Few Common HR Interview Questions

  1. Tell me about yourself?
  2. Why are you applying for this job? (or)
  3. Why this role attract you?
  4. Would you like to work overtime or odd hours?
  5. What is more important to you: the money or the work?
  6. What do you know about this organization?
  7. Why did you leave your last job?
  8. Why should we hire you?
  9. What are your salary expectations?
  10. Assume you are hired, then how long would you expect to work for us?
  11. How would you rate yourself on a scale of 1 to 10?
  12. What are your achievements in life?
  13. What is your objective in life?
  14. What are your strengths?
  15. What are your weaknesses?
  16. What are your hobbies?
  17. Explain, how would you be an asset to this organization?
  18. Would you lie for the company?
  19. Are you applying for other jobs also?
  20. How do you get to know about our company?
  21. What does success mean to you?
  22. Describe yourself in one word?
  23. What is the difference between confidence and overconfidence?
  24. What is the difference between smart work and hard work?
  25. Just imagine that you have enough money to retire right now. Would you?
  26. Don’t you think that you are overqualified for this position?
  27. Do you have any blind spot?
  28. How do you handle stress, pressure, and anxiety?
  29. What is the disappointment in your life?
  30. What makes you angry?
  31. What was the most difficult decision you have made in your past life?
  32. How did you know about this position/ vacancy?
  33. What gets you up in the morning?
  34. What is your favorite book?
  35. As you said, internet surfing is your hobby. Which site do you surf mostly?
  36. What was the biggest mistake of your life?
  37. Do you have any reference?
  38. How do you deal with an angry or irritated customer?
  39. How do you deal with an angry or irritated customer?
  40. What is your greatest fear?
  41. Explain the difference between group and team?
  42. What will you do if you don’t get this position?
  43. What is the success for you?
  44. Would you like to relocate or travel for the company?
  45. What makes you happy?
  46. Is there anything which makes you different from other candidates?
  47. Describe the three things that are most important for you in a job?
  48. What are your expectations from the company?
  49. On a scale of one to ten, rate me as an interviewer?
  50. Who is your role model? What have you incorporated into your life from him/her?
  51. Do you have any questions for me?