Tell me a story.
Many interviewers like to hear ’stories’ or examples from your work life. So pick something that is more usual than not (not the day of a plant explosion and... Read more »
‘HR Interview Questions’ - KyaPoocha.com
In what way do you think you can contribute to our company?
Preparing to answer this question requires a 2-step preparation: assessing your skills and researching the needs of the company. An integral part of skill assessment... Read more »
How do you handle conflict?
On the job, there are many possible sources of conflict. Conflicts with: fellow employees management rules, procedures clients, customers demands of work vs. personal... Read more »
If you were on a merry-go-round, what song would be playing? If you were going to be an animal on the merry-go-round, what would you be?”
You have found the unusual interviewer asking a rare question. Don’t feel stupid just feel like you have run into a very unusual situation. If you are interviewing... Read more »
Describe a challenging work issue you had to face, and how you dealt with it?
Consider what would be the requirements of the ‘new’ job/organization and find something in your past that highlights a skill, experience or situation that might... Read more »
Tell us about a project or piece of research you have worked on while at university.
This is a question commonly asked at graduate recruitment interviews. The interviewers are not particularly concerned about which research/project ... Read more »
How do you get on with other people?
This question is asked to find out more about your social and interpersonal skills. Quote examples of past participation in teams, committees or... Read more »
What are the most important considerations for you in choosing a job?
Answer in terms of job objectives, training, experience available or future prospects. Do not answer in terms of pay or overseas travel or other... Read more »
What do you do in your spare time?
This is generally asked by employers seeking a fuller picture of you or to help you relax during the interview. Finding out about your other interests... Read more »
Why did you choose to major in …?
Avoid the impression of aimlessness or uncertainty. It is fine to major in a subject because of your interests. However be willing to talk about... Read more »
Have you any questions for us?
It is important that you do have questions for the following reasons: In order to make your own assessment of the job you need to find out as... Read more »
How much do you expect to be paid?
This question is generally more common in the private sector when you have applied for a position with no identified salary scale. Where the salary... Read more »
How much do you know about our organisation?
Your answer will reveal the amount of homework you have done before the interview. For example, if the company has products in the market place... Read more »
What are your major strengths and weaknesses?
Once again the employer is seeking to ascertain how mature you are and your awareness of yourself as a person. If you have a job description, you... Read more »
Aren’t you over qualified for this position?
This is a leading question. If you have been called for an interview it is unlikely the employer considers you greatly over qualified. Otherwise... Read more »