4.

HR Interview Preparation

I. Interview Preparation
Interviews are conducted to assess a candidate’s suitability for an organization and the
hiring role. The purpose of an interview is to ascertain what a candidate has
mentioned in his resume. It is a brief meeting where your technical skills will be
assessed in addition to your communication skills, motivational factors, your attitude,
your goals and objectives.
What qualities does an interviewer observe?
• Attitude: Show positive attitude and your interest for the job. Do not show
arrogance even if you are a college topper.
• Communication Skills: A candidate must speak confidently and use clear
language with as little jargon as possible. Your conversation with the
interviewer must reflect your enthusiasm, awareness and attitude.
• Confidence: Your confidence is a reflection of optimism and speaks a lot
about how you would handle a challenging professional situation. Confidence
is great; Overconfidence is a strict no-no.
• Body language: good body language is an indicator on good non-verbal
communication. Walk into the room with a confident smile and introduce
yourself to everyone present with a firm handshake. Maintain a good posture,
do not slouch, maintain eye contact, and nod your head when being talked to.
Do not yawn, bite your nails, shake your limbs, look around, look down.
• Leadership skills: When you attend an interview, make sure your interviewer
knows that you are ready to take initiatives and help the members of your
team.
• Emotional Maturity: Sometimes, the interviewer, on purpose may provoke
you by asking some unexpected questions. Do not get provoked or angry.
Instead, show your maturity by answering the question in a manner that does
not offend the interviewer. It is better to be honest and give direct answers
instead of speaking as if you agree with all the points that the interviewer says.
The given situation should be handled with ease, maturity and composure.
• Dressing Sense: Wear neatly ironed formal clothes with a good pair of shoes.
Women should apply minimal make up and avoid too much of jewelry. Both
 men and women should have well-manicured nails and a professional
hairstyle.
• Integrity: Every interviewer appreciates honesty as that is one of the main
traits to look for in a candidate. Do not lie about your professional
achievements. Do not throw an air of arrogance. If you are appreciated for
something, be gracious to say thanks.
• Flexibility: Show the employers that you are flexible and can adjust to
different circumstances. If you are asked for example, your willingness to re-
locate far away from your family for a project, mention that you would be
happy doing so as your career and organization’s interest are foremost
priorities.
• Learnability: Learning is a continuous process. Desire to keep learning shows
an employer that you are enthusiastic about what is being offered to you. You
may be the best of candidates, but unless you have a thirst for knowledge, your
knowledge repository may become saturated.

Do's and Don’ts for Interview

a) Research well on the company that is hiring you. Read about its milestones,
customers, organization chart, vision and mission. This shows that you are
genuinely interested in pursuing a job in the company.

b) Don't be late to interview. Arrive earlier than the scheduled time for your
interview. This will show that you are interested in getting job and that you are
punctual.

c) Always be prepared for possible questions during the interview. Practice

responding to these questions in front of the mirror. Have a mock interview with
your friend. If possible, record the interview.

d) Pay attention to the questions and maintain eye contact while answering
them.

e) Be proactive and show optimism. Give honest and simple answers. Your
answer should reflect what you can do for the employer. In case you have a doubt
regarding a question, do clarify. Ask questions regarding the job being offered and
your roles and responsibilities towards the end of the interview.
f) Maintain positive body language throughout the interview. Greet your
interviewer(s) when you walk into the room. Thank the interviewer(s) as you
leave the interview.

g) Turn off your cell phone during the interview.

h) Try to use real examples while talking about your skills. For example, how
has a particular skill benefited your previous job?

i) Don’t dress inappropriately. For example, wearing slippers, T-shirt, jeans

etc.

j) Don’t lie about your skills and competencies. Instead, show the employers
that you are eager to learn in areas where your knowledge is limited.

k) Do not use long sentences or monosyllabic answers. Example: If the

interviewer asks Are you good at coding?
II. Interview Question
1) Tell me something about yourself.

