Common HR Interview Questions

1. Tell me something about you? (The common first question asked in any interview) 
Answer: Start by telling your name and where you work at present or which was your last job. If you are a fresher then tell the employer what are you studying currently. If you are an experienced professional then tell the employer about your current job, years of core experience and about your job profile in the previous companies. Also, tell your designation in your present and past companies.

2.Tell me something about your greatest achievement so far? 
Answer: You must prepare for this question well. Here you have to talk about the greatest challenge that you have encountered so far in your work life and the strategy that you usually prepare to deal with it. Do not exaggerate the matters, say in short yet adding the important points. It would be better if you could present some proof for your achievement, although as the interviewer is an experienced person so he/she will understand the relevance of your statements. Remember that the way you present yourself here will portray your strengths indirectly.

3.Why do you want to leave your previous job? 
Answer: This is a tricky question but be very careful not to fall in any trap. Begin your reasons with a positive note and talk about the logical, professional reasons for leaving the job. Remember that there are issues in every company but don’t give this reason for leaving the job. Good companies look for team players who will not grumble about the situation but will look for the solution instead. You can state business reasons or say that you want a job where you can see yourself growing along with the organization. If you have personal reasons for changing the job, then you can mention them too but make sure not to display your weak side too much.

4. Do you take your work home often? 
Answer: This is another tricky question and to this one, shorter the answer better it is. When answering to this one, do not portray yourself as exceptionally good. Be genuine and honest in your reply. You can say that in unusual circumstances when work demands extra time and effort you realize the situation and act accordingly. You can also mention that there can be unexpected work in every field, so if required you can go out of the way for the work.

5. How to you deal with stress in your work life? 
Answer: If asked, then you can mention the reason behind the stress and try to figure out the solution to it. Further, you can add something like this “If I see there are people who are adding to my stress level then I believe in discussing with them and focusing on the professional as well as personal issues that lead to such stressful situation. I also believe that humans may have psychological issues which affect their work. So, when I talk about performance I focus on the human side also apart from just being a professional. Overall I would focus on the working environment as it greatly contributes to the performance of individuals. ”

6. Why do you want to join our organization? 
Answer: The answer to this question will include various parameters on the basis of which you intend to be a part of the organization. You can talk about your interest in the job profile that the company has to offer you (give reasons for the same) and the position of the organization in the industry that it operates in. Also, speak about the growth of the organization and your willingness of being a part of that growth. 
You can talk about the work and corporate culture of the company. Be prepared to give logical reasons for the same, for instance, talk about mission and vision of the company publishes on the internet and how it interests you.

7. What goals have you set for the next three years? 
Answer: Always remember that it’s necessary to realize in which direction you want to go and what are the things that you need to plan for the same. When you answer questions like these you must relate your intentions along with the work that is required to be done. For instance, if you say that “I want to be the zonal head”, then it’s not enough. You must give a proper explanation like as a team leader what all work you have done previously and how you will use your abilities to achieve the next level.

8. How do you prepare yourself to make the path to reach goals? 
Answer: There is no set answer to this question. Hence, when you give an answer to this one remember to attach a valid reason behind your plan/strategy. Your answers may include “switching companies to get a wider knowledge about the industry”, (one more example). Talk about interest in taking new assignments so to get a deeper, wider knowledge. Also, mention about being a team player and what attributes are required for that.

9. What is your definition of the ideal job? 
Answer: If you want the job, then your answer to this question will include the qualities of the job. This does not mean that you will narrate the job description line by line. You can relate your interests to the job profile. Present your answer in a manner so that it sounds genuine and not copied from somewhere.

10. What are the major challenges that you have encountered so far in your career? 
Answer: When asked about the major challenges you must focus on the hurdles that you have faced in your work life and not the achievements. Be honest when you reply to this question. You can prepare this by noting down the difficult/challenging situations and how you dealt with it. Give reasons and proofs for every statement that you say.

There are various sample interview question that an interviewer may ask but these were the tricky ones where we have tried giving you some ideas. Other professional questions will be based on your work type and years of experience.

