What HR Really Wants to Ask You – Top Interview Questions

Frequently Asked HR Interview Questions

Introduce yourself.
(or) Tell us something about yourself.
(or) Let us know something about yourself.
Discuss your educational background.
How did you hear about this position?
How did you come to know about our company?
Why are you interested in working for [For Ex: Amazon]?
What do you know about our company?
What is the name of our CEO?
Who are our competitors?

What is your dream job?
Where do you see yourself in 5 or 10 years?
What are your career goals?
(or) What are your short and long-term career goals?
What gets you up in the morning?
What motivates you in your life?
Have you ever considered starting your own company or startup?

How can you be an asset to the company?
What would you look to accomplish in the first 30 days / 60 days / 90 days on the job?
What qualities would you like to see in your boss?
(or) What kind of boss are you expecting in your workplace?
What type of working atmosphere do you prefer?
(or) What metrics do you consider important for company growth?
Are you a team player or do you like to work individually?
Would you like to be a leader or a follower?

Tell me about an accomplishment you are most proud of.
Tell us about your achievements.
(or) What is your proudest accomplishment to date?
Give a time when you went above and beyond the requirements for a project.
Tell me about a time you made a mistake.
(or) Tell me about a time when you took a risk in your life.
Tell me about a time when you disagreed with your teacher.
Tell me about a time when you faced criticism and how you responded.
Tell me how you handled a difficult situation.
What has been the most difficult decision you've ever made?
What was your biggest failure?
How do you handle pressure?
Have you ever taken a decision based on your instincts?