July 1, 2007

HR Interview FAQs

1. Tell me about yourself
2.
What are your greatest strengths?
3.
What are your greatest weaknesses?
4. Tell me abt something U did-or failed to do-that U now feel a little ashamed of.
5. Why are you leaving (or did you leave) this position?


6. The “Silent Treatment”
7. Why should I hire you?
8. Aren’t you overqualified for this position?
9. Where do you see yourself 5 years from now?
10. Describe your ideal company, location and job.

11. Why do you want to work at our company?
12. What are your career options right now?
13. Why have you been out of work so long?
14. Tell me honestly about the strong points and weak points of your boss (company, management team,...)

15. What good books have you read lately?

16. Tell me about a situation when your work was criticized.
17. What are your outside interests?
18. The “Fatal Flaw” question
19. How do you feel abt reporting to a younger person (minority, woman,..)?
20. Would you lie for the company?

21. Looking back, what would you do differently in your life?
22. Could you have done better in your last job?
23. Can you work under pressure?
24. What makes you angry?
25. Why aren’t you earning more money at this stage of your career?