11. How would you like your boss to be? 
Answer: This is a tricky question and to this, if your answer is opposite the characteristics of your interviewer then you should forget the job. So, when asked such a question give an answer which is universal (A tip: Do not drag this answer too long). The general attributes of an ideal boss would be;       

Fair/honest

Supportive

Helping and guiding team members in new/difficult job profile

Mentor/coach

Good listener

Good communication skills

Technically competent

12. What is your dream job? 

Answer: People may choose to answer this question differently. If your conversation with your boss has taken a light casual turn, then you can add a sense of humor to this answer. If you are not sure then do not try out innovative ways of answering it. Just be simple and give points that will connect your dream job with the work profile that you are looking for. If you give a completely different description then you may lose out in the interview.

13. Why have you been unemployed so far? 
Answer: This is the most unwanted question that you can ever be asked. It will be asked if they find a gap in your work experience section, especially from your last job. You can say that you did not get the profile that you have been looking for so it took time to get employed. Continue by saying that job satisfaction is as important as money for you. If you are just working for money and not enjoying the job then your performance will be affected.

14. How do you deal with a situation where someone else wants all the attention and sidelines others in a team? 
Answer: This is a sample answer, “In these situations, it's better to keep cool and think logically. Losing temper will take the matter to a worse condition. I believe that performance and quality are noticed sooner or later. One may have a very extrovert personality but at the end of the day, it’s the result that matters. I believe in giving my best as a team player and as an effective employee, what matters to me, is what the company expects from me.” (A diplomatic answer like this will help you in the long run)

15. How many employees have you promoted in your career so far? 
Answer: This question is asked mostly to a manager. When you answer such a question be specific and mention the reasons for your taking such decisions. If the last person you promoted was a long time back then you may be in trouble.

16. How do you handle conflicts? 
Answer: Conflicts arise in every organization. It is better to answer in a way that will show your strengths indirectly as a team player. You can say that “you go to the depth of the matter and see the reason behind the conflict. If required you also conduct a one on one discussion and solve as per the situation”.

17. How to you deal with a team member who is not performing well? 
Answer: A sample answer, “I believe that sometimes there are situations when a certain team member may not able to perform well. I do not rush to conclusions first. I do a one on one discussion and try to find out the reason behind the bad performance. If required, I give the training and then evaluate the results. I also seek to know if the person is having any other issues and then try to solve them accordingly”.

18. Give me an instance where you handled a person who was under-performing? 
Answer: To answer this you can talk about your past experience. Be well prepared for the question beforehand and answer in points. The flow of the answer is very important and this will help your interviewer understand your strategy well.

19. What is your way of motivating your team? 
Answer: Do not give silly reasons here to motivate the team. If you are talking about incentives and bonus, then that's not the only factor. You can say that you talk to a person who is underperforming and try to know the reason. You can also say that “not everyone can perform at the same level, so you assign work as per the ability of the person. You praise a good performer in front of all and discuss bad situations in person”.

20. What actions have you taken to bring changes to your team’s performance? 
Answer: Here you can say that “you first see how the team is performing and then state each person’s performance in a different situation. Traits of each performer are noted down separately and a one on one discussion is conducted with each member. Overall the problems that a team is facing are also noted down to take relevant actions”.

21. Do you believe that humor can diffuse a tense situation? 
Answer: To this question, the answer must be “yes”. You can narrate any situation be it from your college or work life and narrate the incident in short. Also, speak how humor

22. State a situation when you wanted your team to look the way you want? 
Answer: When you answer this type of question be sure that you do not answer it in a manner that will portray you as Mr perfect who thinks that his ways are always right. To this, you can answer that you think for the overall benefit of the organization and give explanations to your teammates about you choosing a particular way to do work. You can also say that you invite opinions and judge all the options before choosing a particular path.

23. What are your work ethics? 
Answer: Give a small and a sweet answer! Say general things like honesty, deadlines, working within the budget limit, etc.

