5 Tough HR Interview Questions Worth Preparing For

One of the common reasons why people fail in HR interviews is lack of preparation. Before you step in, you should be well-prepared to face the interview. This could decide the future course of your career path.

Lack of preparation includes an incomplete resume, inappropriate dressing style, knowledge deficiency about the domain, etc. And of course, lack of understanding of the common HR interview questions. And preparing how to answer it with reference to your career so far.

Well, here are five tough HR interview questions and how you can crack them with confidence. 

Question 1: Describe an assignment which you have done poorly and failed.

This is a tricky question to evaluate whether you learn from your mistakes or not.

Now, to answer it, consider one of your failed projects which had multiple reasons to fail. Don’t commit a blunder by taking the complete responsibility of the project failure. Instead, be smart by showcasing your traits which helped you to cope up with failure. And try to put your story in a mature way.  

Question 2: What makes you believe you will be good at this job?

The question looks simple. And yes, your resume will clearly explain why you are fit to apply for the job. 

Still, your interviewer may ask you this question. He/she is trying to test your patience. So, show confidence in your words as well as body language, while you explain the key strengths and expertise that make you fit for the job. 

Question 3:  Out of the other candidates, what makes you a prospective applicant for this job?  

The HR team wants to know how you deal with tough questions. So expect something like this in any HR interview. All you need is to rephrase your major strengths that will ensure higher performance in the job role. 

Question 4: What are the key trends in the industry? 

So, by asking this question, the interviewer wants to evaluate your knowledge in the domain. Also, to know how capable you are to understand the changing market trends.

Don’t skip your homework. Do a thorough background research and market forecasts to give a convincing reply. 

Question 5: How do you deal with criticism? 

Your interviewer wants to know your approach to criticism and feedback. Show them you are capable of dealing with criticism constructively. Cite an example as well from your career, about how feedback has helped you to perform better later.

 

Be prepared for the interview and ensure your career acceleration.