HR INTERVIEW QUESTIONS

1. 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.

2. Tell me about a suggestion you have made?

Have a good one ready. Be sure and use a suggestion that was accepted and was then considered successful. One related to the type of work applied for is a real plus.

3. Why do you think you would do well at this job?

Give several reasons and include skills, experience and interest.

ANS:

A)My consistency of good track record, Inquisitiveness to learn new and quick adaptability for change and finally the support and cooperation required by my team members.

B) i will do well in this job because i already have previous experience in the similar field. So i will use my previous experience in this job. And i am interested in learning new things and enhance my skills.

C) Sir, I have an technical skills where I can involve for doing a good work. I have patience and i can create better output. During the project class lot of problem we have faced i have tried hard for overcome from this problem.

4. Aren’t you overqualified for this position?

TRAPS: The employer may be concerned that you’ll grow dissatisfied and leave.

BEST ANSWER: As with any objection, don’t view this as a sign of imminent defeat. It’s an invitation to teach the interviewer a new way to think about this situation, seeing advantages instead of drawbacks.

Example: “I recognize the job market for what it is – a marketplace. Like any marketplace, it’s subject to the laws of supply and demand. So ‘overqualified’ can be a relative term, depending on how tight the job market is. And right now, it’s very tight. I understand and accept that.”

“I also believe that there could be very positive benefits for both of us in this match.”

“Because of my unusually strong experience in ________________ , I could start to contribute right away, perhaps much faster than someone who’d have to be brought along more slowly.”

“There’s also the value of all the training and years of experience that other companies have invested tens of thousands of dollars to give me. You’d be getting all the value of that without having to pay an extra dime for it. With someone who has yet to acquire that experience, he’d have to gain it on your nickel.”

“I could also help you in many things they don’t teach at the Harvard Business School. For example…(how to hire, train, motivate, etc.) When it comes to knowing how to work well with people and getting the most out of them, there’s just no substitute for what you learn over many years of front-line experience. You company would gain all this, too.”

“From my side, there are strong benefits, as well. Right now, I am unemployed. I want to work, very much, and the position you have here is exactly what I love to do and am best at. I’ll be happy doing this work and that’s what matters most to me, a lot more that money or title.”

“Most important, I’m looking to make a long term commitment in my career now. I’ve had enough of job-hunting and want a permanent spot at this point in my career. I also know that if I perform this job with excellence, other opportunities cannot help but open up for me right here. In time, I’ll find many other ways to help this company and in so doing, help myself. I really am looking to make a long-term commitment.”

NOTE: The main concern behind the “overqualified” question is that you will leave your new employer as soon as something better comes your way. Anything you can say to demonstrate the sincerity of your commitment to the employer and reassure him that you’re looking to stay for the long-term will help you overcome this objection.

5. 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 too far ahead of colleagues on a project and thus throwing coordination off.

Making mistakes is of human nature but feeling guilty of the mistake or feeling sorry will be the waste of time so learn from the mistakes and do not repeat it is what my superiors had advised me. So I realize my mistake and i do not repeat them.

6. What has disappointed you about a job?

Don't get trivial or negative.
Safe areas are few but can include:
Not enough of a challenge. You were laid off in a reduction Company did not win a contract, which would have given you more responsibility.

7. How do you propose to compensate for your lack of experience?

First, if you have experience that the interviewer does not know about, bring that up: Then, point out (if true) that you are a hard working quick learner.

8. Tell me about a time when you helped resolve a dispute between others?

Pick a specific incident. Concentrate on your problem solving technique and not the dispute you settled.

9. What has been your biggest professional disappointment?

Be sure that you refer to something that was beyond your control. Show acceptance and no negative feelings

10. Tell me about the most fun you have had on the job?

Talk about having fun by accomplishing something for the organization.

11. What experience do you have in this field?

Speak about specifics that relate to the position you are applying for. If you do not have specific experience, get as close as you can.

