Explain how you would be an asset to this organization?
You should be anxious for this question. It gives you a chance to highlight your best points as they relate to the position being discussed. Give a little advance... Read more »
‘HR Interview Questions’ - KyaPoocha.com
What qualities do you look for in a boss?
Be generic and positive. Safe qualities are knowledgeable, a sense of humor, fair, loyal to subordinates and holder of high standards. All bosses think they have... Read more »
Tell me about a problem you had with a supervisor?
Biggest trap of all. This is a test to see if you will speak ill of your boss. If you fall for it and tell about a problem with a former boss, you may well below... Read more »
What have you learned from mistakes on the job?
Here you have to come up with something or you strain credibility. Make it small, well intentioned mistake with a positive lesson learned. An example would be working... Read more »
Have you ever been asked to leave a position?
If you have not, say no. If you have, be honest, brief and avoid saying negative things about the people or organization involved. Read more »
Why are you leaving your present job? (or, Why did you leave)?
Stay positive regardless of the circumstances. Never refer to a major problem with management and never speak ill of supervisors, co-workers or the organization.... Read more »
What is your philosophy towards work?
The interviewer is not looking for a long or flowery dissertation here. Do you have strong feelings that the job gets done? Yes. That’s the type of answer... Read more »
What would your previous supervisor say your strongest point is?
There are numerous good possibilities: Loyalty, Energy, Positive attitude, Leadership, Team player, Expertise, Initiative, Patience, Hard work, Creativity, Problem... Read more »
What irritates you about co-workers?
This is a trap question. Think real hard but fail to come up with anything that irritates you. A short statement that you seem to get along with folks is great. Read more »
What do you think about the college you studied?
Do not say any bad things about the college. Put forward a positive point. Read more »
If you do not have much time & they hold seriously differing views, what would be your approach?
Best use one of the team oriented technique, Like 6 thinking hats; Just tell the whole team to focus on each type of act for 3 mins; Like … information-... Read more »
Who has inspired you in your life and why?
Have a few heroes in mind, from your mental “Board of Directors” – Leaders in your industry, from history or anyone else who has been your mentor. Be prepared... Read more »
I’m concerned that you don’t have as much experience as we’d like in…
This question is related to “The Fatal Flaw” (Question 18), but here the concern is not that you are totally missing some qualifications, such as CPA certification,... Read more »
What would you say to your boss if he’s crazy about an idea, but you think it stinks?
Remember the rule stated earlier: In any conflict between values, always choose integrity. Example: I believe that when evaluating anything, it’s important... Read more »
What would you do if a fellow executive on your own corporate level wasn’t pulling his/her weight…and this was hurting your department?
Try to gauge the political style of the firm and be guided accordingly. In general, fall back on universal principles of effective human relations – which in... Read more »