HR Interview Questions and their possible answers in MNC companies.

1. What is your greatest strength?

 Answers:

1. a) My greatest strength includes my analytical approach, my strong logics and my patience
2. b) My greatest strength includes my honesty
3. c) my greatest strength is helping who r not interested in working and make them to work hard and enjoy the work with sincere.
4. d) My greatest strength is my strong and positive thinking.
   Honesty is my policy and i am hardworking...
5. e) My greatest strength is my ability to lead a team, delegate work and help them deliver and keep the team highly motivated.
6. f) my strengths are I’m adaptable and flexible .. i can very well adjust with new situations and circumstances
   i consider my patience as my very big strength..
7. g) My greatest strength is my confidence, positive thinking & my passion to achieve, something in my life.
8. h) I think my greatest strength includes my mental strength as well as my honesty, patience, intelligence, confidence and adjusting capability.
   I am hardworking and I have a will to walk the extra mile to achieve excellence in my life...

• Tell me about yourself

Answers:

Professionally : Hard working , ambitious , do every thing I can 2 improve myself more ,, I appreciate serious and hardworking people and enjoy working (and learning ) from them ..Personally: I have few, but wonderful, friends... We meet at week ends and we make wonderful journeys and hang outs...

• What is more important to you: the money or the work?

Answers:

1. a) Money and work both are like siblings. But I believe when you work hard; money will flow to you. So work is more important than money. Only hard work can help you put another feather in your success

1. b) Perhaps satisfaction is the most important.,not just the money or work..We may not be satisfied even if we have the money..but our performance will definitely give us the satisfaction as wel as the money..So ultimately,we must go for satisfaction and decide which of our action is going to give us the same..

• Explain how you would be an asset to this organization

Suggestion;

You should be anxious for this question. It gives you a chance to highlight your best points as they relate to the position being discussed. Give a little advance thought to this relationship

5) WHY SHOULD I HIRE U?

Answers:

1. a) You have published this vacancy in open market. I have applied for it.You have shortlisted me. So, I think that I am one of the best deserving candidates for this job.
2. b) Because I am hard working & I think I have all necessary qualities that are required for this job.
3. c) Since I am a organized and self motivated person I can do my level best to improve your company?s standards without much supervision and also I have physical and mental fitness to face any stress condition.
4. d) I may not be able say why should you hire me but could definitely say how I could strive for the better interests of the company...I enjoy working in this(so and so)field. Enjoying work comes with passion, learning new things etc..And also i am really good at getting habituated to new environments very fast. I believe everybody may be good at But the race is about how fast you do that...and I can assure u that i ca do it in best way. Give some example and alll.....
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   e) Because You have shortlisted me, if u dont hire me i believe u lose a big asset for u r organization.
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   f) because i enjoy challenges and always looking for creative solution to the problems.i believe in character,values,vision&action.i have good eye for details.i believe in good relationship and have a supportively family and friends.
7. g) sir, Actually my knowledge is fulfilling your requirement so you hire me.
8. h) I consider myself as a creative ideas and thoughts, and ur company is the only place where my ideas can shine and take concrete shape and it will be also helpful in the growth of ur company.i know that there are many candidates who are eligible for this post but among all i have the qualities that are u looking for.

6) WHAT ARE YOUR WEAK POINTS?

Answers:

1. a) I am blind believer. I mean to to say that I can believe on anybody who is not good for your life and future.

1. b) Better to say your weak point will be advantageous for the company in other way like if some problem is annoying you,then u work more to solve the problem etc...
2. c) Say something, which does not relate to your current profile and the profile for which you came. For example: Bad Handwriting.
3. d) The main weak point is that I will react to injustice.
4. e) I m workaholic.

7) What irritates you about co-workers?

1. a) This is a trap question. Think real hard but fail to come up with anything that irritates you. A short statement that you seem to get along with folks is great.
2. b) Nothing irritates me, Every individual is different. Everybody has negative as well as positive points. If u look at things from their angle, things would seem more clear and analytical.

8) Why did you leave your last job?

Answers:

1. a) Stay positive regardless of the circumstances. Never refer to a major problem with management and never speak ill of supervisors, co-workers or the organization. If you do, you will be the one looking bad. Keep smiling and talk about leaving for a positive reason such as an opportunity, a chance to do something special or other forward-looking reasons.
2. b) As every org. having the scale limitation for any position, I felt same for my last job. I think i have spent fare enough time to grow my personnel skills as well as org. goals. Now its time to move and looking for more special and creative then the last time. Here i am, as i heard and read about this org. I think I can perform, utilize and develop my skills here for achieving the org. goals as well as my own skills.