12. 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 that works best here. Short and positive, showing a benefit to the organization.

13. What motivates you to do your best on the job?

This is a personal trait that only you can say, but good examples are:
Challenge, Achievement, Recognition

First of all i am a workaholic and i cannot sit idle. So the motivation to do the best work comes to me naturally. But if asked what actually motivates me then i would say its the Satisfaction that I get after a whole day of work that keeps me going.

Hi, Challenge, Achievement, and Recognition motivate me to do my best on the job.


Perfection, confidence, patience are the thing me to motivate on the job
14. Are you applying for other jobs?

Be honest but do not spend a lot of time in this area. Keep the focus on this job and what you can do for this organization. Anything else is a distraction.

Of course, I am. I am looking for the best place to apply my abilities, and so far this place looks excellent.

Side note - if you sent the resume, rather than went on a recommendation from a friend, it would be obvious you sent it to other places as well.

15. How long would you expect to work for us if hired?

Specifics here are not good. Something like this should work: I'd like it to be a long time. Or As long as we both feel I'm doing a good job.

I'll be satisfied till the time I’m able to learn and contribute and my contribution's are recognized. Also I’m able to grow as a professional and an individual.

I worked for my previous employer ... years. That demonstrates my loyalty. So, as long as the work is challenging, and I will have growth and training potential, I will be happy to work here.

16. Suppose you already have job offer and giving to interview to other new company. What reasoning should be given if other company employer asks that about reasons to not accept that job offer? I mean why you will not accept that offer if we will offer you?

Well the job offered by the previous company is not bad. But I am still trying in good companies like yours to know what all post I can get with my talent or with my dedication

First and the most important point, Do not talk ill about the current profile you hold, Tell them you want to explore the advance emerging technologies in the IT industry, and tell them that you are looking forward for the new challenges by accepting if given an opportunity to demonstrate the skills you have acquired from your previous experience

Hey Guys, Please do not convey that i am looking to explore the knowledge you have with other opportunity!!! because every company has its own importance to explore things.Ans : If at all the interviewer company is Big then tell him that am looking for a big brand by which i can learn wide range of business process or functional process.Ans : If at all the interviewer company is small than the previous offer you had then tell him that you want to become a big fish in a small pond rather than becoming small fish in a big pond. Cheers

17. Why did you leave your last job?

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. If you do, you will be the one looking bad. Keep smiling and talk about leaving for a positive reason such as an opportunity, a chance to do something special or other forward-looking reasons.

I prefer an organization where i can contribute and my contribution are recognized and appreciated.

18. Do you know anyone who works for us?

Be aware of the policy on relatives working for the organization. This can affect your answer even though they asked about friends not relatives. Be careful to mention a friend only if they are well thought of.

If this question is for reference/favor, I say NO.

But if it's for records/formalities, I say YES.

19. 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 these traits.

The main thing that should be present is that.....at no point of time, i should feel like i have nothing to learn from him (either professionally or personally).

20. 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.

The worker's who hate learning and think spoon feeding is for adults too.

21. 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 the interview right there. Stay positive and develop a poor memory about any trouble with a supervisor.

My supervisor was not too keen on taking an initiative or implement new ways in solving a problem. He believed in anarchy system and always consulted his boss rather than going to him with an idea or being helpful in reaching towards a solution.

Hi,

To add up a little humor, say

Actually, it was he who was having problems. I was just constantly reminded of that. :-)
22. Do your skills match this job or another job more closely?

Probably this one. Do not give fuel to the suspicion that you may want another job more than this one.

I would try to utilize my skills according to the job given to me...

23. Why do you want to work for this organization?

This may take some thought and certainly, should be based on the research you have done on the organization. Sincerity is extremely important here and will easily be sensed. Relate it to your long-term career goals.