• Start with a smile on your face & give details about Name, Place after greeting.
• If necessary, only add your family details.
• Tell about your educational details.
• Share about why you want to do JOB so.
• About your Project in Brief.
• Then about your interests/hobbies.
• Also, how you will spend your time when you are free.
• Tell about skills.
• Then conclude by saying THANKS to the Person who is listening to you.
• Example,

Well, good morning, sir/madam,

My name is __________________ (meaning of your name) from

_______________. (Any significance of your birth place). I am pursuing my
________________ in the stream of _________________ from
____________college, ___________with aggregate (if it is respectable then only)
___________. I have completed HSC from _______________, Location with
aggregate (if it is respectable then only) of 6% and SSC from
_______________________ with aggregate (if it is respectable then only) 73%.

We are five in my family. My father is a private company employee and my mother

is a homemaker. I have two siblings.

About my achievements, I never made any achievements at state level. But in my

schooling, I got certificate in singing competition. In college I got NSS certificate
which I participated as volunteer in my 1st year of engineering.

My strengths are hardworking, self-motivated and dedicated towards my work. And

also, I'm a good learner as well as good in making relationship.
 My hobbies are making crafts, painting, surfing net.

My short-term goal is to get placed in well reputed company.

My long-term goal is to be placed in any mnc company and give my best to your.

In Organization As a fresher, I don't have any working experience, but I will prove
once the opportunity comes.

2). Why should I hire you?

I fulfill the criteria for the recruitment process of your company and as I am a
fresher not having any work experience, I can be molded in the way
organization requires. Also, every organization needs to work in a team and I
believe I am a good team player, so I can be hired.

3). What are your strengths and weaknesses?

Some examples of weaknesses you might mention include:

· Being too critical of yourself
· Attempting to please everyone
· Being unfamiliar with the latest software

Some examples of strengths you might mention include

Knowledge-based skills: Acquired from education and experience (e.g.,

computer skills, languages, degrees, training and technical ability).
Transferable skills: Your portable skills that you take from job to job (e.g.,
communication and people skills, analytical problem solving and planning
skills)
Personal traits: Your unique qualities (e.g., dependable, flexible, friendly,
hardworking, expressive, formal, punctual and being a team player).
Some examples of strengths you might mention include:
▪ Enthusiasm
 ▪ Trustworthiness
▪ Creativity
▪ Discipline
▪ Patience
▪ Respectfulness
▪ Determination
▪ Dedication
▪ Honesty
▪ Versatility

4). Why do you want to work at our company?

