Ten classic HR interview questions, how many will you answer?

1. HR: What do you hope to gain from this job?

1) Suicide answer: I hope that the company I work for can value quality and reward employees who do well. I hope that through this job, I can train myself and improve my abilities, so that the company can pay more attention to me.

a. "I hope to train myself and improve my abilities through this job." My classmates, the company is not a school, we hope you will come to work, and the purpose of learning is also to get a better job. Are you actually going to take our job opportunity to practice and train yourself? Let's find some more reliable people.

b. "I hope that the company I work for can value quality and reward employees who do well. Since I expect to do better than my colleagues, I expect to be able to rely on my own Achievements are appropriately compensated.” Comments The issue of arrogance comes up again. In this response, the applicant expresses an inappropriate sense of superiority and also sends a red signal to the interviewer that the applicant may be a "difficult person."

2) Another principle that needs to be remembered to answer correctly is - "Don't talk about money." Always avoid talking about money unless it's during a salary negotiation. Analysis: Here again, your answers will reflect your maturity and the stance you take. Another rule to remember here is – “Don’t talk about money.” Always avoid talking about money unless it's during a salary negotiation. For me, the most important thing is whether the work I do is suitable for me. What I mean is that this job should allow me to use my expertise - which should bring me a sense of satisfaction. I also want to do work that challenges my current skill level so that I can improve myself. Comment: This is an answer that kills two birds with one stone - it expresses the satisfaction you get when you do a job well, and it also illustrates the importance of pushing yourself to your limits and developing yourself - this answer will endear you to the interviewer, and will be very eager to hire you.

2. HR: What are your personal short-term and long-term goals?

1) Suicidal answer: My goal is to ensure that I do not fall behind, and I believe that it is very important to face reality. I read somewhere that we are the generation that has taken a step backwards from the previous generation in American history. This worries me, so my goal is to make sure I don’t get left behind. This may sound a bit pessimistic, but I am a realist and I believe it is important to face reality. Such an answer can only highlight that you are a person who follows the crowd and has no personality or characteristics of your own.

2) Correct answer: Regardless of long-term or short-term, my strategy is to evaluate myself and modify my plan based on current goals. Like all realistic goals, my goals change often. My personal strategy, both in the long and short term, is to evaluate where I am relative to my current goals and then modify my plans accordingly. For example, every five years I create a personal plan that contains an overall goal and a series of short-term goals. Every 6 months I review my progress and make any necessary changes. Obviously, my current plan is to make a career change, which means finding a more satisfying job. Beyond that, I have achieved the personal goals I set recently.

3. HR: If I give you a task, what would you do?

1) Suicidal answer: "I should be able to do it well" or "I can't guarantee that I can do it well, but I will give it a try." “I should be able to do it” or “I can’t guarantee it, but I’ll give it a try.” I should be able to do a good job, and conversely: Don’t blame me if you don’t do well! Enterprises speak for themselves with results. What should I do if I do a good job and try it? What should I do if there are still things I should not do well? This is a sense of responsibility. test. But the “shoulds” failed. You can try to talk about what you would do. What will happen if you can do it? If you can't do it, how will you adjust?

2) Correct answer: Try to talk about what you would do. What will happen if you can do it? If you can't do it, how will you adjust? When answering, you can try this kind of analysis and communication: First, analyze the advantages and disadvantages of the project, clarify the goals of the project, and then start the analysis to see if your own perspective is consistent with the leader's ideas and the direction of the product.

This main approach to problem solving is different, or the analysis of pros and cons is different. So I will first consider this issue from the perspective of the leader. No matter whether I can figure it out or not, I will communicate and learn from the leader to understand why the leader does what he does. Maybe it’s because I didn’t think carefully, etc.; secondly, after I figure it out, I will Explain your thoughts, what you will do next, and what methods you will use. I want to clearly explain my personal views and opinions. I think this is not only responsible for myself, but also for my work. Third, what are the risks after doing this? If the expected goal is achieved, how can it be maintained in the future? If not, what methods should be used to make up for it? How to adjust?