Already I told that this organization having nice mangement, good atmosphere, I can gain knowledge from here. So only I choose your organization

The answer for this question should be very precise and punching:

You should do some research about the company and its competing abilities with other comanies in that area.

e.g., "I wanted to work for this company because you are a leading and fastest-expanding company ....... Hence it is a logical progression for me to join this company with my abilities."

24. Do you have any questions for me?

Always have some questions prepared. Questions prepared where you will be an asset to the
Organizations are good. How soon will I be able to be productive? And what type of projects will I be able to assist on? Are examples.

Will u appoint me?

You can always ask what the growth prospects with the company are

What are the basic values that the company believes in?

What kind of skills are the prospect employers looking for the job role? Etc.

Usually Employer asks this question to test your interest in the company. Hence you should ask questions to show keen interest to join the company.

e.g., Do you provide any training, if I am employed?; What do you expect from the prospective employees in this job?; What is the criterion for growth in this company? Etc...

Remember that don’t ask too many questions and whatever you ask, the question should be genuine and inquisitive.
25. What is management interview? (After clearing technical interview they asked me to come for this?)


Management interview clearly means interview by a manager / Group head / Managing Director / Vice President Level.

This will often be a 5-10 minutes session where u might have to talk about yourself and the skills u bring on board.

Then mostly the person who is interviewing u will talk more than u. So be empathetic

26. What is your greatest strength?

Numerous answers are good, just stay positive. A few good examples:

Your ability to prioritize, Your problem-solving skills, Your ability to work under pressure, Your ability to focus on projects, Your professional expertise, Your leadership skills, Your positive attitude

My greatest strength includes my analytical approach, my strong logics and my patience

27. Tell me about your dream job?

Stay away from a specific job. You cannot win. If you say the job you are contending for is it, you strain credibility. If you say another job is it, you plant the suspicion that you will be dissatisfied with this position if hired. The best is to stay genetic and say something like: A job where I love the work, like the people, can contribute and can't wait to get to work.

A job where my contribution plays a role in permanent success and work done in a day be a fresh motive for the next day

A job where my contribution plays a unique part in permanent success and a work done in a day seeks me satisfaction and be a fresh motive for the next day

A job where my contribution plays an unique role in permanent success and the work done in a day yields me satisfaction and be a fresh motive and competitive for the next day

A job where my contribution add a stone in the Pyramid of success of the Organization.

28. What are the competitive challenges in Human Resource Management?

a. Explain managing changes in HRM?
b. Explain developing human capital in HRM?


2. How does your organization can achieve sustained competitive advantage through people?

a. What resources must be valuable?
b. How can be difficult to imitate?

3. Describe your view of the importances in HRM?

a. What is the best way to compromise with a critical customer?
b. What does team work means in Human Resource Management?

4. Describe your view of the importances in Human Resource Planning?

a. How do managers cope with all these changes?
b. How do they make certain they have the right people at the right time doing things for their organizations?

5. How the organization culture reveals itself to employees and how it can be improved?

a. Describe your policies empower to employees?
b. How employees advanced in company?
c. Describe your career development program?
d. How employees are promoted and in advanced?

6. What are the basic skills training in Human Resource Management?

a. Is it computer skills why?
b. Why and how the training will help tem in their jobs?

29. Give an answer with an example how i should answer for tell about yourself?

I will give an example: I am x from Bangalore. I am extrovert positive attitude and flamboyant in nature. Regarding my education I completed my 10th from.....in 19...with %(Mention if its really good).And 12th from ......in 19.. with %.After that being a techno savvy I joined .....Engineering college. I completed my BE (Branch) in 19... With %.Then comes your professional experience .After that just give a sneak preview about your family. That’s all about your introduction.If you wanna add some more spice. you are welcome.

Always talk about your achievement!!

Be confident, energetic and don’t panic and nervous.

1) How did you spend your last holiday?

2) What is your favorite time of the year and why?

3) Compare yourself 5 years ago with the person you are today?