Now, this is the most general question asked in almost all types of interviews.
Indirectly the recruiter wants to know that whether you have knowledge about
this company or not. They want to listen to all the good stuff from you about
the company. So, it is highly recommended that you research about that
company you are applying for 1-2 days before or just one night before.
You can use different sources to know about the company. Some of them
include company profiles, press release, annual reports and there are tonnes of
websites available online.
A general answer to this question could be:
Well, as a fresher I believe I need a good and challenging environment to apply
my skills and knowledge. In order to prove myself, I think this company is the
best platform to gain some knowledge, understand and learn different aspects
of the corporate world.
Now, this is a general answer to which an interviewer may not even listen until
you mention few facts about that company. So, it is always necessary to do some
homework about the company and then you can easily nail this part of the
interview.
5). What is the difference between confidence and over confidence?
Confidence is the thinking to do things which are in the limit of our capability.
While overconfidence is the thinking to do things which are beyond our
capability.
For example. I can do it because I have practiced enough, is confidence.
 While I will definitely be able to do it, there is no need of practicing anything
for it.
6). What is the difference between hard work and smart work?
The first need is to do hard work (put extra efforts) and get deep knowledge &
experience and then try to stable with doing smart work (less effort with
intelligence).
Hard work is like putting extra effort for some particular work because of less
analyzation and understanding of the work, while smart work is like doing the
same work without applying those extra efforts, which leads to saving the time
as well.
7). How do you feel about working nights and weekends?
I don't mind working whether it a day or night shift as long as it is benefits to
this organization. Whenever company needs me, I will be here anytime. I will
be quite work hard whatever the task I am being assigned to. Having said that I
want to clarify one more thing. It’s necessary to sleep at night because it also
does affect my health. If I lack sleeping. I won't be able to concentrate on my
work, however you can put me any shirt you want me to.
8). Can you work under pressure?
Sir, rather than take it as a pressure I will take it as an opportunity to grow
myself and show case my skills in this organization. Most of the time the
employee who works under pressure will get the better position in your reputed
organization.
9). Are you willing to relocate or travel?
Relocation is difficult for everyone, though everyone should relocate because
your first priority should be work place if you wanted to achieve something,
wherever it is. If you get a job in the field you love to work. Then don't give
second thought to it. On the other hand, everyone wants to travel throughout the
world without investment and job is the only opportunity to do so. But at certain
point you must think to stop. Because you never travel alone too far. Both are
good but in controlled manner.
10). What are your goals?
• My short-term goal is to work in a reputed organization like yours where I can
enhance my technical skills and knowledge.
 • My long-term goal is to see your company at top most position where I am one
of the persons responsible for it
11). What motivates you to do good job?
My family expectation, a decent job environment, a desire to reach new heights,
high pay package, and a job security motivates me to do a good job!
12). What makes you angry?
I become angry when I could not fulfill my expectation!
Also, when I find someone who does backbiting of mine but to these types of
anger, I easily control them with my self-assuring thought and analyzing root
cause!
13). Give me an example of your creativity.
Creativity is nothing but doing something in a more innovative way which
should be appreciated by others.
In my school science exhibition, I made a live model of soap formation and
which was not only appreciated but awarded to that was my creativity!
I made that different from all others!
14). How long would you expect to work for us if hired?
I would like to pursue my career here for as long as I have the opportunity to. I
would like to remain employed here as long as my services are needed. I like
new challenges and a chance to grow. As long I keep getting these, I don't think
I'll need to switch over.
15. Are you not overqualified for this position?
As a fresher, I don't think I am overqualified because I don't have any work
experience and I think experience speaks more than qualification.
16). Describe your ideal company, location and job.
According to me, an ideal company is a company which provides a healthy and
good environment and lots of opportunities for employees to do work and where
the suggestions would be taken as positions. The ideal job is the job where we
get satisfaction in both professional and daily (personal) life. The Location is
where these things are present. Thank you, sir.
17). What are your career options right now?
Right now, my career option is to get placed in organization and enhancing my
skills and as to contribute in the growth of organization.
18). Explain how would be an asset to this organization?
 Sir, an asset of any organization is its employee’s hard work, dedication,
punctuality and creativity and I have all such qualities. So, I will be an asset to
your company. I do not have much experience but I have positive attitude and
enthusiasm to work for your company!
19). Would you lie for the company?
It totally depends on the situation, if my one lie will be beneficial for 10 peoples
and don't hurt any personal ego or prestige only then I can otherwise I will Never
lie. Because Lie cannot remain hidden for a long time. It may be caught.
20). Who has inspired you in your life and why?
My dad has biggest impact on my life, right from my childhood I'm just
following his footprints, he taught me many life lessons and moral values. Every
time when I feel of giving up something difficult then I just remember him that's
give me much courage and make me go through it.
My DAD is my biggest inspiration, He is my hero.
21). Have you considered starting your own business?
The following two responses are both examples of effective answers to this
question.
I haven't considered opening a business because I think my skills are best suited
to a career in human resources. I know that a position with an established
employer will let me focus on developing those skills and eventually reaching
my goal of becoming an HR manager.
Opening a business wouldn't be a good fit for me because I do my best work in
stable jobs with well-defined responsibilities. I also enjoy working in positions
that let me learn from my co-workers and managers.
22). Tell me something about our company.
• Company -
• USP -
• Turn Over -
• Competitors -
• Products-
23). How much salary do you expect?
 As a fresher, salary is not the first priority for me. I want to improve my
knowledge and skill as well as gain experience. And my salary would br
according to company norms and standards.
24). Where do you see yourself five years from now?
Simple sir, if I go to any organization some of the employees will show the
example employees who are best in the field and company and who has great
knowledge same as I should be in the position of those people who are in the
position to explain and who can share their knowledge but presently, I will be
consistent to learn something to grow with the organization.
25). Do you have any questions for me?
Thank you for giving this opportunity.
Sir, I would like to know about the job timings and the transport facilities and
what will be the job location and salary scale for this job in your organization.