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

Answers:

I worked for my previous employer ... years. That demonstrates my loyalty. So, as long as the work is challenging, and I will have growth and training potential, I will be happy to work here.

10) Do you have any questions for me?

Answers:

Usually Employer asks this question to test your interest in the company. Hence you should ask questions to show keen interest to join the company.

e.g., Do you provide any training, if I am employed?; What do you expect from the prospective employees in this job?; What is the criterion for growth in this company? etc...

Remember that dont ask too many questions and whatever you ask, the question should be genuine and inquisitive.

11) Are you applying for other jobs?

Answers:

Of course, I am. I am looking for the best place to apply my abilities, and so far this place looks excellent.

Side note - if you sent the resume, rather than went on a recommendation from a friend, it would be obvious you sent it to other places as well.

12) Why do you want to work for this organization?

The answer for this question should be very precise and punching:
You should do some research about the company and its competing abilities with other comanies in that area.

e.g., "I wanted to work for this company because you are a leading and fastest-expanding company ....... Hence it is a logical progression for me to join this company with my abilities."

13) Are you a team player?

Answers:

while answering this question, try to keep yourself on both sides. For example, if the interviewer asks if you prefer to work alone or on a team, he may be trying to get you to say you are one way or the other. But you don't have to play this game. The reality is that most jobs require us to work both independently and in teams. Your response to this question should show that you have been successful in both situations

14) Question:
1) What are your achievements?
2) Why you feel proud of your work?
3) Why should I hire you?

Answers:

I feel proud of my work because I am a smart working person, and quick witted and can conclude any type of typical situations.

I have all the qualities required for this job coupled with good communication skills and can achieve the goals with good figure of merit.

1. 
   My experience and enhanced skills, which I developed after coming this industry is my achievement. Due to that now I feel more confident and eligible to do the work in professional manner.
   
   2. I never proud on my work, in my view proud is similar to over-confidence. Yes, i am happy and satisfy with my present achievement and work.
   
   3). I can suggest you to hire me because you sat here to analyze mine skill and experience. If you feel my skills met the requirement of respective position then you would hire me. Yes, I applied here because I think my skills and experience, can justify with the respective position.

4) My qualification matches your requirement and I have technical knowledge, communication skills.That's why you should hire me.

15) what should i answer if my interviewer asks me about my short and long term goals.Tell me with some example?

Answers:

The short term goal is what u wants to be at present and the long term goal is what u wanted to be in future ie., may be after 5 or more years or less.

for ex, suppose u r trying in IT based on development side, then u can say ie., for present, that u want be a software programmer or .net developer and for future, u can say to be the project leader/manager or at the top position in it.

16) Do you think you are overqualified for this position?

Answers:

TRAPS: The employer may be concerned that you?ll grow dissatisfied and leave.

BEST ANSWER: As with any objection, don?t view this as a sign of imminent defeat. It?s an invitation to teach the interviewer a new way to think about this situation, seeing advantages instead of drawbacks.

Example: ?I recognize the job market for what it is ? a marketplace. Like any marketplace, it?s subject to the laws of supply and demand. So ?overqualified? can be a relative term, depending on how tight the job market is. And right now, it?s very tight. I understand and accept that.?

?I also believe that there could be very positive benefits for both of us in this match.?

?Because of my unusually strong experience in ________________ , I could start to contribute right away, perhaps much faster than someone who?d have to be brought along more slowly.?

?There?s also the value of all the training and years of experience that other companies have invested tens of thousands of dollars to give me. You?d be getting all the value of that without having to pay an extra dime for it. With someone who has yet to acquire that experience, he?d have to gain it on your nickel.?

?I could also help you in many things they don?t teach at the Harvard Business School. For example?(how to hire, train, motivate, etc.) When it comes to knowing how to work well with people and getting the most out of them, there?s just no substitute for what you learn over many years of front-line experience. You company would gain all this, too.?

?From my side, there are strong benefits, as well. Right now, I am unemployed. I want to work, very much, and the position you have here is exactly what I love to do and am best at. I?ll be happy doing this work and that?s what matters most to me, a lot more that money or title.?

?Most important, I?m looking to make a long term commitment in my career now. I?ve had enough of job-hunting and want a permanent spot at this point in my career. I also know that if I perform this job with excellence, other opportunities cannot help but open up for me right here. In time, I?ll find many other ways to help this company and in so doing, help myself. I really am looking to make a long-term commitment.?