4) Given a choice. Which would prefer, either work a job you like? Or attend a school? and Why?

5) Describe in details in one aspect what makes you unique?

I will give an example: I am chetan from sathanmba near modasa. I am extrovert positive attitude and flamboyant in nature. Regarding my education I completed my 10th from my town sathamba in 2000 with 85%.And 12th from modasa in 2002 with 77%.After that being a techno savvy I joined gcet Engineering college. I completed my BE (Branch) in 2006 with 60%.Then comes your professional experience .After that just give a sneak preview about your family. That’s all about your introduction.If you wanna add some more spice..you are welcome.

Always talk about your achievement!!

Be confident, energetic and don’t panic and nervous.

I am prakash. i am a graduate in B.A. Economics, i completed my graduation in the year 2004 after which i joined in a domestic call center,there i worked since july and resigned in august. Now i am searching for night shifts call center jobs so that i could do some course during day time.

30. What position do you prefer on a team working on a project?

Be honest. If you are comfortable in different roles, point that out.

It is depends on situation as I am being fresher for the job so i would like to join as fresher for the project.

if you have any experience for the particular job go and tell them because its very important for u as nobody wants work under his/her capabilities and you are not able to give best of yours

31. Do you consider yourself successful?

You should always answer yes and briefly explain why. A good explanation is that you have set goals, and you have met some and are on track to achieve the others.

Yes. I consider myself has a successful person because i got degree. Now I’m in front of u has a successful person.

32. What do you know about this organization?

This question is one reason to do some research on the organization before the interview. Find out where they have been and where they are going. What are the current issues and who are the major players

A very big leading company which is subsidiary of tcs.


A good organization with perfect management. I heard that in this organization i can gain knowledge and good atmosphere.

33. How do you organize your priorities?

Will give more priority to that object which is Very important

Priorities

1) Critical (Very very Important)

2) High (Very Important)

3) Medium (Important)

4) Low (Means important but we can ignore for a while, if we for got to do low priority work it will become Critical Issue

So my dear friends complete all your work on time (try to complete before time) irrespective priority.

34. What should be the answer for why did you choose and pursue carrier in only hr in an interview?

I am interested in People. So I chose HR which is itself people management

1. Its only considering Human resource. Its having the answer from the Human Resource itself. In this course only having the training while the period of academic. Its respectively teaches the right behavior to candidates.

2. Finally it says the rule of government to follow by the Employer for Employee.

As Human Resource is the only resource in the four factors of production which updates its value with use/passage of time

35. 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 thought to this relationship.

1. Explain how you would be an asset to this organization.


With respect to me being a team player and also having the right qualifications i do hope that i would serve your company as an greatest asset that you have ever acquired

35. Why u want to change the present company?

Say that the my present job is pretty good but the chances of learning new things are limited hence I am looking for an organization like this where i will provided opportunities to grow

At present I m working in technical side but, I lost interest in that field because I can't handle the problems occurs. Because of interesting less work my working ability comes down day by day. That’s why i turned towards this job which is tensionless

I am looking forward to work on different domains, where i can explore myself more to the industry.

This is a common question in most of the interviews for all except freshers. Never put down your present company in any way. Rather highlight the advantages in your new job and company.

I think this will give a negative impact for the interviewer. Try giving some other smart answer. Like looking for a different environment, else tell them that u r looking for a kind of job where u can apply ur skills and abilities to the best.

The answer posted may lead to your downfall.plz convey the +ve attitude to any HR people even if u had a bad experience

36. Are you willing to put the interests of the organization ahead of your own?

This is a straight loyalty and dedication question. Do not worry about the deep ethical and philosophical implications. Just say yes.

: Yes, but in return I would expect the organization to take care of my needs as an individual

37. Do you have any blind spots?

Trick question. If you know about blind spots, they are no longer blind spots. Do not reveal any personal areas of concern here. Let them do their own discovery on your bad points. Do not hand it to them.

