Wednesday, June 17, 2009

HR Interview Question..

HR Interview Questions and Tips

Introduction

Okay, so you are able to maintain control of their nerves and the courage to questions, that the High Representative. You are now at the end of his interview session. What's next? It is the answer, have a few more steps to go. For example, the HR person may ask you if you have something to ask of him. What is the answer? It is quite likely that you are stressed, and there is something on your mind. This article deals with this situation and will give you a couple of intelligent questions, you may ask.

Rationale

First of all, we are trying to understand why the HR person puts you in such a situation. Is he just a nice to you, or are there now? One possible reason is that the company wants to project an image of transparency. The company wants you to know that it encourages two-way communication, and leadership of subordinates, an atmosphere where anyone can ask relevant questions and expect to get answers. In other words, the company respects the employee needs to know the issues which concern him, regardless of where it has its own hierarchy.

Next, and more importantly, that this situation is the presence of mind and control of their ability to form intelligent questions. So far, you are simply responding to your questions. How to behave when you are able to ask questions? What questions do you ask? It also shows how serious you are and the company's work.

Let us get on some of the questions now.

Some Useful Questions

Before the questions set out in the above reasons in mind. It would be good to sincerely thank the HR person for this opportunity. You can start, for example, "I have really had a chance to meet and his team .. (company name). Yes, there are some things I would like to know, thanks for asking" But it is not reasonable to ask the HR issues and a volley to make it counter the interview. Consider the following questions and select one or two of them, to find the most helpful to you.


* What do you find most enjoyable part of working in this company?
* Can I ask you why and how this organization? / What brought you here?
* I would like to know the work atmosphere here ...
* Would it be possible to tell me about the company's vision / philosophy?
* How do you assess the organization's strengths and weaknesses?
* I would like to know a little of my day-to-day responsibilities.
* Is it immediately? How soon do you take people on board this position?
* I would like to know how their skills compared to other people who have applied for this position.
* I am very interested in this opportunity, and I have the necessary skills for this position. What do I need to do next?
* Now that our interview is coming near, whether it is something you want to know about my ability to work in this direction?
* Would it be possible to tell me a little of what the company expects of its employees? What is the most important assets and skills in this company?
* Does the company follow a structured way to promote employees? How does it go?
* If the company finds me a good job, how it is before me? What would be the next step in my career growth?
* If I do well through the current position, which is likely to further opportunities for me to this company?
* You are someone special areas in the company, the top leaders to leave? / Is the special areas, such as say, sales or engineering, who has more customers to the company for growth, or did they come from different regions of the cross-section?
* The company has decided to recruit for this position from the outside. How does the company choose between recruiting from inside or outside?
* How far this position to help the bottom line?
* What advice would you give to someone selected for this position?
* What are the current problems in this position / department the company?
* Before I leave, can I have a formal / written description of the situation? This would help me to review and evaluate the activities, which are expected to me.
* Is it the work, which can lead to other positions in the company? What is the usual route?
* Would it be possible for me to say few people I work?
* Before I take your leave, I would like to check my understanding of the position. Responsibility for the appointment is ...., ...., This is so ... .. Department, and I would be reporting to ... .... Please correct me if I am wrong anywhere.
* How does it promote equal opportunities for the company and the diversity?
* Would you be able to tell me who is the company of their stars? What have been their most important contributions?
* How to make them subject to the seniors this company?
* Can you tell me about the management style of this company?
* If you have chosen me to this position, what assignment I have a beginning?
* Does this company have a formal mission? Will I be able to see it?
* What is the most important parameters, which the company will evaluate its contribution to the employee?


Some Useful Question Answers

1. Tell me about yourself?

I am down-to-earth, sweet, smart, creative, hard-working and thorough.

2. How has your experience prepared you for your career?

Courses:

In addition to the discipline and engineering foundation learning that I have received from their courses, I think that the design, reports and presentations have prepared me most of my career.

Work experience:

Through the internships, I have been able to self-esteem, confidence, and problem solving skills. I also refined my technical writing, and I got to know in order to prepare the documents for professional customers.

Student Organizations:

Working in several projects in various student organizations in keeping my grades, I've built time management and efficiency skills. In addition, I have created a leadership, communication and teamwork abilities.

Life Experience:

In general, life has taught me determination and the importance of maintaining my ethical standards.

3. Describe your ideal job.

Ideally, I would like to work in a fun, warm environment of individuals working independently towards a team goal, or individual goals. I'm not worried about the smaller elements, such as dress codes, cubicles, and the level of formality. The most important thing is to me is an atmosphere that fosters attention to quality, honesty and integrity.

