

1. Answer tips

Regardless of your qualifications, state that you are very well qualified for the position.

Answer sample: No. It is not like that. I am sure I am the perfect candidate for this post. You are taking my interview which also indicates that I am the suitable Candida

Answer sample 1

No. it is not like that. i think i am the perfect candidate for this post. You are taking my interview which also indicates that i am the suitable candidate.

Answer sample 2

No, I think I’m perfect candidate to this post, if I’ll be overqualified for this position, never come to given the interview,& keep off from this organization.

Answer sample 2

I never think that I am over qualified to this job. We can’t judge any job as small or big according to our qualification. If we have interest and passion then we can create wonders even it is a small job. Its better to do a job where my work is appreciated and where I can get the work satisfaction. I strongly believe that by working in this company I can fulfill my dreams.

45. if you were hiring a person for this job, what would you look for?

1. Answer tips

Be careful to mention traits that are needed and that you have.

That can be: Qualification, attitude, team spirit, sincerity, and spirit.

Answer sample: I would look for good communication skill and for great dedication towards job and responsibility to work in under pressure also.

Answer samples

I think, I’m a hard worker and punctual and I have all necessary skills for this profile and I’m always ready to meet the deadline of the organization.

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