26). Tell me about your achievements?

• Pick something that’s as recent as possible, and somewhat relevant to this job
or your career.
• Pick a professional achievement even if they don’t specifically ask for one

27). Sales involves lot of travelling, may be day & night so are you comfortable
working late hours.

• Know the travel requirements beforehand.

• State any travel limitations you may have
• Ask the interviewer clarifying questions.
• Explain how you’ve traveled in the past.
• Focus on how you can help the company

28). Any Marriage plan in near future? Questions related to stability of the
candidate.

• This question is related to your stability, as a fresher you are required to

convince them that in near future there is no such plan and even if it will happen
I will assure this that work is not going to be hampered.
29). What are your hobbies? Questions can be there related to what students
mention as their hobbies.

Take some time to evaluate your extracurricular activities and understand what
potential value your personal hobbies and interests might have to your prospective
employer. Here are some steps you can use to plan your answer:

1. Select applicable hobbies and interests

While you may have many interests and hobbies outside of work, it is wise to discuss
those you can easily relate to your new position. Some common extracurricular
activities to mention during an interview include:

• Travel
• Volunteering, community service or charity work
• Sports such as competing on a team or in a league, hiking or other exercise
• Creative arts, including writing, music, painting and crafts
• Cooking or gardening

2. Identify skills or qualities

You can select the most applicable extracurricular activities by determining what skills
or qualities you developed with those activities. Make a list of your hobbies and
interests, and then write out all the abilities and characteristics you gained or improved
from each activity. Some options might include:

• Planning and organization skills

• Leadership skills
• Communication and interpersonal skills
• Teamwork
• Determination and commitment
• Creative thinking and problem solving
• Patience
• Adaptability
Always try to associate these with job profile requirement. If possible, please
give reference from your life.
30). Why do you want to join Sales?

Sales is a rewarding, challenging career. Creating the most appropriate solution

for your customer and then giving them the tools and motivation to buy from
you needs detective skills, team work and an understanding of human nature –
not to mention grit and determination. Here are nine reasons why sales could be
the career choice for you!

• Sales is a performance-based career. The more you sell, the more bonus
you earn. For anyone with a competitive streak or the desire to be
rewarded for their hard work, this is a key motivator and something that
will drive a successful career for years.
• Sales isn’t a combat sport, regardless of the impression given by films
such as ‘Wolf of Wall Street’ and TV shows such as ‘The Apprentice’.
Great salespeople work with their customers, not against them. Think of
it as a team game; you are playing alongside your customers but against
the competition.
• You work with your customers to improve their businesses. This kind
of consultancy work puts salespeople in front of lots of different people
in a company; you rarely get the same day twice, and each department
will have different needs and priorities.
• Working in sales means understanding psychology. What is your
customer thinking? Can you bring everyone together to agree to a sale?
What can you do to motivate them to complete the deal?
• For most sales jobs, there is no requirement for a degree to enter the
profession. A passion and enthusiasm for learning is essential but the
skills required for success are more often learned on the job or through
bespoke training.
• Most salespeople start their career in an ‘inside sales’ role. This usually
means making business development calls and selling over the phone to
prospects. If the office environment suits you, then this type of work can
provide a rewarding and sustainable career.
 • You can gain plenty of respect for your industry knowledge from your
colleagues and customers, but you must work hard to earn this and keep
it. A career in sales rewards those who love to learn.
• Have you ever wanted to be your own boss? And not be stuck inside at
a desk? Salespeople often travel to meet customers face-to-face, as well
as to maintain relationships with existing customers.
• Managing your own time and being responsible for the revenue you
generate is as close as any professional will get to running their own
business. Sales can be a great training ground for going out on your own.
• Let’s face it, the money is good. Salespeople earn commission based on
results. If you are interested in getting paid a good salary, few
professions offer more opportunities than sales.

