HR Interview Questions – Set 06

This a very common HR interview question which is asked to assess whether the candidate will stick around and align him/herself with the company’s mission statement.

The question can be answered in the following manner.

Possible answer:
” I have been working with a great team in my current company and have learnt a lot from each member.

But after working with the organization for more than 4 years now, I believe I have exhausted all the challenges that could be there.

I am now looking forward to more challenges that can push my limits further and open new learning oppurtunities.

I believe the job role offered by your company is the perfect scope for the same and I assure you I can surely add more value to the team as well if given the chance.”

I want to get recognized for my contribution to the company in the long-run.”

Possible Answer #2:
“I’ve picked up Marketing Automation basics during my first job, which lasted for two years.

Now I am prepared to take up a bigger and more challenging project.

I want to see myself as a marketing analyst in the next two years, that would be my short-term goal.

Following which, I would see myself as an end-to-end Digital Marketing Strategist or a Manager in the long run.”

Possible Answer #1:
“Yes, I would still work, to build my career. As far as the lottery money is concerned, I will buy a huge house for my Mom and Dad.”

Possible Answer #2:
“The amount you quoted is not huge, considering the fact that my spouse is a social worker! In order to sustain my existence and my family’s welfare, I would still keep working.”

Note: Please make sure that you talk about relevant health conditions, wherever needed while having a discussion during your HR interview questions and answers round.

A “serious health condition” generally includes pregnancy or any chronic disease such as epilepsy and cancer.

If you do not have any of the above, do not give out too many details about your illness.

For example, if you are suffering from cold flu, say so.

Do not exaggerate the situation as it might create a negative impression wherein your HR will start to anticipate your absence in the near future.

If you do so, you might bid goodbye to goodies such as travel opportunities, promotions, hikes and even ripe leadership positions.

It is permissible for your future employer to question you. Some might ask you to get a complete medical check-up done and submit the report during joining.

While giving out the answer, be brief and summarize the health condition in a few short sentences.

Possible Answer #1:
“I am partially color blind. Sometimes I face difficulty in distinguishing between colors.

For example, I cannot see shades or tones of the same color.

But for your information, no adjustments would be required on your part to accommodate this minor disability.

As you can see from my resume, it does not have any impact on my ability to get the job done.”

Possible Answer #2:
“I do not have severe health issues, but I do have a migraine issue.

I have never disclosed my condition on a job interview before or on a pre-employment health questionnaire, as I was afraid that it might jeopardize my career.

But I am undergoing both acute (abortive) and preventive (prophylactic) therapies and most of my colleagues know about it.

The situation is completely under control and I have been almost cured.”

Possible Answer #3:
“I do not have any serious medical issues.”

Never say “no” as this is perhaps the worst response ever given by any interview candidate! Remember that interviews are not integrations but are business conversations where both the parties should ask and respond to questions. Coming back to the situation, the best answer for a fresher is as follows:

Possible Answer #1:
“Yes, I do!”

This is probably your very first chance during the interview, to ask a question. Questioning will indicate that as a fresher, you came well-prepared for the interview and you are still absorbed in the conversation.

It will also show that you do take interest in the organization. Make a general list of five questions about the company and ask them to your interviewer, after all other HR interview questions and answers are over.

Possible Answer #2:
“How has your journey been so far in this organization? What excites you the most about working here? How long does it ideally take a person to prove their caliber here? Where is the organization headed in the next years? What are the next steps of this interview?”

In case you already know everything about your potential employer, you can ask the interviewer a direct question like:

Possible Answer #3:
“Can you tell me something about yourself?”

Everyone likes to talk about themselves, so this is a safe question amongst all other HR interview questions and answers. In the end, try to throw in an enthusiastic conversation ender like:

Possible Answer #4:
“It was great talking to you!”

Read detailed article on questions to ask in an interview.

Lastly, wait for the interviewer to utter “Thank You” or any other concluding line.

Now it’s your turn to get up, put your hand out for a handshake and then step out of the interview room.

Remember to carry out your bag, folder, and other belongings.

We hope that this compilation of some of the most frequently asked HR interview questions and answers will help you ace in your next HR interview round.

Wish you all the best! Once you are done with your interview, don’t forget to share your interview experience with us.

We would love to know how it went. All the best!

You can talk about your own passion here. This is a commonly asked question in all ‘HR interview questions and answers’ lists.