4. HR: Please briefly introduce yourself?

1) Suicide answer: I am a very ordinary person, and I was not well prepared for this issue today.

a. "I am a very ordinary person". When you say this sentence, it means that you have lost this opportunity. Giving you the opportunity is to let you prove your excellence! Everyone has a shining point, the key is how you look for it. But such an answer makes it seem like you don’t even think about it.

b. "I was not very well prepared today" do you mean: I can do better. What the interviewer heard was: What are you doing here if you are not ready? You disrespect me so much! Please come back when you are ready and don’t waste everyone’s time

2) Correct answer: The answer is best in Within 90 seconds, no more than 3 minutes, and briefly describe your past work achievements and future career plans for the position you are applying for. The best time to answer is 90 seconds, and the maximum time is no more than 3 minutes. Most people answer this question too casually and just say their name, age, hobbies, and work experience, all of which are listed on their resume. In fact, what companies want to know most is whether the job seeker is qualified for the job, including: the strongest skills, the most in-depth knowledge field, the most positive part of the personality, the most successful thing he has ever done, major achievements, etc. It can have nothing to do with learning, or it can be related to learning, but it must highlight your positive personality and ability to do things, and only if it is reasonable and reasonable will the company believe it. Companies attach great importance to a person's politeness. Job seekers must respect the examiner and say "thank you" after answering every question. Companies like polite job seekers.

5. HR: Do you have any questions?

Suicidal answer: "I would like to ask how much the salary is approximately? Can it be higher?" "I would like to ask how much the salary is approximately? Can it be higher?" Generally speaking, salary It can be found on the company's website, general industry websites, or communicated privately. This is not an appropriate question to ask during an interview at a large company. Because many HR people think that employment is a two-way choice. You haven't demonstrated your abilities yet, so why should I hire you? It is recommended that you ask after the basic intention is confirmed.

Correct answer: Does your company have any training programs for new employees? Can I participate? This question may seem dispensable, but it is actually very critical. HR does not like people who say "no problem" because it attaches great importance to employees' personality and innovation ability. HR doesn’t like job applicants asking questions such as personal benefits. If someone asks: Does your company have any training programs for new employees? Can I participate? Or what is your company’s promotion mechanism? HR and the company will welcome it because it shows your passion for learning and your loyalty to the company, as well as your drive for self-motivation. There are three aspects to pay attention to when dealing with this issue. One is judgment. Usually, through the whole interview process, you can roughly judge the examiner's interest in you, such as carefully asking about work experience, repeatedly asking about the salary situation, repeatedly asking about the commute to and from work, having an eager expression, etc. It can be seen that the other party's attitude is positive. ; On the contrary, if the interview ends with a few words, the questions are not in-depth enough about work, and never involve salary, it can be seen that the other party's attitude is very negative. If it is judged that the other party's attitude is positive, the job seeker may wish to ask one or two questions to confirm his judgment. Otherwise, he only needs to ask one question, which is entirely out of politeness. The second is adaptability. You must know that answering such questions is not very simple. Even if the other party is very enthusiastic, it may cause misunderstandings due to inappropriate questions from the job seeker. Generally speaking, on the premise that the employer has expressed great interest in the job seeker, different questions can be asked according to different situations of the preliminary examination and the re-examination.

It is best to ask questions during the initial interview that involve less salary and benefits, and instead ask about job responsibilities, business scope, etc., so that the employer can feel the professionalism of the job seeker; during the re-examination, you can discuss topics such as salary, benefits, transportation, and training. Issues related to personal interests. But remember, you should be cautious and moderate when asking questions about personal remuneration. You don’t need to ask more questions if the employer has introduced you. Don’t ask endless questions over and over again, and you can’t show that you are highly skilled in accounting or very shrewd. The third is clarification. Every job seeker should make sure that the following questions are very clear in his mind after several interviews. If he has countless questions in his mind, he must ask them clearly. These questions mainly include: the size of the employer, the job seeker's position and responsibilities, technology and equipment levels, product quality, market share, the employer's development goals (i.e., the motivation for recruiting), and the vertical orientation of the department where the job seeker works. (Superior and subordinate) and horizontal (other departments) relationships, salary packages, other benefits, etc. It is irrational for job seekers not to ask questions or to dwell on only one or two questions before they understand all the above-mentioned issues.