NOTE: The main concern behind the ?overqualified? question is that you will leave your new employer as soon as something better comes your way. Anything you can say to demonstrate the sincerity of your commitment to the employer and reassure him that you?re looking to stay for the long-term will help you overcome this objection.

17) If you had enough money to retire right now, would you?

Answers:

Answer yes if you would. But since you need to work, this is the type of work you prefer. Do not say yes if you do not mean it.

NO, NOT AT ALL.
EMPTY MIND IS DEVIL'S HOME.RATHER THAN RETIRING; I WILL PREFER TO GIVE MY KNOWLEDGE
TO FRESHERS OF YOUR COMPANY IN TRANING.

18) Why do you want to join in industry? (for recent graduates)

Answers:

Industries provides us good exposure to apply our skills practically and provide us a chance to have hands on experience in the chosen field...

19) why should i hire u...

Answers:

1. a) I think I can work hard & strive for geting results.
2. b) With respect to your posted job's desire skills and experience. My skills and experience met and justify with the respective position.

1. c) The company should hire me, because I am hardworking. I could be an asset to the company because I am eager to learn,also I am flexible at work that if ever there is some one in leave, I can be able to replace the person. I also have a leadership characteristic traits, wherein I can lead people.

20) What kind of person would you refuse to work with?

Answers:

Do not be trivial. It would take disloyalty to the organization, violence or lawbreaking to get you to object. Minor objections will label you as a whiner.

The person who is negligible and dishonest to the work, and who will always be an obstacle to the others in the company.

21) What has been your greatest achievement in terms of employee relations?

Answers:

I have achived and maintain the good relation with my seniours,juniours and team members.

22) wat is ergonomics

Answers:

The branch of engineering science in which biological science is used to study the relation between workers and their environments

23) Do you know anyone who works for us?

Answers:

If this question is for reference/favor, i say NO.

but if it's for records/formalities, i say YES.

24) What do you know about this organization?

Answers:

A good organisation with perfect management.i heard that in this organisattion i can gain knowledge and good atmosphere.

If its for a good renowned Company then its better to go through the Company website and know what's the company profile and whats their achievements/successes and branches & other details.

25) What qualities do you look for in a boss?

Answers:

The main thing that should be present is that .....at no point of time, i should feel like i have nothing to learn from him( either proffesionally or personally).

He should have a positive attitude, care-taking person, try to understand and solve the employee's problems. Should appreciate the work done by an employee even if it is trivial. By doing so, the qulaity of work by that employee will be raised.

26) What is on roll?

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The person who completed their training period the their become on roll staff his CTC & Position & Designation become changes

27) Give an answer with an example how i should answer for tell about yourself?

Answers:

I will give an example: I am x from Bangalore. I am extrovert positive attitude and flamboyant in nature. Regarding my education I completed my 10th from .....in 19...with %(Mention if its really good).And 12th from ......in 19.. with %.After that being a techno savvy I joined .....Engineering college. I completed my BE (Branch) in 19... with %.Then comes your professional experience .After that just give a sneak preview about your family. That?s all about your introduction.If you wanna add some more spice..you are welcome.

Always talk about your achievement!!

Be confident, energetic and don?t panic and nervous

28) WHY DO YOU WANT TO WORK FOR THIS ORGANIZATION?

Answers:

At present the company is growing in a fast rate.I think that i can contribute myself to achieve the goal of this fast going organization.

I think this company & post which i applied for suits me & my career skills very much.i also think this organization is one of the leading companies in ...... field.so i think it would be good for me if i become a part of this organization to groom myself in this field

29) Tell me about your ability to work under pressure.

Answers:

i have always enjoyed working under pressure it is like a tonic which boosts me but i always keep it under control so it does not take a a toll on me.

30) where do you see yourself after 10 years from now?

Answers:

May be Manager of any MNC

i can see myself as a CEO .. i think every day is something special to learn something new .. so definitely i ll be a CEO after 10 years..

31) Suppose you already have job offer and giving to interview to other new company. What reasoning should be given if other company employer asks that about reasons to not accept that job offer. I mean why you will not accept that offer if we will offer you????

Answers:

First and the most imporatant point, Do not talk ill about the current profile you hold, Tell them you want to explore the advance emerging technologies in the IT industry, and tell them that you are looking forward for the new challanges by accepting if given an opportunity to demonstrate the skills you have acquired from your previous expereince.

32) Describe your management style.

Answers:

Try to avoid labels. Some of the more common labels, like progressive, salesman or consensus, can have several meanings or descriptions depending on which management expert you listen to. The situational style is safe, because it says you will manage according to the situation, instead of one size fits all.