24. What mistakes have you done so far in your work life? 
Answer: If you have done a very big mistake which has cost the company a huge budget, please do not mention it. You can say that humans are not perfect and so are you. Narrate some small mistakes and also mention the necessary steps taken by you to work on those mistakes.

25. Tell me about your creative work? 
Answer: Do not come up with stories if you have not done any creative work so far. Be honest in your answers and if you have done something creative then give its outcome too. You can also say about some of your dream situations where you wish to conduct work in a particular style.

26. How do you set priorities? 
Answer: Working in a corporate environment is not an easy task, you are always surrounded by work and all must be met with perfection. When working as a part of the business, growth is essential for the company. The work which will get the maximum revenue to the company is more important and needs the first attention. There are however other factors that need to be considered. If a project is not earning good revenue at the present but will be beneficial in the long run to the company, then it must be taken care of first.

27. How do you make decisions in tough times? 
Answer: To this question, you must give examples and narrate past incidents. This is the one question that is asked to managers and team leaders usually. You must not say things which never happened. While answering, concentrate more on the problem and state the strategy that you followed in dealing with the situation. You must also give an explanation as to why you choose a specific way to deal with the situation. The interviewer may also ask you the outcome of your decision.

28. What other opportunities you are facing along with this one? 
Answer: Here the interviewer means that what are the other job opportunities you looking for along with their company. It is ok to be honest in this question. If you are expecting an offer letter or have already got one, you can mention that. You can also give a brief reason why you think a particular company has hired you. Do not hesitate to speak up over here but at the same time do not boost too much about yourself. Remember that  the company wants best employees, the same right candidates also hold in terms of being employed by a good company. A proper approach will show your confidence level and build a good reputation for you at the same time.

29. If given a choice to start it all over again, what career would you like to choose? 
Answer: Be very careful when you answer such a question. A wise person will surely not answer that had he been given a choice, he would like to be a doctor or an engineer. The way you answer shows your stability and how happy you are in your current career. Any good company will require people who are confident about the decisions that they make in their life. 
Do not exaggerate your answer here. You can say that “I have always dreamed to be a part of the corporate world”. Mention all the struggles that you have gone through to reach at the level that you are in. Also, mention that you love your work and take challenges with a positive state of mind. At the end, you can conclude by saying that you are happy with the decision that you took.

30. How do you motivate a group? 
Answer: You need not be a team leader in your past profile to answer this question. You can talk about situations where you had an opportunity to make a decision along with your team and state what was your contribution to it. Mention the idea that you suggested and why people liked it. You can also say that how you involved other members of your team to participate, especially the introvert ones. When you answer such question, do not focus on your attributes but on the effort that you made.

31. How do you react when confronted with a difficult situation? 
Answer: Most people use “I” when asked to answer such questions. Make sure you do not repeat the same mistake. You can answer that you first analyze the problem and try to find out its root. There is no harm in saying that you take the expert’s opinion in dealing with an issue as it is for the benefit of the organization. Mention the time factor and on what basis you decide the deadline. You can term a problem as urgent but at the same time must be allotted to a problem depending on the seriousness of it.

32. What do you do to make people working with you feel light? 
Answer: This is a question where the interviewer is trying to judge your interpersonal skills. The answer to this question will cover the various parameters that one faces in a work culture. Things can be handled with one on one discussion as well as a group discussion. The body language, personality, eye contact also matters a lot when one intends to make the situation light.

33. How do you deal with conflicts? 
Answer: One must be prepared for this question beforehand. It is very normal for people to face the conflicting situation. You can mention by narrating the situation and mention in detail how you solved. You can first start by mentioning the common strategy that you follow and then begin with the example that you have to narrate. Dealing with a problem makes you stronger and helps you understand the various issues that rise in a corporate life.

34. Do you think that you handle a problem in a better way than others? 
Answer: Remember that answers to these questions require diplomatic as well as intellectual approach. You can narrate an incident where you were a team player and the manner you solved the situation. Here you have to mention that how your decision was accepted and what suggestions you got from others. The team’s response to your decision is a crucial factor, so lay stress here. The acceptance of your decision by the team will establish your competence in making better decisions than others.

