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how to face hr interviews,please tell me the answer...pelase give me some tips

Interview is the stage, when one should be fully prepared. If we talk about the first round of interview i.e., the HR round, the above mentioned things are mandatory to be kept in mind in order to leave a positive impression. Purpose of the interview conducted by HR recruiters is mainly to verify whether the candidate possesses the desired skill for the job and to know whether he can fit into the organization culture or not. HR interview is similar to that of other interviews.The only way to clear HR round is through proper preparation and practice.HR interview mainly test your character and whether you are suitable to work in the professional environment.
General questions asked in this round are:

Tell us about yourself?
What do you know about our company?
Why do you want to join our company?
What are your strengths and weaknesses?
Where do you see yourself in next 5 years?
Why should we hire you? , and many more such questions.

One should be fully prepared to face any sort of question. Answers for such basic common questions can be prepared prior to the interview. Do not panic if your interviewers ask you something you have not heard of or you do not know. You need not leap but take time to answer. It is not wrong if you take a minute or so to come up with an answer, which may or may not be correct. Interviewers look for response not accuracy.
Some of the general tips that a candidate must keep in mind before going for an HR interview are:

You must be fully up-to-date about the company in which you are going to attend the interview. Surf and search the internet, go through the company’s website, and study its vision and mission. Know about the company thoroughly, and match your goals and objectives with company’s goals and objectives.
Get to know about the competitors of the company in the industry. The more you talk about the progress and new ideas, more chance to attract recruiters.
Practice as many times as possible for the HR round. Make your friends or family members to interview you and get remarks from them. Opt for suggestion to do things in a better way. Maintain a professional behavior with the recruiter during the interview.
Dress professionally for the interview if meeting recruiter in person, your first impression lies in how you look and the way you present yourself.
Prepare questions that you would like to ask the recruiter about the position and the company. Be clear about what you are up to. Don’t try to keep the recruiter in false beliefs.
Clearly state when you will be joining the organization, industry always looks for responsible and honest employees. If you are already an employee in some other organization, tell the interviewer about the date of relieve from your old job very clearly.
Be clear about your future plans. Industry looks for employees who look for long term commitments. If you say that you want to do Masters or doctorate further after a year or sometime, your chances to get recruited are cut-off to 50%, as they realise that you are not a kind of person, who can be engaged for a long term commitments.
Explain you previous work experience clearly and reason for leaving the job. Your attitude, the way you talk about the organization you used to work should be positive. Never criticize your old company, it leaves a negative impression.
For a fresh graduate, talk about trainings which you have undertaken. Tell them about your first professional experience. Talk technical to techies only.
Be clear about the expected salary; study the salary graphs of the other companies in that region clearly before putting forward your demands. But keep in mind that, don’t discuss pay too early.

The only way to crack HR interview is to be clear about your priorities. Support your each answer with some logic. No matter what your answer is in HR Interview but what matters is how you prove your answer. Don’t lose hope and be for example if you are asked “What matters more to you, Money or Work?”. There is no right answer of this question. Just support your answer with strong logics and be with that answer till the end. HR mainly focuses on the stability of the applicant. Prepare yourself to address the objective, strength and salary. HR looks for your attitude and involvement towards job. Preparation about the company is very much essential for an HR interview.

HR Interview Tips

Interview Tip 1:

Plan Ahead - Do a little homework! Research the company and the position if
possible, as well, the people you will meet with at the interview. Review your work experiences.
Face to Face Interview Tips.Be ready to support past career accomplishments with specific information targeted toward the. companies needs. Have your facts ready!

[B]Interview Tip 2: [/B

]Role Play - Once you have finished studying, begin role playing (rehearsing). Use the general questions provided below in the Interview Preparation Area. Write down answers if it helps to make your presentation more concise. Try to keep your answers to the information your new employer will want to know.

Interview Tip 3:

Eye Contact - Maintain eye contact with your interviewer. Show you want the job with your interest.

Interview Tip 4: Be Positive - In particular, avoid negative comments about past employers.

Interview Tip 5: Adapt - Listen and adapt. Be sensitive to the style of the interviewer. Pay
attention to those details of dress, office furniture, and general decor which will afford helpful
clues to assist you in tailoring your presentation.

Interview Tip 6: Relate - Try to relate your answers to the interviewer and his or her company.
Focus on achievements relevant to the position.

Interview Tip 7: Encourage - Encourage the interviewer to share information about his or her
company. Demonstrate your interest. Some suggested questions to ask the interviewer are
provided in the "Questions You Could Consider Asking the Employer" section.

Interview Dos

1) Arrive on time or a few minutes early

2) If presented with an application, fill it out neatly and completely. Don't attach your resume
unless you're told to do so

3) Greet the interviewer by last name if you are sure of the pronunciation. If not, ask the
employer to repeat it.

4) Project energy and enthusiasm. Smile and shake hands firmly.