4. What type of supervisor for you have found the best?

I have been fortunate enough to work in an excellent supervisor, who has limited supervision, while answering thoughtful questions and guiding learning. In my experience, the best positive feedback from supervisors and tactful criticism.

5. What are you going to do after five years?

In the PE exam and serving in supervisory / managerial posts in both the work and professional / community organization (s).

6. What will you do, however, the organization that will help you stand out against the other candidates?

In previous internships, my industriousness and ability to teach has been a valuable asset to the company. In my own teaching abilities, minimize overhead costs, and is targeted at the needs of my diligence, without prompting puts me apart from others. In addition, the one thing that has always been to me than my scientific / technical peers are my broad interests and strong writing abilities. I'm not your typical "left-Braine 'engineer, and my broad talents, I am probably the different views.

7. What criteria are you to decide the organization you work in?

Most importantly, I am looking for a company that values quality, ethics and teamwork. I would like to work with a company that hires overachievers.

8. What made you choose a major?

My academic interests are broad, so I tried to achieve a great balance of mathematics, civil engineering, chemistry, biology, physics, and writing.

9. Does your university and major met your expectations?

College of Engineering at MSU has exceeded my expectations by providing group activities, career resources, individual attention, and professors with genuine interest in teaching.

My major has met their expectations, about 90%. I would have had more opportunities in environmental courses, and would have preferred more calculus-based learning.

10. What made you choose this college?

I chose this college the following reason: I have a limited budget for my country's schools, an area I was looking for a dog-friendly apartments, the MSU web site impressed me, I saw active student groups, and people were very friendly.

DEFENSIVE QUESTIONS

Defensive questions to make sure that your job. This time, the organization has either offered you the job or expressed a strong interested in your qualifications. Relish is. You will never in a position of greater strength. Now is the time to the difficult questions that will give you the information you can make the best decision for your career.

Even if you are unemployed, the temptation to simply work because it is offered. You can pan, but the fire is certainly hotter if you accept a job that you do not fully understand. So ask away. While you never like to ask that spoil your report
the interviewer is that you can expect candid answers to your queries. There is a real advantage at this point. Most interviewers expect you to find your interests. If you can not speak for your own interests, they figure, how can you be expected to speak out for the best interests of the organization?

Here is where your research will protect your interests. You must know why the company loses money, why the incumbent stop and what are the plans for the relocation department. It is perfectly appropriate to ask to speak with potential subordinates and colleagues. They are excellent sources of information, they know what is going on and are most likely going to be straight with you. You may ask these people about the informal power structure, the unwritten priorities, what it really takes to be successful, and what they most want to change.

BEST DEFENSIVE QUESTIONS

If I were a spectacular success in this position after six months, what
would I have accomplished?

This is a very bold way to understand the “dream list” of accomplishments
you will, on some level, be expected to fulfill.

Do you foresee this job involving significant amounts of overtime or
work on weekends?

It’s a fair question, so ask it straight.

I understand the company has experienced layoffs within the last two
years. Can you review the reasons why they were necessary?

It will make the interviewer uncomfortable, but the interviewer expects
questions about layoffs.

How were the layoffs handled in terms of notification, severance, outplacement services, etc.?

You want to know how your termination, should you be downsized, will
likely be handled.

Are there formal metrics in place for measuring and rewarding performance
over time?

The impression you want to leave is that you are good and you want the
metrics to recognize it.

How effectively has the company communicated its top three business
goals?

If the interviewer cannot articulate them, you have your answer.

I am a hard worker. I expect to be around other hard-working people.Am
I going to be comfortable with the level of effort I find here?

You are asking the interviewer if you will find the kind of hard-working
environment in which you thrive at this position. If the interviewer
hedges at all, you have your answer.

Is the company’s training strategy linked to the company’s core business
objectives?

The most sophisticated companies do link their training and education
investments to core business objectives.

How does your firm handle recognition for a job well done?

The way an organization rewards achievement tells you a lot about its
culture.

When was the last time you rewarded a subordinate for his or her efforts?
What token of appreciation did you offer?

This question goes from the general to the specific. You are now asking
about the manager’s practices in rewarding subordinates.

How does the firm recognize and learn from a brave attempt that didn’t
turn out quite as expected?

Many companies say they have a nonpunitive attitude toward managers who
make mistakes, but few live up to the attitude. Ask about a time when the
lessons from a mistake were widely disseminated across the organization.

How much freedom would I have in determining my objectives and
deadlines?

This question goes to how much authority you will have to do your job
in the manner you see fit versus working to someone else’s preferences.

How long has this position existed in the organization? Has its scope
changed recently?

Information about the history of the position and its recent evolution can
influence your decision.