HR Interview Questions & Answers

Appearing for an interview for the very first time? Revise all possible interview questions, especially ‘Why should you be hired for this internship?’ Prepare well with the best possible answers to this big question.

“What motivates you?” is possibly the toughest question to answer in an HR interview. Here is a list of sample answers curated for different situations which will help you answer this trick question with confidence.

A job interview will not consist of simple questions all the time. Sometimes you have to face difficult ones too. One frequently asked HR interview question is “What are your short term and long term goals?”

In this blog, we have put together some of the most logical answers to the frequently asked HR interview question “What is the difference between group and team?”. Prepare confidently with these ready-to-use answers and face your interviewer with full confidence.

Of all interview questions asked in an HR round, this one is very tricky – “Where do you see yourself five years from now?” – When interviewers bombard you with this question, their basic aim is to test your commitment to the job role.

Beyond the obvious question “why do you want this job?”, the 'motivation' question lets the HR analyze what is it that will keep you on the job. Also, what will sustain that passion and efficiency throughout.

Hobbies are seen as markers of a balanced person who is adept at juggling personal and professional well-being. Hiring managers will ask you this question to know if you have avenues to de-stress outside of work and channelize extra energy!

A very commonly asked question in HR interviews these days is – ‘Why do you want this job?’ – It seems like another random question, but a good answer to this one can actually win you your dream job. So get set and start your preparation with the answers compiled here.

You may think, ‘Oh I can talk about myself easily!’ The goal is not to simply talk, but also convince the hiring manager. ‘Describe who you are’ is one of the most commonly asked HR interview questions. We have jotted down some best possible answers to this question in this blog.

Interviews are all about honesty and confidence but they also need preparation. One question which regularly crops up in the interview script is “What are your strengths and weaknesses?”

Your big ‘interview’ day is finally here! Once you are ready, take a deep breath, relax and go through your own professional and academic experiences. Here are some sample answers which may help you prepare better for the interview day and especially the question “Tell me about yourself”.

The HR interview question “Why Should I Hire You” turns out to be tricky no matter how simple it may sound. It may leave you feeling as if you are compared to other candidates but that’s how it is.