7 tricky questions - hr interview questions & answers

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7 TRICKY INTERVIEW QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS


QUESTION #1

Why Should I Hire You ?


• Asked in almost every interview !

• Take A look at your cv and pick out 3-5 qualities/skills/experiences that highlight your work ability. Support this with an instance of A commendable performance in the last job.

• Familiarize yourself with the job description of the role, once you know exactly what this role demands, you can talk about your skills and experiences that are relevant to this job.


Why Is There A Gap In Your

Employment History ?

QUESTION #2


• Gaps in employment history are common, and employers understand that

• But they’ll see how you put this interim period to use.

• Highlight any useful and productive ways in which you spent your time. Whether it is freelance projects, voluntary work, creative work, or even taking care of your family that took up your time, make sure your bring it to their attention.


QUESTION #3

Tell Me About Yourself


• Don’t recite details from your cv—that’s already there for the interviewer to see.

• Avoid bringing in personal details. Throw light on your education, past jobs and recent work experience.

• Do not exhaust too many details, as this is likely to be the opening question.


QUESTION #4

What Is Your Biggest Weakness ?


• Intelligently Speak Of A Weakness And Turn It Around Into A Positive Trait.

• For Instance, You Could Cite A Weakness Such As The Inability To Say “No”. This Could Translate Into Something That Works Well In The Work Environment—because You Find It Difficult To Say No, You Tend To Take On Several Projects At A Time And Make Sure To Deliver On Each One.


QUESTION #5

What Do You Think Your Salary Should Be ?


• Don’t provide the employer with A salary figure. It may well be that the employer was planning to pay you more than what you have asked for.

• If you demand much above what they were planning to pay, they will find it easy to show you the door

• Ask the employer for a range within which the company can pay you, and then make a demand that’s on the higher side of the range.


QUESTION #6

Why Did You Quit Your Previous Job ?


• The interviewer wants to see what about your previous job didn’t work out for you—your own weaknesses/failures, problems with the boss or the administration, etc.

• Respond with something like “the previous job was not challenging/satisfying enough” rather than criticizing the employers or the colleagues.

• A safe response such as that will show that you are well prepared for all kinds of challenges at work.


QUESTION #7

Where Do You See Yourself A Few Years Down The Line ?


• Regardless of what you see about your future, it is important that you respond to this question cautiously.

• Do not make it seem like you are not interested in the current position and company. By all means, indicate that you hope to build A promising career with the company.

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