5) Wait until you're offered a chair before sitting. Sit upright, look alert and interested at all
times. Listen carefully and respond succinctly and articulately.

6) Look the hiring manager in the eye while speaking.

7) Early in the meeting, try to get the interviewer to describe the job and the duties to you so
you can focus your responses on your background, skills and accomplishments that
relate to the position.

8) Be sincere and truthful while focusing on communicating your specific professional
achievements that relate to the accounting or finance job opening.

9) Keep your answers brief and concise.
Unless asked to give more detail, limit your answers to two to three minutes per
question. Tape yourself and see how long it takes you to fully answer a question.

10) Include concrete, quantifiable data.
Interviewees tend to talk in generalities. Unfortunately, generalities often fail to convince
interviewers that the applicant has assets. Include measurable information and provide
details about specific accomplishments when discussing your strengths.
Face to Face Interview Tips

11) Repeat your key strengths three times.
It’s essential that you comfortably and confidently articulate your strengths. Explain how
the strengths relate to the company’s or department’s goals and how they might benefit
the potential employer. If you repeat your strengths then they will be remembered and—if
supported with quantifiable accomplishments—they will more likely be believed.

12) Prepare five or more success stories.
In preparing for interviews, make a list of your skills and key assets. Then reflect on past
jobs and pick out one or two instances when you used those skills successfully.

13) Put yourself on their team.
Ally yourself with the prospective employer by using the employer’s name and products
or services. For example, “As a member of __________, I would carefully analyze the
__________ and __________.” Show that you are thinking like a member of the team
and will fit in with the existing environment. Be careful though not to say anything that
would offend or be taken negatively. Your research will help you in this area.

14) Image is often as important as content.
What you look like and how you say something are just as important as what you say.
Studies have shown that 65 percent of the conveyed message is nonverbal; gestures,
physical appearance, and attire are highly influential during job interviews.

15) Ask questions.
The types of questions you ask and the way you ask them can make a tremendous
impression on the interviewer. Good questions require advance preparation. Just as you
plan how you would answer an interviewer’s questions, write out specific questions you
want to ask. Then look for opportunities to ask them during the interview. Don’t ask about
benefits or salary. The interview process is a two-way street whereby you and the
interviewer assess each other to determine if there is an appropriate match.

16) Maintain a conversational flow.
By consciously maintaining a conversational flow—a dialogue instead of a
monologue—you will be perceived more positively. Use feedback questions at the end of
your answers and use body language and voice intonation to create a conversational
interchange between you and the interviewer.

17) Research the company, product lines and competitors.
Research will provide information to help you decide whether you’re interested in the
company and important data to refer to during the interview.
18) Keep an interview journal.
As soon as possible, write a brief summary of what happened. Note any follow-up action
you should take and put it in your calendar. Review your presentation. Keep a journal of
your attitude and the way you answered the questions. Did you ask questions to get the
information you needed? What might you do differently next time? Prepare and send a
brief, concise thank you letter. Restate your skills and stress what you can do for the
company.

Interview Don’ts

1) Don't answer with a simple "yes" or "no." Explain whenever possible.

2) If you don't understand a question – or need a moment to think about it - say so. Never
pretend to know something or someone when you don't.

3) Don't rely on your application or resume to do the selling for you. Interviewers will want
you to be convincing.

4) Don't make negative remarks about present or former employers. When explaining your
reasons for leaving, communicate your rationale professionally.
Face to Face Interview Tips

5) Don't over-answer questions. If the interviewer steers the conversation into controversial
– or even illegal – topics, try to do more listening than speaking. Keep your responses
non-committal.

6) Don't inquire about salary, vacations, benefits, bonuses or retirement on the initial
interview.


Good luck!!!!!!!!!

i just want to know what should be answer when the hr of the company asks me WHY SHOULD WE RECRUIT YOU? WHAT QUALITIES DO YOU HAVE ?

Hi dear..........
Be well dressed, well maintained from top to bottom.

Enter the interview room with positive frame of mind.

Never try to bluff the interviewer.

First impression is last long be always confidence with your answers.

Don't hesitate to accept your faults, if so .



This are some questions which are asked in HR interviews .........

Tell me about yourself?

Why should I hire you?

What are your strengths and weaknesses?

Why do you want to work at our company?

What is the difference between confidence and over confidence?

What is the difference between hard work and smart work?

How do you feel about working nights and weekends?

Can you work under pressure?

Are you willing to relocate or travel?

What are your goals?

What motivates you to do good job?

What makes you angry?

Give me an example of your creativity?

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

Are not you overqualified for this position?

Describe your ideal company, location and job?

What are your career options right now?

Explain how would be an asset to this organization?

What are your outside interests?

Would you lie for the company?

Who has inspired you in your life and why?

What was the toughest decision you ever had to make?

Have you considered starting your own business?


Best of luck........