6. HR: Tell me about your strengths and weaknesses?

1) Suicidal answer: I have an impatient personality, and the work assigned by the leader will always be completed in advance. This is my shortcoming, and I will correct it. During the interview process, sometimes you will inevitably encounter questions that ask the interviewee to summarize his own shortcomings. With the increase in the number of interviews conducted, the subjects' summary of their own shortcomings has become more and more consistent. Here are the four classic shortcomings I have summarized:

a. Mention of the shortcoming that I pursue perfection too much The rate is almost the highest. The subjects said that they pursue perfection so much that their colleagues and subordinates cannot tolerate it and bring pressure to others. They should correct this in future work. Now every time I hear this answer, I already feel sick, not to mention having too much favorable impressions of the subject. The subject's answer was nothing more than a disguised way of praising himself. This is a problem that "everyone knows". Excellent subjects often do not answer this way. Even if there are such shortcomings, considering the mention rate, they should be avoided as much as possible.

b. I have an impatient personality. This shortcoming may sound like a personality flaw at first, but when I hear the explanation, I have to laugh and cry a little bit. "I am impatient. My boss assigned me a job that could have been completed in three days, but I wanted to finish it in one day. I should make corrections in my future work." I praised myself to the extreme. I know you learned it from somewhere else, but that's such a lame answer.

c. He doesn’t study enough. No matter how much the subjects love reading and studying, they still say they don’t study enough. When asked why, it is said that compared to the positions that are competitively recruited, there is always not enough learning, and "there is no end to learning"! People who hold this answer are purely trying to cope with the problem. Although it seems shallow, they don't seem to be boasting about anything. The next one started to praise himself again.

d. He does not pay much attention to his family life. The subject said that he is a workaholic and works overtime all day long, which delays the time with his family and affects his body and family life. Finally, I still remember to pay attention to it in future work, but there is nothing I can do for the sake of work. "(Using a very skilled but cerebral tone) I unite my classmates, respect teachers, love life, have diverse interests, and be proactive." The advantages are not that the more the better, but the more authentic and unique the better. It’s hard to imagine how a person can “unite his classmates” and at the same time “study independently and study hard” while also “actively participating in the club.” People who have all the advantages are equal to those who have no advantages.

2) Correct answer: Prepare in advance three advantages related to the position you are applying for. As for the disadvantages, it is better to answer honestly. Now I will give you a few tips:

a. Answer the shortcomings truthfully, but show that you are improving your attitude and method of expressing shortcomings: People are not saints, who can have no mistakes? But as a job interview, the employer What you care more about are your strengths. Of course, as a job seeker, no one would think of finding an ideal career position by frankly stating your shortcomings. For this reason, I don't think I have to take the initiative to state my shortcomings without being prompted by the examiner. If the other party asks, I will answer truthfully.

Cui Guangfu of Procter & Gamble also held the same view. He said: "To me, this question is a no-question-no-answer. If the other party does not ask and answer, it may become more and more shady; secondly, if the other party really When asked, what should we do? So honesty is something more valuable than thousands of cherry trees, so if honesty is the most important thing, then we can answer our weaknesses frankly and at the same time convert it into a good thing, that is The transformation of bad things into good things. For example, I was not very successful in that matter, but I learned the following experiences and lessons from it, which had a profound impact on my future work. . Then because of this failure, I was able to be very successful in several things in the future." Dr. Kaifu Li, Director of Microsoft Research China, said: "During the application process, many people are worried about exposing their weaknesses. I feel that everyone should answer this question very faithfully, but to show that I am making progress. When a person knows his own weaknesses and learns to improve, this is a good thing for me, no matter what his weaknesses are. I have no weaknesses, or my weakness is working too hard, that’s meaningless.”