31). Demo questions like sale me this pen or mobile.

Tips and tricks to “sell me this pen”

Here are a few helpful tips to craft a well-thought-out response to this interview
question:

Be positive. An important part of answering "sell me this pen" is to be positive.

An interviewer wants to see how you react to sudden changes. Try to maintain
an enthusiastic attitude to demonstrate to the interviewer that you are calm under
pressure.

Ask direct questions. Asking the interviewer questions about their experience
with pens or how they use them in their daily lives can help you gain ideas on
how to proceed with the sales pitch.

Relate the pen to a larger concept or idea. By relating the pen and its
importance to a larger concept or life event, you are expanding upon its obvious
benefits as a writing tool and demonstrating increased value to your audience.

Relate the pen to the interviewer's specific needs. Once you have gotten the
chance to ask the interviewer about their experience using pens, you can start
 directing the pitch toward their specific needs. Consider their job
responsibilities or personal lives in how you craft your response.

Close by asking them to purchase the pen. An important part of a sales pitch
can be trying to close the pitch with a new customer. Try to organically
incorporate it into the end of your pitch with a positive statement that makes
them want to say "yes."

Example:

You: "If you don't mind my asking, when was the last time you used a pen?"

Interviewer: "I used one about two hours ago."

You: "And why were you using it?"

Interviewer: "Well, I had to take notes during a conference call."

You: "Alright, now, can you tell me about a time when you were let down by a
pen?"

Interviewer: "Last week I was writing notes with a pen that kept running out of
ink. I had to go all the way back to my office to retrieve a new one."

You: "That's awful, you shouldn't have to go through that."

Interviewer: "Agreed."

You: "You seem like a person with a lot of responsibilities on your hands. As
the backbone of this company, you are always running around, in and out of
meetings, am I correct?"

Interviewer: "Yes, that's every day for me."

You: "Well with your busy schedule, you shouldn't have to worry about whether
or not your pen is reliable. This pen here (holds up the pen) will not give out on
you. It has a refillable ink compartment and each buyer will receive 10 free ink
refills with their purchase. That's enough ink to operate this pen for two years
or more. And if you purchase one today, you'll get a second pen for 50% off. So
what do you say? Are you ready for your life to get easier?"

32). What did you do in the last year to improve your knowledge?
 The interviewer wants to know that you are interested in your industry, and
career growth, enough to take your professional development into your own
hands. Even if your current employer does not offer perks like industry
conferences or tuition reimbursement, there is no reason why you cannot take
the initiative.

You could:

• Read industry or career-related books

• Subscribe to relevant podcasts
• Enhance your education with an additional certificate
• Attend a conference related to your career or personal growth
• Teach yourself a new software program
• Read established journals and websites on a regular basis
• Find a mentor who is senior to you, in your particular industry or career
path
Example 1:
"This year, I committed to improving my knowledge by reading one
book per month. I mapped out my twelve books ahead of time, including
topics on my career, the industry, personal development, politics,
history, and leadership. I would be happy to share the list with you if
you'd like!"
Example 2:
"It is important to me that I continue to grow as a professional
administrator. This year I took an Advanced Excel course so that I could
take my competency from intermediate to expert. The course has helped
me immensely, and I am currently looking into an advanced PowerPoint
class."

33). What is your salary expectation?

When a recruiter or hiring manager asks, “What are your salary expectations?”
there are a few ways you can answer. Here are some suggestions, with example
responses:

Provide a range:
 Include negotiation options:

Deflect the question:

Example 1:

“While I am certainly flexible, I am looking to receive between Rs.300000 and

500000 annually. Due to my skill set and experience level, I feel that this is a
comfortable and appropriate range for my work.”

Example 2:

As a fresher I am comfortable working with a salary which has already been

notified. (In some cases, companies already disclose their salary structure, so
you don’t have a choice. Accept the notified salary structure).

34). How soon can you join us?

