Basic Tips for HR Interview
Entering the room
Prior to the entering the door, adjust your attire so that it falls well.
Before entering enquire by saying, “May I come in sir/madam”.
If the door was closed before you entered, make sure you shut the door behind you softly.
Face the panel and confidently say ‘Good day sir/madam’.
If the members of the interview board want to shake hands, then offer a firm grip first
maintaining eye contact and a smile.
Seek permission to sit down. If the interviewers are standing, wait for them to sit down
first before sitting.
An alert interviewee would diffuse the tense situation with light-hearted humor and
immediately set rapport with the interviewers.
Enthusiasm
The interviewer normally pays more attention if you display an enthusiasm in whatever
you say.
This enthusiasm come across in the energetic way you put forward your ideas.
You should maintain a cheerful disposition throughout the interview, i.e. a pleasant
countenance hold s the interviewers interest.
Eye contact
You must maintain eye contact with the panel, right through the interview. This shows your
self-confidence and honesty.
Many interviewees while answering, tend to look away. This conveys you are concealing
your own anxiety, fear and lack of confidence.
Maintaining an eye contact is a difficult process. As the circumstances in an interview are
different, the value of eye contact is tremendous in making a personal impact.
Be natural
Many interviewees adopt a stance which is not their natural self.
It is amusing for interviewers when a candidate launches into an accent which he or she
cannot sustain consistently through the interview or adopt mannerisms that are
inconsistent with his/her personality.
Interviewers appreciate a natural person rather than an actor.
It is best for you to talk in natural manner because then you appear genuine.
HR Questions
Why do you want to work for this organization?
You should do some research about the company and its competing abilities with other
companies in that area.
e.g., "I wanted to work for this company because you are a leading and fastest-expanding
company ....... Hence it is a logical progression for me to join this company with my
abilities."
What is more important to you: the money or the work?
Money and work both are like siblings. But I believe when you work hard; money will
flow to you. So work is more important than money. Only hard work can help you put
another feather in your success cap.
Do you have any questions for me?
Usually Employer asks this question to test your interest in the company. Hence you should
ask questions to show keen interest to join the company.
Remember that don’t ask too many questions and whatever you ask, the question should be
genuine and inquisitive.
"Since i am living in a world of rapid changes where technology has never been new for a
week so will i get the required framework in the area of my employment"
Are you a team player?
Working in a team is nice and beneficial because you get the chance to share your
knowledge with others and also learn from others both professionally and personally,
though I do not mind working independently also.
Difference between hard work and smart work?
Hardwork means when u dont use your brain & do the work in the traditional way as all
have done earlier putting all your efforts whereas smartwork includes creative
approach ,some initial study over the work assigned, using new ideas or may be some
shortcuts &achieving your goals.
What is the difference between confidence and over confidence??
Confidence is based on Facts and Figures but over confidence is based on speculation.
Confidence is when you say "yes i can do this job" over confidence is i only can do this job"