I would say everyone has blind spots, and i would too. And that is why I believe in teamwork, because when you are a team, you can point out other people's blind spots and they will do the same for you.

Don't be too specific of your actual weakness. But instead try to bring out that you are very team oriented.

38. Are you willing to work overtime? Nights? Weekends?

This is up to you. Be totally honest.
How would you know you were successful on this job?

I m very responsible person ,and i have definite plan and i go according to that in a systematic way, so in case i am behind schedule i will surely work overnight and make sure i complete it in time

If the project deadline demand then yes. Do not show that it’s your culture to work overnights.

39. Why do you want to join this company? Why do you want to leave your previous job?

Well, I like the working atmosphere and I have also noticed the growth of the company in IT field.

Proper management of the company was not there.

This company has recorded a huge profits in the recent months and has the potential to grow .to get best out of somebody it is desirable there is a right kind of atmosphere and where in a employee is rewarded for is hard work, I think this company has all this so I will very happy to work here

40. Tell me about yourself?

The most often asked question in interviews. You need to have a short statement prepared in your mind. Be careful that it does not sound rehearsed. Limit it to work-related items unless instructed otherwise. Talk about things you have done and jobs you have held that relate to the position you are interviewing for. Start with the item farthest back and work up to the present.

Professionally : Hard working , ambitious , do every thing I can 2 improve myself more ,, I appreciate serious and hardworking people and enjoy working (and learning ) from them ..Personally: I have few, but wonderful, friends. We meet at week ends and we make wonderful journeys and hang outs...

41. HR-IBM: "Customer is a key, or key is a customer" Describe. Please give me the answer.

It means that
Customer is important for any organization because without them no business is possible.
Key is customer because they contribute in business by mouth publicity, if they are satisfied they can add customer in organization but if they are not satisfied they can reduce customers also


42.Have you ever had to fire anyone? How did you feel about that?

This is serious. Do not make light of it or in any way seem like you like to fire people. At the same time, you will do it when it is the right thing to do. When it comes to the organization versus the individual who has created a harmful situation, you will protect the organization. Remember firing is not the same as layoff or reduction in force.

"So with me, firing is a last resort. But when it’s got to be done, its got to be done, and the faster and cleaner, the better. A poor employee can wreak terrible damage in undermining the morale of an entire team of good people. When there's no other way, I’ve found its better for all concerned to act decisively in getting rid of offenders who won't change their ways."

43. What is the procedure to write a cv and resume.. pls help... what is the difference between them

A resume is a one or two page summary of your skills, experience and education.

A Curriculum Vitae includes a summary of your educational and academic backgrounds as well as teaching and research experience, publications, presentations, awards, honors, affiliations and other details.In Europe, the Middle East, Africa, or Asia, employers expect to receive a curriculum vitae.

In the United States, curriculum vitae is used primarily when applying for academic, education, scientific or research positions. It is also applicable when applying for fellowships or grants

Thers is a lot of difference between resume and curriculum vitae.
procedure 4 writing a curriculum vitae.c.v is ,mainly 4 fresher where as resume is 4 experienced .
the procedure 4 writing the c.v is

first u have to keep heading of c.v & 2 the left of the c.v u have write the phone no on the right side of the c.v& on the left side u have to write the address of urs .after that we have to write the objective after that educational profile after technical skills, languages known, areas of interest, achievements, personal profile, declaration.

44. How can I elaborate my strengths with examples?

I believe in my self and my potential (Mention ur achievement)

Any, with +ve side of it (My weakness is …. & I m working on it)

You can say simply" positive thinking is my strength" this answer will be really very nice and we can impress the interviewer.

Well not going for many, I would just say that my positive attitude has brought me to this level today and where I stand today. So it’s all that matters the most.

45. What is meant by Employee Retention?
Keeping your key, quality employees happily by all means so that the company would not lose them to the peer, competitive companies.