33) Would you be willing to relocate if required?

Answers:

If he say u need to go to any location.............

the  very next question should be from ur side....wen i hav to leave !!!!

Change in location helpz a person to learn and grow as an individual

34) Why do you like to join this company?
                            &
What would you do for the growth of this company?

Answers:

 For e.g I like to join this company because the annual turnover is around is $16 million. this company is manufacturing steel and glass sheet and i can learn more from this company. I can get the good knowledge for the future aspect. sir this company contain the plc based system which is used in this company. sir first of all see the production growth of this company from 2004-2005.from this production i can extend the growth the production for some extend, which would increase the economic growth. sir i will access the instrument which is used in this company, keeping the maintenance and reliability of the instrument so that there is no harm to the instrument and the process is maintained

35) Difference between hard work and smart work?

Answers:

Hard work is the idea we are implementing that we have inherited through what we have learnt but smart work is where we use our out of box skills.

Hard Working :- Hard Working comprise skills which are accomplished through physical capabilities

Smart Working :- Smart Working requires mental capablities to get the work done

Hardwork means when u dont use your brain & do the work in the traditional way as all hav done earlier putting all your efforts whereas smartwork includes creative approach ,some initial study over the work assigned,using new ideas or may be some shortcuts &achieving your goals.

36) Describe a situation when you had to deal with an upset person and you were able to calm him/her down. how did you handle it?

Answers:

I will tel him that,it's none, other than you who is going to help you to come out of the situation. If you have somebody to blame about,you should make it very clear that in today's world nobody is bothered about other's problem's,your problems are your's only..It would be for your betterment only, if you come out of your current state of mind, as soon as possible..

37) Why do you think you would do well at this job?

Answers:

My consistency of good track record, Inquitisiveness to learn new and quick adaptability for change and finally the support and cooperation required by my team members.

38) Tell me about a problem you had with a supervisor

Answers:

My supervisor was not too keen on taking an initiative or implement new ways in solving a problem.He believed in anarchy system and always consulted his boss rather than going to him with an idea or being helpful in reaching towars a solution.

39) What position do you prefer on a team working on a project?

Answers:

Is depends on situation as i am being fresher for the job so i would like to join as fresher for the project.

if you have any experience for the particular job go and tell them because its very important for u as nobody wants work under his/her cababilties and you are not able to give best of yours

40) What have you learned from mistakes on the job?

Answers:

Here you have to come up with something or you strain credibility. Make it small, well intentioned mistake with a positive lesson learned. An example would be working too far ahead of colleagues on a project and thus throwing coordination off.

41) What is the main role of HR in an organization?

.Human Resources manager are advocates for both the company and the people who work in the company. Consequently, a good HR professional performs a constant balancing act to meet both needs successfully.

The Changing Human Resources Role

The role of the HR professional is changing. In the past, HR managers were often viewed as the systematizing, policing arm of executive management. Their role was more closely aligned with personnel and administration functions that were viewed by the organization as paperwork.

When you consider that the initial HR function, in many companies, comes out of the administration or finance department because hiring employees, paying employees, and dealing with benefits were the organization's first HR needs, this is not surprising.

In this role, the HR professional served executive agendas well, but was frequently viewed as a road block by much of the rest of the organization. While some need for this role occasionally remains — you wouldn’t want every manager putting his own spin on a sexual harassment policy, as an example — much of the HR role is transforming itself.

New HR Role

The role of the HR manager must parallel the needs of his or her changing organization. Successful organizations are becoming more adaptable, resilient, quick to change direction, and customer-centered.

Within this environment, the HR professional, who is considered necessary by line managers, is a strategic partner, an employee sponsor or advocate and a change mentor. At the same time, especially the HR Generalist, still has responsibility for employee benefits administration, often payroll, and employee paperwork, especially in the absence of an HR Assistant.

Depending on the size of the organization, the HR manager has responsibility for all of the functions that deal with the needs and activities of the organization's people including these areas of responsibility.

• Recruiting.
• Hiring.
• Training.
• Organization Development.
• Communication.
• Performance Management.
• Coaching.
• Policy Recommendation.
• Salary and Benefits.
• Team Building.
• Employee Relations.
• Leadership.

HR Role: Business and Strategic Partner

In today’s organizations, to guarantee their viability and ability to contribute, HR managers need to think of themselves as strategic partners. In this role, the HR person contributes to the development of and the accomplishment of the organization-wide business plan and objectives.

42) How would describe your idle job?

