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“HR Consultant Frequently Asked Questions in various HR Consultant job interviews by interviewer. The set of questions are here to ensures that you offer a perfect answer posed to you. So get preparation for your new job interview”



35 HR Consultant Questions And Answers

22⟩ Tell us understanding that you’re not involved in actual recruiting (but can be very influential in the process), what advice would you give to job seekers based on what you’ve observed of the corporate hiring process?

Uploading your resume to a job posting on a website is simply not enough! You must find a way to make connections internally in order to get your resume to the top of the pile. Learn as much as you can about the company so that, if given the opportunity of an interview, you’re able to speak intelligently about all aspects of the firm. Interviewees really impress when they’re able to do this, and, I believe, too few job seekers leverage this strategy.

Finding a job is all about marketing yourself. And, contrary to prevailing wisdom, I firmly believe that it shouldn’t always be about what the company wants. Seriously ask yourself what you want from a company and their leadership team. What does the company stand for, what does leadership value, and do these things resonate with you? Talk to people who work there. Use your connections, or work hard to make connections if you don’t already have them.

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23⟩ What is your greatest strength as HR Consultant?

We have written an in depth blog post over at: What are your strengths and weaknesses?

DO:

☛ Grab hold of the opportunity this question gives you. This question really lets you guide the interview where you want it to go. This your chance to relate your most impressive success story, so take advantage!

☛ Highlight a strength that is crucial to the position. (As I mentioned earlier)

☛ Find out from your company research and from the job description what strengths the company puts a lot of stock into.

DON’T:

☛ Don’t make claims that you can’t illustrate with a brief example or fact.

☛ Don’t be overly modest but don’t claim to be Superman or Superwoman either.

☛ Don’t name a strength that is irrelevant to the job at hand.

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24⟩ Tell us why was there a gap in your employment?

This is one of the most common interview questions overall! Recruiters usually don’t like to see gaps in your employment history. The best way to excuse a gap is to describe what you were up to in the meantime. A gap is not always a bad thing. You might have traveled, volunteered, started a successful blog, or learned new things through books or online courses. Always be honest. If you have a relevant reason why you were unemployed for a while, say it. Don’t make excuses and by no means say you were trying hard to find a job and you couldn’t get one. It’s always better to say you were unemployed by choice, and not because nobody wanted to hire you. Even unemployment has its perks. You should highlight that this period was enriching and worth it.

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25⟩ Tell us what are your hobbies and interests?

Talking about your hobbies and interests is a great way to open the paths of communication in a job interview. While you can go out and be completely honest about your hobbies, even if they don’t resound with the job profile, there are certain hobbies you should keep to yourself.

If your hobbies include partying or drinking, then you should look for other hobbies to talk about. However, if you enjoy a good game of football or compete over video games then you can talk about it. But be ready to answer questions asked regarding your hobbies.

If you say you love photography but can’t talk about cameras or any photographer that inspires you, then it may come across as a poor choice or lie. So, prepare well and broaden the spectrum of your hobby.

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26⟩ Explain me could you talk about some events that influenced you to become what you are today?

I find they generally respond with an answer which they believe can help them get the job rather than introspecting to determine what they are really seeking. As a result, certain candidates tend to create a façade rather than share a true reflection of themselves, which does not help us or them. His suggestion to all those seeking jobs is to first reflect, introspect and clarify to themselves their career goals, inherent strengths, preferences and aspirations, and then evaluate how a particular job opportunity fits in with their career goals.

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27⟩ Tell me why do you wish to leave your present job as HR Consultant?

Never say anything negative about your present employer and don’t mention money as a motivator either. The interviewer will reason that if you’re prepared to leave one organisation for money, you might leave his/her company if another waved a bigger pay cheque in front of you. The safest track to take is to indicate a desire for greater responsibility and challenge, or the opportunity to use talents you feel are under-used. Make sure your abilities are relevant.

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28⟩ Explain me have you faced any challenging situation? How did you handle it?

When you are cornered by such a tricky interview question, you need to stay calm and composed and think back to a time when you actually had to make a tough decision. No one is expecting or asking you to talk about a situation that will be equivalent to India deciding on how to tackle the threat and friendship of China.

So, you can talk about the difficulty you faced when choosing a stream in school or college. That situation was a challenge in your little world and it is worth talking about. Or if you opted for an unconventional career path (anything different from engineering or doctoring), then you can tell the interviewer how you convinced your family to let you go ahead with it.

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29⟩ Tell us could you talk about an issue on which you disagreed with your manager?

Tricky as this question is, it provides a great opportunity for you to demonstrate to the interviewer your courage, conviction and logic. Don’t beat around the bush or try to make up an answer; your interviewer will immediately know you are not being honest. “Give a genuine answer and describe an example of disagreement with your senior in the past, where you had put your viewpoint across. What your interviewer also wants to know is how you resolved this issue. So be sure to describe how you handled the disagreement with maturity and how you maintained professionalism and a cordial relationship afterwards.

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30⟩ Tell us what would be your plan of action and strategic vision if you were to take the role?

To answer this satisfactorily, you should have spent enough time understanding the company. “The answer has to show commitment and genuineness. The interviewer, by asking this question, is looking to see whether the candidate is really interested in the role, whether he or she has spent enough time understanding the company and whether they are aware of the challenges and opportunities at a higher level

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31⟩ Explain what do you know about the company?

Any candidate can read and regurgitate the company’s “About” page. So, when interviewers ask this, they aren't necessarily trying to gauge whether you understand the mission—they want to know whether you care about it. Start with one line that shows you understand the company's goals, using a couple key words and phrases from the website, but then go on to make it personal. Say, “I’m personally drawn to this mission because…” or “I really believe in this approach because…” and share a personal example or two.

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33⟩ Why should we hire you as HR Consultant?

Leverage your company research and the job description to find exactly why the company is hiring someone for this position. What problem/pain points does the new hire have to solve? You need to show that you are the perfect candidate that can solve those problems/pain points.

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34⟩ Tell us why are you switching jobs? why are you leaving your last employer?

That’s the trickiest question of all. Answers like, “I’m bored; I don’t like my boss; or I’m changing my job for money”, will put off your interviewer. Instead, answer with something like, “I’m seeking fresh challenges, If you answer, ‘I don't think I’m paid well’, the interview is over. Compensation isn’t considered a good enough reason for changing jobs. Speak of your achievements instead

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35⟩ Tell us what is your greatest accomplishment?

This is somewhat similar to the “what is your greatest strength?” question and can be handled along the same lines. You want to pick an accomplishment that shows you have the qualities that the company puts value in and that are desirable for the position you’re interviewing for.

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