b. Don’t brag about yourself during the interview. Bragging is not about showing off your strengths, but adding to them. One's own shortcomings, this kind of bragging is completely contrary to personal actual efforts. Three graduate students were interviewed by Jiangsu TV station. One of them boasted that he had a very deep research on Wudi culture and even named several cultural celebrities. Unexpectedly, the director of the TV station who interviewed him happened to be from Suzhou. He asked several questions, but he couldn't answer any of them. Finally eliminated.

7. HR: Why did you leave your previous company?

1) Suicidal answer: Because if you answer that it was because the salary was too low and the leader was not a particularly good person, that’s why you left. This question seems relatively simple, but it is often asked in interviews, so you should pay attention to your answer. If your answer is inappropriate, the other party may have the idea that leaving your previous unit was a last resort for you. The question lies with you personally. Will you leave us for the same or similar reasons? And if you answer that you left because the salary was too low, people will think that you only focus on salary and leave a bad impression on the recruiter.

2) Correct answer: Avoid complaining too much about your previous employer, emphasize the reasons for your own personal development needs, and do not blame others.

a. You must be careful when answering this question. No matter how much you were wronged in your previous job or how much you complained about the company, you must not show it. In particular, you must avoid criticizing the company's own supervisor. Criticize and avoid negative emotions and impressions from the interviewer. It is suggested that the best way to answer at this time is to blame the problem on yourself. For example, you feel that there is no room for learning and development at work, you want to learn more in the industry related to the interview job, or the previous job is not consistent with your career plan, etc. Wait, the answer is best to be positive.

b. I hope to get a better job. If the opportunity comes, I will seize it. I feel that my current job has reached its peak, that is, there are no opportunities for promotion.

8. HR: Why do you want to work in our company?

1) Suicidal answer: The worst answer is "Because I like people." If what you like is Animal, where will you work? In answering this question, and throughout the interview process, a good answer always comes from doing your research so that you can answer in terms of the company's needs. If you feel like you have to make up an answer, for example if the company emphasizes R&D but you feel like you have to mention that when in fact you're not interested in it at all, then you probably shouldn't be in the interview at all because you probably aren't. Will consider working in this company. Your previous preparation must include a detailed understanding of the company to avoid interviewing at a company where you can't use your talents or don't want to go. Most people are bad at lying, so it can be difficult to deceive the interviewer during an interview. Even if you succeed in doing this, all you'll get is a job you don't want to be in.

2) Correct answer: Research shows that the work this company does is exactly what you want to be involved in, and the way they do it greatly attracts you. The interviewer is trying to understand your motivation, desire and attitude towards the job.

Therefore, it is recommended to answer from the three perspectives of industry, enterprise and position. For example: You might say that your research shows that this company is doing exactly what you want to be involved with, and that the way they do it is extremely attractive to you. For example, if the company is known for strong management, your answer could mention that fact and indicate that you would like to be a part of this group. If the company emphasizes research and development, then emphasize that you want to create your own things and that you know the company encourages such behavior. If the company emphasizes financial control, your answer should include a love of numbers.