46. Why do you want to join in industry? (for recent graduates)

Industries provides us good exposure to apply our skills practically and provide us a chance to have hands on experience in the chosen field..

we graduate from our colleges which may not give us the practical working experience or knowledge, industry is where we learn to apply our technical skills and try to master it .

Industry is a place where the graduates have the opportunity to apply their skills n knowledge which they learn from their respective institutions. So feel industry is a best way for a person to applying their practical knowledge.

Want to join in a fast paced technology industry like yours

We can implement practically as we learn theoretically in college

47. Are you a team player?

You are, of course, a team player. Be sure to have examples ready. Specifics that show you often perform for the good of the team rather than for yourself is good evidence of your team attitude. Do not brag; just say it in a matter-of-fact tone? This is a key point.

While answering this question, try to keep yourself on both sides. For example, if the interviewer asks if you prefer to work alone or on a team, he may be trying to get you to say you are one way or the other. But you don't have to play this game. The reality is that most jobs require us to work both independently and in teams. Your response to this question should show that you have been successful in both situations

(In case you don’t find yourself comfy with team work say this) - I believe in individual work recognition [this would not put your weakness in front of others that strongly, Remember people who take interviews are super masters, do not fool them]

[As I stated above if you are not a firm believer in team work in the sense it doesn’t suit u jst say] I respect individual brilliance[ try to be short precise this way u doesn’t show weak teamwork ship so straightly but still if the interviewer is a master he will know it ... and remember even interviewers are not that much into teamwork infect 70% of people don’t like it so relax and stay calm ;)]

Yes i am team player. I value each n every team member’s opinions

48. Why should we not hire you?

For this question we can tell what exactly we have contributed to the organization that we are working for. By taking the same we need to justify our self saying that you have faced all kinds of situations in the company and how exactly you have resolved (if any) that problem.....

Because you may feel that my profile does not match the requirement.

You should not hire me if your risks not having a person who excels in this business.

49. I have given an HR interview where they ask me to write where do you see yourself in 5 years down lane.

One of my friend faced this questions and he answered as ,i will be in you seat, like suppose general manager/AGM has taken the interview....,

This question is asked by the employers to know how career oriented u r. U should focus on ur future in the organization in that fair amount of time and how u will utilize that valuable time in the organization. U can focus on how u will develop leadership qualities, decision making, and people management etc.Hasini

I was asked this question. I gave the reply as a decision maker, whose decision is imp for the company. By whose decision the company's growth is there.

To gain experience down the ground in the career stream which I have opted and to be at the top cadre in the organisation.

50. Tell me about your ability to work under pressure?

You may say that you thrive under certain types of pressure. Give an example that relates to the type of position applied for.

I have always enjoyed working under pressure it is like a tonic which boosts me but i always keep it under control so it does not take a toll on me.


51.Tell me about your ability to work under pressure?...

Yes surely i will be work under any pressure because i am the person who is able to solve the problem not to skip the problem

Enjoy working under pressure as only them I am able to bring out my best. Ones just needs to break tasks, start achieving them one by one with commitment and concentration. And the joy is more when you get success!!

You don’t know about 'easy’ A when you don’t feel 'hard'. In the same manner when you work under pressure it will teach you about how easily we can complete the task in other situations. So i'd like to work under pressure in the same way as i do with other tasks.
It is one's personal tolerance power to handle the tens condition. To solve it or say handle it, you must go to the depth of the task and then think for a while, and now apply your skills.

52. What kind of salary do you need?

A loaded question. A nasty little game that you will probably lose if you answer first. So, do not answer it. Instead, say something like, That's a tough question. Can you tell me the range for this position? In most cases, the interviewer, taken off guard, will tell you. If not, say that it can depend on the details of the job. Then give a wide range.

Answer likes "I’m sure the company has already established a salary range for this position. Could you tell me what that is?

