1. Tell us what are your hobbies? or What are you passionate about?
You can talk about your own passion here. This is a commonly asked question in all ‘HR interview questions and answers' lists.
2. Tell us the characteristics of the ideal role for you?
This question is being asked to ensure you are a good match for the role you are being interviewed for. If you have researched the role and know you want it, then your characteristics should match up nicely. If they don't–why did you agree to this interview?
3. Tell us what software packages are you familiar with?
Make sure you know each of your skills thoroughly. In case you don't know a particular software package or a terminology, please do not talk about it in front of the interviewer. (Keep this important tip in mind while preparing for HR interview questions and answers).
4. Can you tell me an example of your creativity?
Recently, the company that I work for, inaugurated a new store. On the day of the opening, the air conditioning of the outlet failed. In order to keep all the new customers comfortable, I immediately cracked the idea of organizing a sidewalk open-air sale! It was a life saver as the shop was super-hot inside. This is an example of how resourceful and creative I can be when the situation demands!
5. Explain what is your greatest fear?
Don't simply talk about your weaknesses, your interviewer genuinely wants you to talk about your loopholes! Try to resist the urge to give him/her more points to reject you. Answer diplomatically.
6. Tell us are you demanding as a boss?
Freshers may skip this question as it is not relevant to their set of HR interview questions and answers.
7. Tell us what experience do you have in HR?
If you do have experience, provide details of companies you have worked for and your responsibilities. If you do not have HR experience, say that this is the first role that you are applying for but you are very keen to work in HR.
8. Tell us what's your absenteeism record like?
This is rarely asked to professionals during interview discussions pertaining to HR interview questions and answers.
9. Explain me what is the difference between hard work and smart work?
Hard work is delivering work on time with more effort and smart work is delivering work on time, with lesser effort. I feel that is the basic difference. Most of the times, in the corporate world, I feel a combination of both is needed to attain excellence.
10. Suppose if you won a Rs.10-crore lottery, would you still work?
The amount you quoted is not huge, considering the fact that my spouse is a social worker! In order to sustain my existence and my family's welfare, I would still keep working.