Under the terms of my contract, I’m obligated to give three weeks’ notice.
However, I can start the next day, as soon as I’ve met that requirement. I’m
eager to meet the rest of the team and get to work.

35). Will your family be ready to send you so far?

It is based on personal choice. You don’t have any other option rather going to
the designated place discussed by the company. So be ready to give a positive
response to any location related question.

36). What is difference between hard work and smart work?

The difference between hard work and smart work is based on how I approach
my task. Hard work would mean spending long hours to complete my work
without any shortcuts. It definitely ensures results but the process is long and
stressful. Smart work would be aiming for the same results but with planning
and prioritization of tasks. In College/Law School, the trend of examination
questions was repetitive. The questions asked in the last few years would be
asked again. I realized this after my first semester. Since then, for the
examinations, I would only study the previous 5 years’ questions. For the rest
of the year, I would focus on studying everything else. Therefore, I worked hard
to study the entire syllabus for my own knowledge and worked smart to score
 well in my examinations. A combination of both has guaranteed me the best
possible results always!

37). If I offer you HR executive role instead of sales, would you be interested, this
question is just to check if the candidate is really passionate for the sales job. If
there had been an HR opening, they would have already shared.

This is indeed a tricky question where HR is trying to deviate from the main
role for which you applied. Don’t accept any other offer provided during the
interview. Everybody first goes through the profile and then only they apply for
it. So, there is no need to deviate from your choice. If you deviate during an
interview will just reduce your stability quotient.

38). Where do you see yourself five years down the line?

“I do not have a precise role in mind, but my aim over the next five years is to
be at a place where I can make a difference. Career advancement is significant
to me, so I look forward to taking on more responsibilities and gain more
industry awareness in the process. Hopefully my experience will allow me to
help the company achieve the desired goals in the coming years.”

39). What software packages you are familiar with?

Mention only those software’s which you are comfortable in using and have
ample knowledge about the same.

40). Questions can be directed to the student’s summer internship and Project
work.

Prepare your summer Internship Project report thoroughly. They may ask
question related to:

• Title of the project

• Company Information
o Name of the company -
o Established in the year -
o Products
o Core Competencies
o Competitors
 o Turnover
o Experiential learning
o Any suggestion given to the company.
• Questions may be asked from the research methodology.
o Type of research used in the project
o Sampling technique
o Data analysis tool
o Results

41). What makes you happy?

Sample: Simple things. A good meal shared with friends. Quiet time to read.
Laughing with my daughter. Catching up with my family. I find happiness in
the little moments.

I choose this question since it seems like an easy one to answer. I lead my life
daily looking to find the joy in life. It didn't mean I don't commission or get
upset. But I've learned to let that upset go.

I've always been a happy person. There have been times in my life when I
haven't been myself. Usually because of outside unfitness at work and at home.
I find it difficult to be around constantly negative people who can't find the joy
in anything. They have the opposite; they can find something to be upset about
no matter how good things are in that moment.

I choose happiness. No matter how bad things might be...I still choose to be
happy.

42). Do your SWOT Analysis.

1. Strengths: Positives you can capitalize on, these should be your 'key
selling points.'

Think of what makes you special. What influences and motivates you? What
are your attributes for success? What key traits do you have? You can talk about
your personal characteristics here like: Good analytical skills, determination,
persistence, etc.
Examples of strengths:

a. Very confident and assertive.

b. good communication skills.

2. Weaknesses: Negative areas you need to improve on.

This is the toughest aspect to think of and share with your future/potential
company. Also, this is one area where your answers need to be more diplomatic.
Avoid hinting at something that may impact the job execution in your potential
company. We all know and admit that no one is perfect. Do not say 'I don't have
any weakness'. Be realistic and show that you realize and are well aware of your
weaknesses. Give confidence to your prospective employer that your
weaknesses are not going to hamper your job.

Examples of weaknesses:

a. I sometimes tend to get into too many details that delay execution.

b. I can't say 'No' if someone asks me for help with some work.

