2008 L & t HR questions for preparation

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HR questions for preparation

Tell me about yourself ?

Start with , present & tell why you are well qualified for , position. Remember that , key to all successful interviewing is to match your qualifications to what , interviewer is looking for. In other words you must sell what , buyer is buying. This is , single most important strategy in job hunting.
Do all , homework you can before , H.R interview to uncover this person's wants & needs

What are your greatest strengths ?

You know that your key strategy is to first uncover your interviewer's greatest wants & needs before you answer questions.

What are your greatest weaknesses ?

Disguise a strength as a weakness.

Assure , interviewer that you can think of nothing that would stand in , way of your performing in this position with excellence.

Tell me about something you did – or failed to do – that you now feel a little ashamed of ?
As with faults & weaknesses, never confess a regret.

Why are you leaving (or did you leave) this position ?

(If you have a job presently tell , H.R)
If you're not yet 100% committed to leaving your present post, don't be afraid to say so.

, "Silent Treatment"
If your interviewer pulls it, keep quiet yourself for a while & then ask, with sincere politeness , "Is there anything else I can fill in on that point?"

Why should I hire you?

If you know , employer's greatest needs & desires, this question will give you a big leg up over other candidates because you will give him better reasons for hiring you than anyone else is likely to

Aren't you overqualified for this position?

I also believe that there could be very positive benefits for both of us

Where do you see yourself five years from now?

Reassure your interviewer that you're looking to make a long-term commitment

Describe your ideal company, location & job.

only right answer is to describe what this company is offering, being sure to make your answer believable with specific reasons

Why do you want to work at our company?

Do in-depth research before any interview.

What are your career options right now?

If you are still working, though you're greatly appreciated there, you're looking for something more (challenge, money, responsibility)