HR Interview Questions – Set 02

You should demonstrate your team skills by sharing a relevant example. First, you should know what interviewers want to know by this question, and they want to find out:

• Are you easy to collaborate with other employees?
• Can you communicate effectively with different personalities?
• Can you mediate disagreements?
• You should answer this question in a very easy manner. We all have team experience on the job, during school, or in the extracurricular role, etc. You should better to remember your team experiences of your past and deliver it confidently. You should choose your recent experience.

I think, it is better to work under pressure but the pressure should be good. I always love to work with a deadline and enjoy working in a challenging environment. Generally, I react to situations rather than to stress and that’s way the situation is handled and doesn’t become stressful.

For example: When I find an unsatisfied customer, rather than feeling stressed, I focus on the task on hand. I believe my ability to communicate effectively and satisfy the customer.

This question is asked to find out the candidate’s true leadership potential. This question is generally asked for senior level roles. The best way to reply to this question is to demonstrate that you have done it successfully in the past.

• Sometimes for entry-level position jobs also, company ask about leadership because they want to hire people with leadership potential.
• You should answer this question with a strong example. You can customize your example according to the job description and role. Always spell the right things. Don’t try to reply like this type of answer:
• “I consider myself a born leader and have always sought out leadership opportunities over the years.”

This is the worst answer for a fresher as well as for an experience holder. You should get specific about what you did.

I always love to talk with my colleagues in a decent tone and a loving manner. It always works and I don’t think I have any serious conflict with any of my friend or colleague. But I remember, this incident was occurred 4 years ago, in my college life. We, four friends were stuck in a very worse condition. We all falsely charged fine and 15 days suspension for ragging a new comer fresher student. We all were upset and angry but it was me who take an initiative and discuss the whole condition with the principal and get rid from the fine and suspension.

This question can be a bit tricky. There are land mines all over the place. For example, you might be tempted to say you see yourself running the whole joint, but that’s obviously unwise. It demonstrates ambition and enthusiasm, but you’re all but saying you’re going to mutiny the leaders currently in charge.

You also don’t want to be baited into personalizing this question too much. It can get you off-topic very easily. They’re not interested in whether you want to get married in five years but rather in your career, and more specifically your career with the company.

And, of course, avoid suggesting that the company you’re applying to is just a pit stop or a stepping stone. In other words, don’t come off as indecisive or unreliable. Avoid saying things such as, “Well, if my band takes off, I’m hoping to tour,” or, “I’m hoping to have my own cooking show.”

Unlike with most questions, you’re going to want to keep the answer here pretty general, albeit as truthful and candid as you can without foregoing tact.
Within five years, I hope to have grown with the company and to have advanced professionally toward my ultimate goal of becoming an impactful data analyst, and, eventually, data scientist. And, of course, I’d like to have a comfortable work-life balance and pay down my debts from college.

In asking this question, the interviewer is really asking, “What makes you the best fit for this position?” Your answer should be a concise “sales pitch” that explains what you have to offer the employer. Keep it short and confident.

Sample answer:

“I have the knowledge, experience, and excellent communication ability to be an asset to your company.”

Ours was a mixed group with varied skills and we produced results which would have been impossible to produce individually.

I had to keep all my communication channels open at all times to ensure that the project stayed on track.

I was responsible for my part of the code and also for the collective delivery of the entire project.

I worked closely with senior key team members to keep my deliverables on track.

In the end, I was able to deliver on time and within budget.”

Possible Answer #2:
“Yes, I am. Though I am currently in an IC (individual contributor) role, I like working with others as personally, I am social and outgoing.

I like to nurture and build team spirit. At least once a month we go for team lunch or host team parties and generally, I am in charge of the fiancés from the pool fund.

In case there is no budget left in some month, I ensure a potluck lunch.

Being a senior in the team, I keep my eyes and ears open to understand the needs of all the others, especially my juniors and freshers.

We help each other focus on what really matters, instead of getting bogged down with irrelevant pressure.

My strong communication skills help me coordinate between different team members and resolve further issues.”

Possible Answer #1:
“My current goal is to find a career spot that ensures continued growth alongside new challenges daily.

3 years from now, I see myself as an experienced and reliable senior in the team and 5 years from now, I assume that I will be ready to take up managerial responsibilities like product strategy.

I want to have a stable career in a single organization and hope I will get the same wherever I start.”

Possible Answer #2:
“I see myself working for a reputed organization, at a strategic position with budgeting power, good remuneration, and minimal interference.”

Possible Answer #1:
“I still regret turning down the position offered to me at XYZ company last year.

I have gained good experience in my present organization.

But it’s good that I turned it down, otherwise, I wouldn’t have been promoted and become a Manager.

Neither I would have got the opportunity to interview with your esteemed organization today!”

Possible Answer #1:
“I am fresher and nothing can be better for me than starting my professional career in a reputed company like yours. If everything goes well, I will be looking forward to a long stint here, as long as the company needs me.”

Possible Answer #2:
“I believe in long hauls. I have been with 2 organizations in the past, and my stints have lasted for 5+ years. Being an experienced professional in the IT sector, I have done my homework and believe this company will surely offer a best-in-class working environment and a rewarding career.

I plan to stay for a long time here, or at least for as long as my services will be valued and required.”

Possible Answer #1:
“Thank you, Sir/Ma’am for this opportunity. I am from XYZ City and belong to a nuclear family.

My father is a Central Government Employee and my mother is a Vice Principal at a private school.

My younger sister will appear her CBSE 10 board this year.

We are a very close-knit family. On an individual front, I perceive myself as a confident, conscientious and hardworking individual.

I carry out any task assigned to me without hesitation, provided the instructions are clear. In the case of doubts, I never hesitate to put forth my questions.

I have always been a fast learner, and I love to keep up my process of learning to figure out better ways of solving problems.

Moreover, I love to compete with my own past performances than competing with my peers, as I believe that improvement is always better than perfection!”

Don’t make the mistake of sharing too much personal information in any of your HR interview questions and answers round.

You will not be left with enough time to sell your experience and relevant technical skills.

Possible Answer #2:
“Well, I am a confident, hardworking and a very professional individual.

I have always carried out all the tasks assigned to me without hesitation, provided the instructions from my Reporting Managers or seniors were clear.

I have also been a good mentor to my juniors and never hesitate to guide them.

On the other hand, I am a creative person and I love to test my boundaries.

In order to do so, I keep pushing myself to think out of the box!”

This is another version of frequently asked HR Interview questions and answers, for the same question.

Possible Answer #3:
“I’m a management consultant with 12 years’ of experience that I have gained across multiple industries and sectors such as financial services, IT, Telecom, retail, and media.

In my current job role, I am responsible for business development activities.

In the last financial year alone, I sold projects totaling INR 40,00,000 to clients.

On a daily basis, I handle a 10-member strong team of consultants and junior consultants.

Besides being a management consultant, I am a fair and independent individual.

I try not to be judgmental and always absorb constructive criticism, listen to my boss’ inputs, my client’s complaints as well as address my team members’ issues, to my best possible abilities.”