9. HR: What is your expected salary for this position?

1) Suicidal answer: prematurely reveal your previous salary, or set your salary as low as relatively low. A person's previous low salary will prevent him from getting a new job. Case: After interviewing Li Xin, the recruiting director of a company believed that his conditions and work skills met the requirements of the new position. However, after learning about his previous salary standards, the hiring manager believed that it was too low and did not meet his job responsibilities. In the end, He was removed from the shortlist. When a dream job opportunity appears in front of you, what salary negotiation strategies or techniques should you use to win the job? The recently published "How to Negotiate Salary" summarizes some skills to help candidates successfully conduct salary negotiations. Don't reveal your previous salary level easily. Because of this move, one manager lost the opportunity to proactively strive for a higher salary. At the beginning of the interview, she told the hiring manager her current salary level and said that her skills and experience were underestimated. As a result, the hiring manager lowered her skill rating and defined her salary based on this level. Use strategies to avoid discussing salary prematurely. If the applicant is asked, "How much salary do you get now?" "What is your expected salary?", don't answer directly; you can answer the recruiter, what is the salary range for this position. This will encourage the recruiter to disclose what they think is a reasonable level. Generally, this range will be higher than what you expected. Do not voluntarily submit your payroll records. Recruiters often use salary issues as a tool to screen applicants for positions. If your bid is too low, your rating will be lowered and you will be removed from the candidate pool.

2) Correct answer: Understand the salary situation in advance. When the interviewer takes the initiative to ask, answer with as accurate data as possible. Discussing salary is a delicate matter. We recommend that you delay answering this question with accurate data for as long as possible. You can say, "I know the approximate salary range for this job is ￥--- to ￥---. This is the right price for me." You can also answer this question with a question: "You might Can you help me with this question? Can you tell me what the approximate salary is for a similar position in the company?". If you are faced with this question during an initial interview, you can say that you feel you need to know more about the function of the position in order to have an interesting answer to the question. You can try to get a pay grade by asking your interviewer or HR executive or by finding out on your own. If there is, and you can accept it, then simply answer that you are satisfied with the salary range. If the interviewer continues to press this issue, you can say, "My current salary is ￥--. Like everyone else, I hope to increase this number, but my main interest is still in the work itself." Remember, get A new job will not by itself enable you to make more money. If a search firm is involved, your contact may be able to help you with this salary issue. He can even help you get involved. For example, if he tells you about the salary of this position, and then you tell him that you already earn so much and hope that the salary can be appropriately improved, he may go to the employer and propose to increase your salary by 10%. If you don't have the appropriate information about the position and the interviewer continues the topic, you can answer this question with a specific number. You cannot give the impression that the treatment has no bearing on any treatment you will receive. If your annual salary is 8W, it is impossible for you to realize that you have given up on yourself. Saying 3.5W a year is acceptable.

(This situation may also make sense and be understandable if you are making a radical change at work). Don't sell yourself out too quickly :), but continue to emphasize that the job itself is what matters most to you. The interviewer may decide how much salary you expect from this job. Don't give the interviewer the impression that money is the only thing that matters to you. Link the salary issue to the job itself. But whenever possible, talk less about salary until you get to the final stage of the interview process. By that stage, you should know that this company is very interested in you, and there will be a lot of room to talk about salary and benefits at this time.

10. HR: How will you face your new job?

1) Suicidal answer: I will work hard and do my best. "(firm eyes, flushed face) I will work hard and try my best to do a good job." In the business world, attitude does not equal ability. No matter you try your best or work hard seriously, if you don't reach your goal, it's useless. You can try to provide specific action steps and goals for your preparation, otherwise this question will basically be left unanswered.

2) Correct answer: Try to provide specific action steps and goals you have prepared, otherwise this question is basically unanswered. The first three months of a new job are crucial; it will define how people view you and whether they will help you. Get this right and the rest will be easy. Just elaborate and analyze the three steps:

a. Give yourself time to think and make plans. You should never look at problems, strengths and weaknesses in your first three months on the job. So use this time to absorb and find new insights before setting out to accomplish something.

b. Build trust. Frankly, you should be doing this at every job. But you're dealing with people who have questions about your integrity, what your politics are, and where your loyalties lie. This is a crucial thing that your new colleagues will want to get to know about you, so make sure you get this right.

c. Understand your ex. What are his or her strengths? If they can still be contacted, can they provide guidance? If they cannot be reached, who are their trusted colleagues? In senior positions, it's important to signal that you are not a replacement; you are who you are. But it's smart to understand what your ex values, just make sure you don't get frustrated unknowingly. There's a lot more to the job description than just the job description, so make sure you understand what everyone is looking for.