Transitioning from BPO to a Reputed Company: What HR Interview Rounds Should I Expect?

Hi guys,

Can anyone tell me about the interview rounds for an HR position? I am currently working in a small BPO as an HR and I want to shift to a reputed company. I just want to know what rounds I will have to face over there.

My personal email is bpraneeth@gmail.com.

Regards,
Praneeth

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Regards,
Yashswa

"LOL! The same questions that you ask as an HR professional are what you can expect. I guess the easiest part for 'HR' folks facing interviews is the interviews themselves. It completely depends on your experience level that would define the kind of assessments that would be done. All the best with your interviews!

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Hi Praneth!

There will be basically three levels of interviews.

1. Initial screening - where you will be screened on your resume, present company, and your present role.

2. Department specific - where you will be questioned on what you have done in your current role, what were your individual achievements/contributions in the function or in the company, and what do you know about the company you have applied for. They will analyze your crisis management skills and your presence of mind.

3. Final Interview - here there will be a very casual meeting, but here is where they would check your attitude and your aptitude for HR as a function. Also, here is when the real salary negotiation happens.

There could be more interviews based on your performance. Basically, if you outshine in two facets of HR and the vacancy is in both, then the HODs of both facets would judge you accordingly to see if you fit their bill.

There could be a lesser number of interviews again depending on your performance.

Regards,

Apitha

Hi Praneeth,

Arpitha, what you have said is correct. However, many companies are now conducting medical tests and background investigations as part of the interview rounds. The final selection is based on the final interview, medical test, and background investigation.

Regards,
Yashswa

Hi Praneeth & Paulami,

For entry into a reputed BPO Company, you can expect a few of the following screening/shortlisting processes for operations-related jobs:

1. Group Discussions (extempore talk/discussions generally on a common topic in the presence of other job aspirants).

2. Voice and accent test (over a simulated headphone-activated telecalling/customer situation if you go for voice-based BPO jobs).

3. Psychometric test (or optional mathematical aptitude, inductive reasoning, and state memory tests).

4. Logical aptitude test.

5. Written essay test (to check the lucidity of English writing).

6. Thematic apperception test.

7. Interview with the concerned department professional.

8. Computer proficiency/encoding (KDPH) test (based on the nature of your job).

9. IQ/EQ Test.

10. Interview and finalization with the HR department.

The written tests mostly include the psychometric, aptitude, and essay writing tests.

However, some types of general management jobs may only entail interviews.

If you are smart, peppy, can communicate fluently in English, and are above average, generally, you can easily get through.

Hope this helps.

Rahul Kumar

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Very good morning, sir/madam,

I want to know what an HR searches for in a candidate during the interview and why the HR department is essential in any organization. Please tell me. My email id is s.ghalot1981@gmail.com.

Hi,

The number of interview rounds depends on different factors:

1. Policy of the company
2. Nature of the job
3. Position offered

If you are going for the entry level, i.e., HR Executive, then you have to face 3 rounds of interviews, including a Psychometric test. Most of the time, it depends on company policies. If you provide me with the full details, I can give you more information and useful tips to crack the interview :)

Cheers,
Sadashiv

Hi, I am Gouri and I have completed my MBA (awaiting result). Can anyone tell me about the types of questions and answers asked in HR interviews?

Regarding the number of interview rounds, it depends on various factors such as:

1. Policy of the company
2. Nature of the job
3. Position offered

If you are going for an entry-level position like HR Executive, you may have to face 3 rounds of interview, including a Psychometric test. Most of the time, it depends on company policies. If you provide me with more details, I can give you useful tips to crack the interview :)

Cheers,
Sadashiv