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Tell me, what is the best combination with HR? It's true that HR is the toughest field for a job as a fresher, with low-paid salaries without experience. As a fresher, if I go for interviews, what questions will they ask? Please give me an overview of the interview.
With regards,
Shyamala
From India, Lucknow
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Tell me, what is the best combination with HR? It's true that HR is the toughest field for a job as a fresher, with low-paid salaries without experience. As a fresher, if I go for interviews, what questions will they ask? Please give me an overview of the interview.
With regards,
Shyamala
From India, Lucknow
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Hi Shyamala,
"Tell me what is the best combination with HR. It's true, HR is the toughest field for a job as a fresher and low-paid salary without experience. As a fresher, if I go for interviews, what questions do they ask? Give me an overview of the interview."
Well, it depends on how you look at it. It's a matter of perspective on how well one is prepared for the job market. True, as a fresher, you may not command a dream start, but after gaining valuable experience and relevant exposure, one does go places.
Allow me to provide some tips on an overview of the interview.
Question 1: Tell me about yourself.
Beware, about 80% of all interviews begin with this "innocent" question. Many candidates, unprepared for the question, skewer themselves by rambling, recapping their life story, delving into ancient work history, or personal matters.
BEST ANSWER: Start with the present and tell why you are well qualified for the position. Remember that the key to all successful interviewing is to match your qualifications to what the interviewer is looking for.
In other words, you must sell what the buyer is buying. This is the single most important strategy in job hunting.
So, before you answer this or any question, it's imperative that you try to uncover your interviewer's greatest need, want, problem, or goal.
To do so, make sure you take these two steps:
1. Do all the homework you can before the interview to uncover this person's wants and needs (not the generalized needs of the industry or company).
2. As early as you can in the interview, ask for a more complete description of what the position entails. You might say: "I have a number of accomplishments I'd like to tell you about, but I want to make the best use of our time together and talk directly to your needs. To help me do that, could you tell me more about the most important priorities of this position? All I know is what I heard from the recruiter, read in the classified ad, etc."
Then, ALWAYS follow up with a second and possibly a third question, to draw out his needs even more. Surprisingly, it's usually this second or third question that unearths what the interviewer is most looking for.
You might ask simply, "And in addition to that?" or, "Is there anything else you see as essential to success in this position?"
This process will not feel easy or natural at first because it is easier simply to answer questions, but only if you uncover the employer's wants and needs will your answers make the most sense. Practice asking these key questions before giving your answers; the process will feel more natural, and you will be light years ahead of the other job candidates you're competing with.
After uncovering what the employer is looking for, describe why the needs of this job bear striking parallels to tasks you've succeeded at before. Be sure to illustrate with specific examples of your responsibilities and especially your achievements, all of which are geared to present yourself as a perfect match for the needs he has just described.
Question 2: What are your greatest strengths?
This question seems like a softball lob, but be prepared. You don't want to come across as egotistical or arrogant. Neither is this a time to be humble.
BEST ANSWER: You know that your key strategy is to first uncover your interviewer's greatest wants and needs before you answer questions. And from Question 1, you know how to do this.
Prior to any interview, you should have a list mentally prepared of your greatest strengths. You should also have a specific example or two, which illustrates each strength, an example chosen from your most recent and most impressive achievements.
You should have this list of your greatest strengths and corresponding examples from your achievements so well committed to memory that you can recite them cold after being shaken awake at 2:30 AM.
Then, once you uncover your interviewer's greatest wants and needs, you can choose those achievements from your list that best match up.
As a general guideline, the 10 most desirable traits that all employers love to see in their employees are:
1. A proven track record as an achiever, especially if your achievements match up with the employer's greatest wants and needs.
2. Intelligence, management "savvy."
3. Honesty, integrity, a decent human being.
4. Good fit with corporate culture, someone to feel comfortable with, a team player who meshes well with the interviewer's team.
5. Likeability, positive attitude, sense of humor.
6. Good communication skills.
7. Dedication, willingness to walk the extra mile to achieve excellence.
8. Definiteness of purpose, clear goals.
9. Enthusiasm, a high level of motivation.
10. Confidence, healthy, a leader.
Additionally, be very clear on HR fundamentals/basics and display a positive attitude through your answers and body language.
Lastly, and most importantly, prepare the set of questions when they ask if you have any questions. If you handle this well, 90% of the chances are the job is yours for asking. This determines whether you leave the room as a job-seeker or as the final candidate.
Good Luck!
Rajat
From India, Pune
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108"Tell me what is the best combination with HR. It's true, HR is the toughest field for a job as a fresher and low-paid salary without experience. As a fresher, if I go for interviews, what questions do they ask? Give me an overview of the interview."
Well, it depends on how you look at it. It's a matter of perspective on how well one is prepared for the job market. True, as a fresher, you may not command a dream start, but after gaining valuable experience and relevant exposure, one does go places.
Allow me to provide some tips on an overview of the interview.
Question 1: Tell me about yourself.