It will obviously be a reasonable salary, as it will be  entirely depending on the job and the standard of the company.

53. Speak about yourself professionally?


You should highlight your projects and your experience with other companies if you have worked with other companies.
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54. What should I answer if my interviewer asks me about my short and long term goals? Tell me with some example?

The short term goal is what u wants to be at present and the long term goal is what u wanted to be in future i.e., may be after 5 or more years or less.

for ex, suppose u r trying in IT based on development side, then u can say ie., for present, that u want be a software programmer or .net developer and for future, u can say to be the project leader/manager or at the top position in it.

HI DEAR SHORT TERM GOAL MEANS UPTO NORMALLY ONE YEAR , LIKE CHANGE IN JOB , CHANGE IN WORKING ENVIRONMENT ETC. BUT LONG TERM GOAL WHICH FOR LONG DURATION OF TIME MAY BE UPTO 5 OR 10 YEARS,LIKE TRY TO BE HUMAN CAPITAL OF AN ORGANIZATION,BORD OF DIRECTOR OF COMPANY,OUTSIDE HR CONSULTANT ETC.

Long term goal is nothing but i have to be a lead role in the current industry and i have to utilize my skills and experience to my juniors also to learn this long term goal

Short term goal is nothing but I have to work hard to achieve the long term goal

To understand interview questions, imagine yourself in the other's position. Imagine you are hiring someone to make your life easier, to be a servant. You have many suspicions about the person. You wonder if the person is dishonest. You wonder if are lazy, if they are difficult to manage, if they are incompetent. You wonder if the person is going to quit the job soon, then you will have to hire a new servant which is extra work for you.

Most interview questions are trying to get at these basic suspicions. Some questions are meant to expose the dishonest person, some to expose the troublesome or quarrelsome person, some to expose a person with too much ambition and too greedy. Remember the interviewer cares nothing about you, has no real interest in you, the same as if you were interviewing a servant or a sale or a nothing, from the interviewer's point of view. You are mainly a tool for their use, like a napkin or tissue for them to blow their nose on.

The short and long-term goals question is generally within the "will you quit the job" category. If your goals are similar to the real work you are being hired for (not the work you were told, that is very different) then likely it won't be big problem; if your goals are very different or you don't have any goals, its likely you will change jobs soon, and it is extra work for the interviewer, who remember is a selfish and stupid person who wants to make their own life better and that is all the want.

My advice is to tell the truth about your goals, in a positive and cheerful manner, if you are not a dishonest or lazy or incompetent person they will be happy to hire you.

My short term goal would be to get in-depth knowledge about the technologies and process involved in my domain.

My log term goal will be, doing some value addition work, in addition to my responsibilities for the organization I am working for may be leading some projects, creating some generic solutions which then can be used across the organization.

55. If they ask tell about yourself, from where i have to start. Give an answer with an example?

u should/can start with the place were u started ur life ie ur birth place its like to introduce ur self to a stranger.the better way to start is My life journey started at(ur birthplace). including ur birthdatethen tell abt ur schoolings ur marks in 10th std and ur acheive ments in school ur extracurricular activities in ur school and then u tell abt ur itermediate 0or 10+ and if u were in top 20 mention tat and then ur graduation ur acheviements in graduation and ur extra curricular activities in graduation after tell abt ur family background and if u r a fresher then tell abt ur family members who r working in some s/w company.and then ur strengths and attitude interests

u should/can start with the place were u started ur life ie ur birth place its like to introduce ur self to a stranger.the better way to start is My life journey started at(ur birthplace). including ur birthdatethen tell abt ur schoolings ur marks in 10th std and ur acheive ments in school ur extracurricular activities in ur school and then u tell abt ur itermediate 0or 10+ and if u were in top 20 mention tat and then ur graduation ur acheviements in graduation and ur extra curricular activities in graduation after tell abt ur family background and if u r a fresher then tell abt ur family members who r working in some s/w company.and then ur strengths and attitude interests

EXAMPLE:First start,like this" My parents named me as venkata manohar,but most of my friends call me as manohar",then tell abt u'r goal(What is ur aim)next go to u'r educational details like ur pg,under graduation,+2,SSC.come in descending order.next tell about ur skills,strengths and achievements elaborately for more than a minute.if they tell thats all.then u can add about u' family back gound.ALL THE BEST.B.V.ManohaKuppam Engineering College,

Don't start with your name..it's already in your resume.