35. State your some brainstorming experiences? 
Answer: Here you have to go back to the pages of your work life to come up with tough situations. There can be various tough situations like dealing with complicated customers, deciding between two projects or coating better tenders than competitor companies. When you mention any such incident, it is suggested to give evidence (in case of tenders & dealing with clients). If you are able to give evidence then there cannot be a better strong point than this.

36. State one of your good decisions and one of your poor decisions? 
Answer: When asked such question you get the opportunity to show your strength as well as weakness. It is easy to speak about good decisions but we do not experience the same when asked about a bad one.
For the first half of the question, you need to say in details about the tough situation and what strategy you made in dealing with it. You can also mention it in a flow chart format with stepwise decision making. If you have taken help of seniors in your organization you and mention that too. Also, mention how the situations were favorable according to your decisions made. 
When speaking about a bad experience, there are various reasons that are responsible for the same. Maybe you did not have sufficient information, data was not correct or the source was not correct, etc. Say honestly and also mention how you reacted to the situation. Speak about the lesson that you learned from there and the important things that you follow after that. You can choose to tell about an incident that was not much of a disaster.

37. How do you decide what data is required to start a job? 
Answer: There is some work which requires the usage of a lot of data to work. The answer to this will depend on your experience and the kind of work you deal with. Remember that the correct data is as important as the time factor. If work is done in a hurry then the result may not be satisfying in the long run. If you are taking too much time, then it might affect the revenue. In situations like this, you need to manage time and work accordingly. Getting the best work done in a limited time is the key to success over here. You can give a general answer here but it would be better if you can stress on the evidence and then speak. Remember that you need to talk based on evidence in an interview.

38. What do you do when you have to do something that is against your will? 
Answer: It is suggested to give a diplomatic answer to these types of questions. An example is stated below. “There are times when the management makes a decision which one may not agree to completely. A good team player will not disagree to the management’s decision completely. In case one has any other opinion or the team has something different to say, then such points can be discussed with the management. 
A good management will encourage a two-way communication both from the management’s as well as the employee’s side. At the end of it, the focus should be on the welfare of the company and of the employees.”

39. Tell us about a time when you had to go against the management’s decision? 
Answer: For this question, you can give an example if you have faced any such situation. It is ok to speak when you disagree with any decision. What matters here is the way you present yourself. You are an employee of the company and not a slave so you can have your say. The management may agree, disagree or find a midway to the issue. Whether to stay or leave the company is again your discretion.

40. Tell us about an instance when you build a strong relationship? 
Answer: The answer to this question will be based on your personnel experience and not on a hypothetical one. If the candidate is a salesperson, then such questions are very important from the interviewer’s point of view, as they help to judge the candidate. 
You can start with an example where you made a call that was quite professional at the beginning and how after a sequence of call, it turned out to be really close. Here you do not have to narrate the happenings of all the calls but just highlight on the points that made the relation strong.

41. What has been your greatest contribution so far? 
Answer: This is another chance to tell a success story. Usually, people tell about the success or an achievement that they have achieved. If you have done something else that has resulted in the overall well being of the employees or organization, then you can talk about it too.

42. If you decide to stay in your current job profile what do you think you can achieve in the coming years? 
Answer: There are times when the same question is asked in various ways and this is one such type. This is another way of asking your short-term goal. You can answer here as how would you like to explore the possibilities that you see in your profile. If there are any other goals that you see in the coming years and your current profile is a stepping stone, you can mention that too.

43. What has been your worst experience so far? 
Answer: We all make mistakes in life and it is ok to make them. Any person will learn from his mistake so don’t be hesitant in saying so. You can say what happened when you went through a bad experience and what you learned from it. Point out the loopholes and then the related alternate ways that you could have opted for.