Beware, about 80% of all interviews begin with this "innocent" question. Many candidates, unprepared for the question, skewer themselves by rambling, recapping their life story, delving into ancient work history, or personal matters.
BEST ANSWER: Start with the present and tell why you are well qualified for the position. Remember that the key to all successful interviewing is to match your qualifications to what the interviewer is looking for.
In other words, you must sell what the buyer is buying. This is the single most important strategy in job hunting.
So, before you answer this or any question, it's imperative that you try to uncover your interviewer's greatest need, want, problem, or goal.
To do so, make sure you take these two steps:
1. Do all the homework you can before the interview to uncover this person's wants and needs (not the generalized needs of the industry or company).
2. As early as you can in the interview, ask for a more complete description of what the position entails. You might say: "I have a number of accomplishments I'd like to tell you about, but I want to make the best use of our time together and talk directly to your needs. To help me do that, could you tell me more about the most important priorities of this position? All I know is what I heard from the recruiter, read in the classified ad, etc."
Then, ALWAYS follow up with a second and possibly a third question, to draw out his needs even more. Surprisingly, it's usually this second or third question that unearths what the interviewer is most looking for.
You might ask simply, "And in addition to that?" or, "Is there anything else you see as essential to success in this position?"
This process will not feel easy or natural at first because it is easier simply to answer questions, but only if you uncover the employer's wants and needs will your answers make the most sense. Practice asking these key questions before giving your answers; the process will feel more natural, and you will be light years ahead of the other job candidates you're competing with.
After uncovering what the employer is looking for, describe why the needs of this job bear striking parallels to tasks you've succeeded at before. Be sure to illustrate with specific examples of your responsibilities and especially your achievements, all of which are geared to present yourself as a perfect match for the needs he has just described.
Question 2: What are your greatest strengths?
This question seems like a softball lob, but be prepared. You don't want to come across as egotistical or arrogant. Neither is this a time to be humble.
BEST ANSWER: You know that your key strategy is to first uncover your interviewer's greatest wants and needs before you answer questions. And from Question 1, you know how to do this.
Prior to any interview, you should have a list mentally prepared of your greatest strengths. You should also have a specific example or two, which illustrates each strength, an example chosen from your most recent and most impressive achievements.
You should have this list of your greatest strengths and corresponding examples from your achievements so well committed to memory that you can recite them cold after being shaken awake at 2:30 AM.
Then, once you uncover your interviewer's greatest wants and needs, you can choose those achievements from your list that best match up.
As a general guideline, the 10 most desirable traits that all employers love to see in their employees are:
1. A proven track record as an achiever, especially if your achievements match up with the employer's greatest wants and needs.
2. Intelligence, management "savvy."
3. Honesty, integrity, a decent human being.
4. Good fit with corporate culture, someone to feel comfortable with, a team player who meshes well with the interviewer's team.
5. Likeability, positive attitude, sense of humor.
6. Good communication skills.
7. Dedication, willingness to walk the extra mile to achieve excellence.
8. Definiteness of purpose, clear goals.
9. Enthusiasm, a high level of motivation.
10. Confidence, healthy, a leader.
Additionally, be very clear on HR fundamentals/basics and display a positive attitude through your answers and body language.
Lastly, and most importantly, prepare the set of questions when they ask if you have any questions. If you handle this well, 90% of the chances are the job is yours for asking. This determines whether you leave the room as a job-seeker or as the final candidate.
Good Luck!
Rajat
From India, Pune
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Hi Rajat,
Thanks for your help. This will help us a lot, but if you can guide us more on HR, that would be nice of you. I am a 3rd-semester student of MBA HR from Delhi.
Hey Rajat, I heard about a software "Oracle HRM." Can you tell me what it actually is? Is it a course or a certification, or is there some other course or certification in HR?
Please keep updating about interviews for freshers.
Thanks and regards,
Neha
From India, New Delhi
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Thanks for your help. This will help us a lot, but if you can guide us more on HR, that would be nice of you. I am a 3rd-semester student of MBA HR from Delhi.
Hey Rajat, I heard about a software "Oracle HRM." Can you tell me what it actually is? Is it a course or a certification, or is there some other course or certification in HR?
Please keep updating about interviews for freshers.
Thanks and regards,
Neha
From India, New Delhi
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Hi Rajat,
Thank you for helping me. Please advise on which HR-related course I should take before the 4th semester that will enhance my job search and assist me in a 6-month project at a reputable HR consultancy. Could you also recommend good HR consultancies or companies where I can undertake a project during the 4th semester? Additionally, please keep me updated on the latest HR knowledge and the essential skills required by HR fresher beyond academics. I would appreciate a prompt response.
With regards,
Shyamala
From India, Lucknow
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Thank you for helping me. Please advise on which HR-related course I should take before the 4th semester that will enhance my job search and assist me in a 6-month project at a reputable HR consultancy. Could you also recommend good HR consultancies or companies where I can undertake a project during the 4th semester? Additionally, please keep me updated on the latest HR knowledge and the essential skills required by HR fresher beyond academics. I would appreciate a prompt response.
With regards,
Shyamala
From India, Lucknow
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