Start with your native place...your education(in which year,major subject..),

Extra qualification ...

If you have experience,tell abot your company..your designation..what you have learnt there..

Your hobbies...

Don’t going to explain about your family like father is ...mother is ..

Say only when some one in your field...

Tell them about your current job, what you are doing and tell them about other experiences and your education and your qualifications and suitable you are for the particular job.

Even ur qualification and ur location is also specified in the resume.

56. Why should we hire you?

Point out how your assets meet what the organization needs. Do not mention any other candidates to make a comparison.

Because I sincerely believe that I'm the best person for the job. I realize that there are many other college students who have the ability to do this job. I also have that ability. But I also bring an additional quality that makes me the very best person for the job--my attitude for excellence. Not just giving lip service to excellence, but putting every part of myself into achieving it. In _____ and _____ I have consistently reached for becoming the very best I can become by doing the following . . .

What any organization look while hiring a candidate is:
1. Qualification
2. Willingness to learn new things
3. Dedication toward work
4. Creativity
And I found I have all these qualities.
57. Where do you see yourself after 10 years from now?


I want to see myself in a research center working as a scientist

After ten yrs I want to be a lead role in my current organization so that I will be work hard to achieve my goal

Yes I m definitely interested in my long term commitment to the next position, If I do my work with excellence opportunity will be open up and inevitable for me. This way has been my carrier.

I’dhope to be in a position of major responsibility. I’m not sure what that position is or will be in the future. I feel I have the necessary skills and experience to grow into such a position.

58. Describe your work ethic?

Emphasize benefits to the organization. Things like, determination to get the job done and work hard but enjoy your work are good.


Work should give satisfaction to the person who is performing to the particular work. If the person satisfied with the work, he can perform more, it will useful to the organization growth as well as individuals.

59. If you were hiring a person for this job, what would you look for?

Be careful to mention traits that are needed and that you have.

In my point of view for any position one shoud have these three things:
1.Qualification
2.Motivation
3.Leadership quality


In my point of view I would recommend the following things:
1. Required skills for the role.
2. Can work in team
3. Pro-activeness
4. Loyalty to the work


60. What is your Future Plans for the Company if Permanently Employed?

First I want to be expertise in my field within 1 1/2 yrs. Then i will become the next level of an organization which gives me more responsible and innovations.

I reckon the kind of answer should be

I want to work and add value to my company. if company thinks my skill need to be upgraded with any further studies then i will consider. ritenow i want to serve company at my full potential.


61. Why do you like to join this company? What would you do for the growth of this company?

sir, i like to join this company because the annual turnover is around is $16 millin.this company is manufacturing steel and glass sheet and i can learn more from this company. I can get the good knowledge for the future aspect. Sir this company contain the plc based system which is used in this company. Sir first of all see the production growth of this company from 2004-2005.from this production i can extend the growth the production for some extend, which would increase the economic growth. sir i will access the instrument which is used in this company, keeping the maintenance and reliability of the instrument so that thre is no harm to the instrument and the process is maintained

Sir actually this is the first company in which i m getting job opportunity besides it i m getting good desired salary

The performance and goodwill of this Company is excellent. There is lot of scope for Employees to learn new things and to share the innovative ideas with others. The relationship between the Employer and Employee are very strong and expressive. I would definitely work for the development of the Company by implementing my Knowledge, experience, ideas and efforts.