Answers:

It should have challenging environment to work with and which can give a platform to improve one's skills simultaneously that leads to the growth of the company.

43) Why did u choose this career?

44) What is the difference between confidence and over confidence??

Answers:

Confidence is based on Facts and Figures but over confidence is based on speculation.

when you know about something and say Yes I know the answer is 'Confidence'and when you don't know the answer and still try to answer the question is 'Over confidence'.

Confidence is when you say "yes i can so this job" over confidence is i only can do this job"

45) why should one choose hr as their specialization?

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HRM is the thread that links every thing in the organization.” Manpower is the true assets of a company and therefore it requires proper handling. Mismanagement of personnel can have an adverse affect on the revenues."

I feel that HR specialization deals with recruiting , interviewing, giving training to fresher. By that process one can help the organization with innovative minds.

46) The work is very hard then how to overcome stress?

Answer;

Stress is not coming only while you are doing hard work. Simple work / hard work,we have to do the work by the way of proper planning / timing, It will reduce and control the stress.

47) What is the amount of pf and esi for employee to deducted

Answer;

Find the current %

Giving u e.g may be the % is currect

In calculating the deduction part of the salary, in terms of PF ,12% of basic+DA is deduted, & it can be equally contibuted by employee & employer. In term of ESI, 6.50% of basic+DA is being deducted from employees salary & employer contributed 4.75% and employee contibuted 1.75%.

From the employee salary pf deducts by 12% of the basic + DA and ESI deducts by 1.75% of gross salary.
employer contributes 13.61% OF basic + DA towards PF (8.33% towards pension and 3.67% towards EDLI= ADMIN EXPENSES)AND 4.75% of gross towards ESI.

48) a.Define computerized payroll system and what are basic concepts of it?
b. what are input and output design in payroll system?

Answers:

a).Basic concept of computerized payroll system are personnel data file with name, date of joining, scales, basic pay, DA, HRA, conveyance, medical, entertainment, claims, special pay and leave records month wise and system generates monthly payslips for each employee according to his/her scale of designation with extra perks and pf fp insurance electricity bill detection monthly income tax also detected monthly.

b).inputare name designation scales with basic pay and incement,da,hra.convienace and other perks income tax pf fp and ehouse allotted rent with electricity deduction
and output design is total pay showing basic da hra and deduction site income tax pf fp etc

49) What salary you are expecting from company?

Answers:

1. a) 15000 - 20000.
2. b) If you are fresher than you dont have to tell any definete amount to interviewer.
   you have to say as Sir I dont considor the package rght now.i want to expose my technical skills.i am getting such a platform so its more important for me than salary.....
   c) if you are experienced you can negotiate about salry......
3. d) This is a tricky question to be answered carefully. Interviewers often accept people with realistic financial goals.
   If you mention a salary that is low it shows that you are not up to the mark. If you mention too high you have ruined a chance to get a job. So the best is to ask for the salary they offer and then show your capacity, how your experience and qualification rate with what is offered.
4. e) Sir, I want salary that satisfied me according to my qualification and that give me job satisfaction.
5. f) Tell Them That It is Tough Question. Don't tell them Ur Salary Range Ask Them What is Range of Salary For This Postion . & Then Tell Ur Expection According Range They Have Provided
6. g) Salary is basically no issue for me.

49) There are two doors one goes to hell and another goes to heaven.
There are two doorkeepers, one tells always right and second may lie (we can not believe). We don?t know who is right and who is wrong.
So the question is
What will be the common question that can be asked to both of them to verify which door goes to hell or which goes to heaven?

Answers:

The common question is "Which door do not goes to hell?"

Through which door do sinners go to heaven?
the one who tells truth will say sinners dont go to heaven and will show me the door where sinners go

The Answer is

Just ask this questions to any one Gate Keeper..

If I ask, what is the right way to go to heaven from the Gate Keeper beside you, what will he tell?

Just he will choose the opposite way suggested by the gate keeper

The Logic is

Both Gatekeeper always give the wrong way for this type of question.

True Gatekeeper : wrong way since it is from the False Gatekeeper(beside)

False Gatekeeper : wrong way since he(false Gatekeeper) wont tell the right way even the Gate keeper(beside) tells the right way.

NOT(FALSE) = TRUE!

Everything is fair in LOVE and WAR!
Apply this rule if its competition on the doorsteps of Heaven or Hell. And the answer is:
The aggressive me, would probably shoot one of the guys with a BERETTA gun and ask the one which is left, Hey pal which way goes to heaven? Now! It doesn't matter who you are asking, hes gonna tell you the truth! for sure....

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