Why Did You Choose HR as Your Specialization? Seeking Advice on Interview Questions

Hi, I am Swapnil Salunkhe, currently pursuing my MBA from North Maharashtra University in Jalgaon. I am facing an issue regarding the interview questions asked during interviews, specifically, "Why did you select HR as your specialization?" Please guide me.

Regards.

Hi Swapnil,

You mentioned that HR is a very important function for every organization and that your ambition is to become an HR Manager.

Swapnil,

Go through this. It will help you.

Suraj - CCIL

Hi Swapnil,

Our site HR friends have shared a lot of e-books on HR. Try to visit all those, try to understand the role and its importance. Try to relate yourselves, realize how dynamic the role is... Put your thoughts as well. You will definitely get the answer. If you want to make your career in HR, there is definitely a reason that attracted you. Emphasize on those areas.

ALL THE BEST :)

But as the truth goes, there is no such thing as why you choose HR. Most people reply that they like to help people and assist them.

Then why be in HR? You can be an air hostess, waiter, receptionist; they also like to help people and assist them. There are lots of reasons for a person to choose any field. Instead of when the interviewer asks, "Why did you choose HR?" many HR people think, "I did not choose HR; I had no option," or "It just came."

Now, for everything, the interviewer should not ask for explanations. The main thing they should look for is knowledge and forget the question of why you chose HR. Why means what now that I have chosen HR.

Some interviewers are like that only. The main reason behind this is they have already selected a resource and just need to pass the time and ask some questions to you. I have done that sometimes, and they say they will get back to you later. I tell them the truth that they are not selected.

But as it goes, you need to tell lies to get a job. You tell them you like HR very much, day and night you dream of HR.

Can anyone tell me, be it any profession or work, how many persons are doing it out of interest and how many are doing it out of money?

Better, this gave me an idea to start a poll. Very soon, we will come to know the truth.

Hi Swapnil,

I was going through your question and even found remarks from Mr. Ravishankar saying it is just a casual question. I strongly disagree with this statement.

Swapnil, when the interviewer is questioning you asking why you have taken HR as a specialization, it is a point where you can prove yourself and your goals in life. You can start like this:

I have selected HR as my specialization as I personally feel that HR acts as an Ambassador for a company. He represents the company as a whole during recruitments and business development. He acts as a lawyer when he has to fight with the management on behalf of the employee, he acts as a judge when there is conflict between employees or with the management, and in one sentence, he takes care of the company and its employees from inception till the employee leaves the company.

Human Relations itself describes that it is meant to take care of the human relations, his personal and professional life covering his insurance, medical facilities, everything.

It is a wonderful and a very responsible position.

This is a very crucial question. The interviewer would like to know your interest towards the subject and your seriousness towards your job.

When you get this question, take this opportunity to prove your interest towards this subject.

By now you would have got an idea of how to answer this question.

This is my way of answering it. You may put in your interested topics in it if needed. For example, in recruitments, you can say that you are interested in meeting and knowing people and giving the best of them to the company.

Every part of HR is an ocean. The deeper you go, the more you learn.

Wishing you all the best.

I am always open for any further help or comments on this.

Thanks & Regards,

Bhoomi

Hi Swapnil,

I totally agree with what Bhoomi has said. As an HR professional, we have a similar relationship with every member of the company. From a peon to the MD and CEO, we are there to listen to their problems and ensure all their requirements are met. We act as the boss of the bosses, guiding them on different ways to handle their responsibilities. In a way, we are like parents to the employees in a company.

Therefore, we have important responsibilities and meaningful work to carry out. 😄

Hi Guys,

Well, with you all, let me go ahead with my view. It is not a casual question. If somebody has done MBA, then the person must have their vision and reasons for that degree.

Well Swapnil, you can always say, "Human beings have always been the critical and important asset for any organization. If somebody handles human beings in a better way, I believe the whole organization would run better because we make the organization what it is. Capital and machinery are auxiliary inputs."

Regards,

Tikam Singh Shekhawat - Pune
Email: tikamindia@rediffmail.com