44. What has been your one such experience in your professional life so far that will turn out to be a benefit for our company? 
Answer: This is another way of asking as what are your short term goals? To this question, you can answer how your qualities can turn out to be a benefit for the company. If you have made new customer contacts in the past and even made new territories, then you can do the same in this company. This is just one such example, you can narrate similar more such examples.

45. What is that one change that you would like to bring in your past organization and why? 
Answer: These questions judge you on how well aware you are about what’s happening in your organization. This is expected from the management from its responsible employees. You can state here the changes that you would like to bring but make sure you give a proper valid reason for the same.

46. What factors motivate you in a working environment? 
Answer: When you accomplish a task successfully, you expect an appreciation. These small factors motivate you to do the task ahead in a positive state of mind. Even though we are all professionals, psychological and emotional factors also contribute to the performance of the work.

47. How do you manage stress with work? 
Answer: Stress is a part of life so one must accept it as it comes in the way of life. When I am confronted with stress, I tend to find out the cause of it. There are various causes of stress, it may be due to self-reason or may be due to others too. So whatever be the cause, I approach it with a flow chart method, i.e. starting with the root cause and doing the follow-up. One tends to lose temper but life/work teaches you to stay calm and use logical ways to find out the solution.

48. Your experience is not as per our expectation, I wonder that’s bit worrying. 
Answer: An ideal way to answer could be “My experience may be just 18 months as a team player but in these 18 months I have gone through the highs and lows of work. The highs have encouraged me while the lows have taught me to learn from my mistakes. I believe that it is not just the time you spent in gaining experience but the challenges that you face. I have learned a lot from my experience.”

49. What activities do you indulge in when you are free? 
Answer: This question is another way of asking about your hobbies. Here is a sample answer, “I have always been interested in sports, so during my free time I play tennis. Swimming keeps me active and fits all day so that is a part of my daily routine. I also enjoy my leisure time by meeting friends and watching movies.”

50. How fast do you think that you will adjust to our company? 
Answer: When asked something like this you should say “I believe that life around us changes, sometimes for the good and sometimes for the bad. One must be prepared to accept and deal with every new, challenging situation.”

51. How well are you in achieving targets? 
Answer: One of the best ways to say that “I give my level best in any work that I do. I collect all the data that is required to accomplish a task, yes time factor is an important consideration so I also keep an eye on the time. Most often I complete my work in time and with the perfection that is assigned to me. To be very honest, it is not possible to meet every work within the time limit but most often I meet it."

52. Why according to you we should make you a part of our organization? 
Answer: This is another way of asking “why should we hire you”. To this question do not answer in a manner that will look like you are speaking too much about your self. Be modest yet focus on your education and on your experience that you have gained so far. At the end, you can say that owing to my experience I have already learned from my mistakes so I assure you that I will able to give better here, in this organization.

53. What kind of working atmosphere is more productive for you? 
Answer: A simple answer to this question would be “Overall I like an atmosphere which is un-bias. The management must make a decision which maintains a balance between the welfare of the organization and also takes care of the employees. Another thing that I consider it a healthy atmosphere depends upon the kind of work that I am doing. I may choose to do it sitting alone in a room without anyone disturbing me or if require teamwork, I would do it accordingly.”

54. How do you rank yourself in terms of success? 
Answer: You can answer this question by saying “I feel that there are little challenges in our everyday work life. When I see that I successfully achieve them with all the struggles and hard work, that’s success for me. I also believe that you can only be successful in your future only when you are successful in your everyday work.”

55. How often do you make mistakes? 
Answer: This is again a tricky question. While answering this you can say that “I don't count my mistakes but I count the number of ways by which I can avoid making mistakes. Promises are always meant to be broken, so I try my level best to avoid making promises but rather focus on the ways of avoiding them.”

56. Do you think you are the perfect candidate for our organization? 
Answer: There is nothing called perfect in life, you have to work hard to make things stand in order. You need to understand the situation and work according to it. Hence, an ideal way of answering this question would be “I have learned a lot from life and work so far and I will give the best of my abilities to your company.”

