HR is the finest and final level in job selection. Interviews are commonly held on
8 types they are as follows Screening Interviews, Telephone Interview, Video Conference, One-on-One Interview, Panel Interview, Group Interview, General Group Interview/Information Session, Sequential/Serial Interviews.
List of Interviews and Description :
Screening interview : This type of interview is generally conducted by larger companies when there is a large applicant pool and is typically the first phase of selection. Screening interviews are used to ensure that the candidates meet minimum requirements and are often conducted.
Telephone Interview : You should prepare for this type of interview just as you would for a regular interview so, if you are not given any warning and are not ready for an interview when called, politely request that the interviewer call back at another mutually convenient time. This will allow you to refresh your memory on the organization and be better prepared.
Video Conference : Video conferencing is typically used to conduct interviews using video technology from a distance. The same interview strategies you would use if you were meeting in person apply - clothing, body language, and dialogue are important.
One-on-One Interview (Face-to-Face Interview) : The most common interview format is the one-on-one (or face-to-face). This interview is traditionally conducted by a direct supervisor and if often the last step in a series of interviews. The interviewer may or may not be experienced in conducting interviews and, depending on personality and experience, the interview may be directive following a clear agenda, or non-directive relying on you to lead the discussion as you answer open-ended questions.
Panel Interview : A panel interview is conducted by two or more interviewers and is designed to reduce individual interviewer bias. It is very common for entrance into graduate and professional schools. One member of the panel may ask all of the questions or individual panel member may take turns.
Group Interview : A group interview occurs when several candidates for a position are interviewed simultaneously. Group interviews offer employers a sense of your leadership potential and style, and how you would fit into the team. Candidates may also be asked to solve a problem together which allows interviewers to assess candidate’s skills in action (eg :
Team Work).
General Group Interview : This approach is intended to save time and ensure applicants understand the basics of the job and organization by providing large amounts of information. This process is usually followed by an individual interview.
Work related interview questions :
- Why did you resign from your previous job?
- Why have you been out of work so long?
- Why have you had so many jobs?
- Tell me about a situation when your work was criticized.
- Could you have done better in your last job?
- Tell me about the most boring job you have ever had.
- May I contact your present employer for a reference?
- How many hours a week do you normally work?
- What was the toughest challenge you have ever faced?
- Have you been absent from work more than a few days in any previous position?
- What changes would you make if you came on board?
- What would you say to your boss if he is crazy about an idea, but you think it stinks?
- How could you have improved your career progress?
- Tell me honestly about the strong points and weak points of your boss (company, management team, etc.)
- Looking back on your last position, have you done your best work?
- Why should I hire you from the outside when I could promote someone from within?
- How do you feel about reporting to a younger person?
- Looking back, what would you do differently in your life?
- Why are not you earning more money at this stage of your career?
The above 19 question are most important questions for the people who are going to change the company. The person who are looking for HR Interview questions for Work experience, they must prepare the questions with best and short answers. Confidence is the only one thing to lead entire interview successfully, so the job seekers face the interview with good confidence level.
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