Possible Answer #1:
“I am passionate about painting. I have been a painter all along, ever since my childhood.

Even today, I take advanced art classes during the weekends.

The whole exercise of beautifying a blank canvas with colors relaxes me. It is my way of unwinding.”

Possible Answer #2:
“I’m passionate about cooking. I love to stir up a new dish or experiment with a new recipe every now and then.

Every weekend, my friends come over to my place to try out a new dish.

I maintain a journal where I jot down all my kitchen quests.

I might publish it as a guide for home cooks, but that will have to wait until I develop and write down at least a 1000 final recipes.”

Possible Answer #1:
“Recently I had a disagreement with one of my professors about a question that was out of syllabus in one of the semester exams.

It was not a major one, but yes I will label it a ‘conflict’.

Most of my friends and peers did not attempt this question due to ambiguity.

When I brought the cause into my professor’s notice in private, he remained cold and unconcerned.

So, I and my batchmates had a discussion following which, we went to him together.

At that point, our professor agreed that the question was ambiguous, but he refused to give us grace marks for the same.

I felt disappointed because he did not appreciate the fact that I brought the situation earlier, into his notice in private.

Besides, he did not suggest an alternative paper or project work, with which students could make up for the lost marks.”

Possible Answer #2:
“I was managing the creation of our new company presentation, flyers, standees, brochure, and emailers.

My team had to meet a very tight deadline because everything had to be delivered on time.

I was in charge of the deliverables and had to manage all my team members which included marketing, sales, graphic design, events and product management.

My designer was very talented, but he, unfortunately, missed a deadline.

When I approached him about the same, he started bad-mouthing me.

I was taken aback but explained my reasoning again.

Eventually, we decided to speak to our AVP about how important and time-consuming this project was.

The AVP agreed and ended up assigning other designing projects to another graphic designer.

This took pressure off my team and then we focused on our priority.

Later my designer apologized for the blow-up and his behavior. He also thanked me for my help.”

Possible Answer #1:
“Becoming the Champion with 4 first prizes at the 25th Zonal Sports Meet is my biggest achievement till date.”

Possible Answer #2:
“Till date, I have accomplished several goals and milestones in my career as an app developer.

The one that rings a bell is the latest version update on a core product of my current organization for customer profiling and payments.

We had been slogging on this version update for 12 months at a stretch and I was a core team member.

My team made me their team lead during the last 6 months and at that time, we were working on the mobile components of the product.

To meet the deadline, I brought in 5 more resources, who had expertise in certain technologies, which were crucial for the pending modules.

After the deployment of each of the component, all of us cross-trained to support all the platforms proficiently.

In the end, we were able to deliver the project within time and budget constraints.

Our CEO was highly impressed and all of us were also awarded at the quarterly town hall in December.

Would you like to take a look at the Android version of our product?”

Possible Answer #1:
“Success makes me happy. I also feel happy after accomplishing my task or makes me happy achieving my goals. Holidaying with my family also makes me happy!”

Possible Answer #2:
“Exercising energizes me and keeps me happy. I would say that working out on a regular basis keeps me charged as it keeps my mind and body healthy. I am not a work out freak but I follow a healthy way of living.

After channelizing my extra energy in cardio, I feel charged at work and tend to deliver better. Going on long rides or weekend trips on my Royal Enfield cruiser bike, also makes me feel happy.”

Possible Answer #1:
“Working under pressure is what I have done a lot during my college days. I have realized that I can actually work well under pressure.

It is the pressure factor that brings out maximum efficiency in me.”

Possible Answer #2:
“I like to work under pressure. It brings out the best in me as well as helps me grow. I learn faster and perform well when I have a strict deadline, because I plan accordingly, work in a more organized manner and also tend to finish my tasks with more efficiency.

In my current job role, deadlines and ‘pressure situations’ are common, and I have grown immune to them.”

Possible Answer #1:
“I recently completed my internship at Tata Steel Ltd., Tata Center, Kolkata.

My project lead told me that in the beginning, I was a little lost, but by the end of the summer internship program, she knew that she could count on me.”

Possible Answer #2:
“Since I like to build strong professional relationships with my teammates, most of them have become great friends.

We have been spending eight hours a day, five days a week for several years now.

So, I am sure that whatever they say, will be realistic and not made up.

One thing that they will surely mention about me is my love for food! The rest is up to you to find out.”