3. Opportunities: Positive external conditions you can take advantage of.

Talk about various opportunities you foresee in that prospective job. This will
show your interest and reflect a positive attitude.

Examples of opportunities:

a. While working with international customers, I may have the opportunity to

learn new cultures; newer ways of working that will further help me to provide
customized and better services to my customers.

b. By imparting training, I will be able to improve my confidence level and

presentation skills.

4. Threats: Negative external conditions you can't control but can

minimize.
 There are threats we all face at our workplaces, but we need to know how to
survive with them. While talking about 'threats', try to foresee the ones you may
face at your prospective job.

Examples of threats:

a. Competition for the job I want.

b. Overworking myself by taking on so many responsibilities.

c. Changing job requirements of the field.

43). Give an example where you have shown your leadership skills in the college.

You can quote an example where you have contributed in organizing some
event or led a team of people to perform certain task. It is a personal question
and everybody has to choose one example from their life.

44). Give some name of books/authors of Marketing Management (they may ask
the same question for other subjects as well)

Be ready with the name of some authors for relevant book used during your
MBA

Example:

I. Marketing Management by Philip Kotler

II. Marketing 4.0 by Philip Kotler
III. Sales Management –Decisions, Strategies and Cases by Richard R Still,
Edward W. Cundiff and Norman A.P.Govani, Prentice Hall of India
IV. Consumer Behavior by Schiffman and Kanuk, Prentice Hall
V. Rural Marketing: Text and Practice by Siddharta Raut and Pradeep
Kashyap, Biztantra
VI. Marketing Research – an applied orientation by Naresh Malhotra and
Satyabhushan Dash, Pearson
VII. Integrated Marketing Communications: Putting It Together & Making
It Work by Don E. Schultz, Stanley I. Tannenbaum, and Robert F.
Lauterborn
45). Your Interview is more or less coming to an end when the interviewer asks
you “Do you any questions for me”?

You may choose from the below mentioned questions:

o Do you have any concerns about my candidacy?

o Do feel I’m lacking in a particular area or skill set?
o Do you think I am missing any qualifications needed for this position?
o What are the goals the company has for the next year?
o What is the company culture like?
o How many people are on the team I’d be part of?
o How long have you personally been working for this organization?
o What’s your favorite part of your job?
o What’s your least favorite part of your job?
o What areas do you think the company could improve upon?
o What areas do you feel the company excels in?
o What’s the overall management style of the company?
o What’s a challenge the company is currently facing?
o What are the day-to-day responsibilities for this position?
o What are the expected work hours for this role?
o What’s the pace of an average day for this position?
o What would be expected of me during the first three months if I’m hired for this
position?
o At what intervals do you hold performance evaluations for employees?
o Why did the last person in this position leave?
o How long has this position been open?
o Is this a new position?
o Would I be working in the office or remotely?
o What does the onboarding process look like at this company?
o Who do you answer to?
o Who would I answer to?
o Do employees receive regular feedback on their work?
o What qualities do your most successful employees have?
o What experience or skills would make a great candidate for this position?
o How often is this job open?
 o Are you happy to be working for this company? Why?
o Is on-the-job training provided for this position?
o How long do individuals usually hold this position for?
o Are there opportunities for internal growth?
o What would my first priorities be in this position?
o Are there any times of the month or year that require more work than others?
o What is the biggest challenge for a person in this position?
o How is success measured in this position?
o What are the next steps in the hiring process?
o How has the company grown over the last five years?
o How many hours a week is required for this position? Is overtime expected or
allowed?
o Are employees expected to stay up-to-date on their emails over the weekends
or while on vacation?
o Is working remotely an option for this position?
o Is there anything I should know about this position that wasn’t included in the
job listing?
o What are the overall goals for this position?
o Is travel required for this job?
o Will I be expected to work nights and/or weekends for this position?
o What attracted you to this company?
o What projects is the company currently working on?
o What communication methods are most commonly used in the workplace?
o How long do employees tend to stay with this company?

*Note: Apart from general HR questions Students should read news paper as they
sometimes ask which news paper your read and what is today’s headlines?