Sample HR Questions (and how to answer them)
Here are some extra questions that you need to be ready to answer if you want to face your interview.
Why do you want to work in this company?
Your Answer Should: Involve your experience with the company, if any. It should be honest and also make the interviewer know that you have done your research on the company.
What are your hobbies? (Also be prepared for - why you like a particular hobby?)
Your Answer Should: Be true. It should reflect you as a person with interests. Hobbies tell a lot about a person. So think carefully while answering this one.
What are your strengths and weaknesses?
Your Answer Should: Tell the truth yet not sound either boastful (while mentioning strengths) or self critical (while mentioning weakness). Try not to mention more than one weakness. If you go on and on about your many flaws, the interviewer may think that you lack self esteem and are under confident.
Where do you see yourself five years from now?
Your Answer Should: Not be boastful and full of fluff. Do not use terms like I see myself as CEO of a prestigious company, etc. It is safer to stick to a practical answer. Something like I see myself working in the same area of expertise but at a more responsible position , etc. will reflect honesty and loyalty to a field of experience.
Tell us / me something that your r sum does not cover about you?
Your Answer Should: Emphasize on your extra curricular activities where you have shown leadership abilities, team spirit and individual responsibility. It should cover arenas that you have not mentioned in your r sum It could be a personal interest that you pursue like a passion for photography, etc. or it could be a foreign language that you are currently learning. Along with that you should make it a point to talk about why you were part of that activity.
Dressing for Success
Arthur Ashe once said, "Clothes and manners do not make the man; but when he is made, they greatly improve his appearance." And true are his words in the corporate world. In order to make an impression you need to be able to deliver goods but the right attitude and image play an important role when you finally do deliver! It s like icing on the cake!
Here are some things to be kept in mind while dressing for success:
Your clothes SHOULD BE neat, ironed and clean
Shoes should be in a good condition and clean. Men should polish their shoes as often as possible
Your hair should be neat and clean. Styling should be conservative.
Women - Lots of make up should be avoided. Wear light pastel shades. No make up look should be also avoided unless you have flawless complexion. Wear lip gloss and kajal if you prefer the no make up look
Nails should be clean, neat and should be of reasonable length. Avoid very long nails.
Skirts should be of conservative lengths and should not be too short. Preferably stick to knee length skirts.
Heels should be low. It s all about being comfortable.
Teeth should be clean. Your smile says a lot about you!
Carry tissue instead of a hanky. A tissue is cleaner and germ free as you usually dispose it after one use.
Men - Shirts should be tucked in!
Women - Avoid wearing gajras as much as possible.
Women Bindis should be conservative; not too big!
Sun glasses should not be worn indoors. It is NOT cool and fashionable unless you work for a fashion house.
Jewelry should be simple. Don t come bedecked in diamonds and gold to work / interview.
Finally, wear your best smile and have confidence in yourself. You do not need to wear expensive designer clothes to make an impression. Clean, neat, conservative and ironed are the keywords to be kept in mind.
Dressing Table
Dressing YES YES
Dressing NO NO
Clean clothes, polished and clean shoes
High heels, sports shoes, slippers, colorful socks
Cut Nails Jeans and other casual clothes
Combed hair and conservative hairstyle Body piercing, tattoos that are visible
Conservative colors Bright vibrant colors
Smell good take a shower / bath before you go Sweaty, un - bathed, straight out of bed look
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