57. How often do you lose your temper? 
Answer: “Everyone loses their temper sometime or the other. When people make false commitments, back stabs someone or make mistakes purposely, that’s what makes me upset. I try not to raise a voice in an argument, instead first try to make a friendly approach. I go out of the way and try to understand the reason for the problem. If mistakes are done purposely then I do take a stern action.”

58. How long do you intend to stay with our organization? 
Answer: When asked such a question say that you are very much interested in the kind of work that the organization has to give you. You see growth and progress in the organization but also say that to be very honest you are also open to new challenges that come in your way. When asked about the time period that you intend to serve to say that as long as the work is achievement oriented from both sides.

59. Have you done multiple tasking before and if yes, how do you handle it? 
Answer: Multiple tasking comes in every work that you undertake. One must be prepared for it. When confronted with such a situation I make see the importance of the work and how much revenue it will earn for the company. I set my priorities accordingly and I am very focused when I am handling various jobs at one time. I have learned to do it from all these years of experience.

60. How important money is for you? 
Answer: It’s a fact that money is an important factor and there cannot be any life without it. For me money, as well as job satisfaction both matters and until both, are there I cannot work well. To me work ethics and honesty matters to me equally which defines me as a person as dedicated part of any organization. (it’s better to balance both sides when asked such questions)

61. How have you handles a situation when you had to balance between business ethics and going out of the way for a loyal customer? 
Answer: You may be confronted with such a situation in your work life. Suppose you are working in a bank and there is as a loyal customer who wants his draft to be enchased fast. It is quite possible that at that moment the bank may not have enough money, so you need to ask the superior what you will do in such a situation. Remember that the company also holds certain responsibility towards a loyal customer.

62. Tell me something about your previous company? 
Answer: Here you need to say positive things first. When asked such a question, tell the achievements that you have had in your last company and how the organization helped you in this regard. You can talk about your team leader and fellow teammates. Talk about the work culture in general. You can conclude by saying that no place is perfect so there were some lows. (mention the things that are not so serious) after saying few of the incidents don’t forget to say how they have made you understand life and work better.

63. Tell me something about your college days? 
Answer: This is a casual question but you still need to answer it properly. Speak about the things that you have learned in college, the extra activities that you were indulged in and how they have made you what you are today. Do not forget to mention about the funs that you had. At the end, you can say that a life without fun and thrill is like a delicious food without adequate salt.

64. How do you manage work with life? 
Answer: This may sound like a casual question but you need to pay attention to what you speak. You can say something like this, “we are constantly confronted with tough situations in life as well as in workplace. The best way to handle is by giving your best in whatever you are doing currently and try to solve it then and there. There is no point in carrying problems on your shoulder and letting other things get affected.”

65. How many hours do you intend to dedicate to work on a weekly basis? 
Answer: For me, the quality of work is what that matters. If I am able to do quality work in few hours, I think that is what it matters at the end of the day. Every work requires a different time period to complete so I work accordingly.

66. If you were to change last ten years of your life, what would that be? 
Answer: When asked such type of question there can be more than one intention that the interviewer intends for. It could be that he is trying to find flaws in your interview or maybe he is just testing you on psychological bases. It would be better than you answer to this question on personnel font, here is an example, “ my mother suffered a lot due to a knee problem, although she is much better now still if given a chance, I would like to change this phase of her life.”

67. What is your scale of measuring effectiveness? 
Answer: An ideal way to answer this question is “Effectiveness according to me has a broader aspect. You may not always able to achieve the target to the exact figure so I focus more on achieving excellence and doing better than what I have done previously. By following this I believe that I will reach effectiveness.”

68. How do you organize the work and make plans accordingly? 
Answer: Planning as per the work is a very crucial factor. If your planning is not proper then the results would not be as you desire. I try to first figure out which work is important and which work is urgent. If I am working on a complicated project then I make a detailed schedule and plan the follow-ups. I also analyze the results and if required, take supervisor’s advice.”

69. What are the skills that you think you need to work on? 
Answer: One of the ways to answer this question is by saying “no one is perfect in this world and everything has a room for improvement. When I see my performance I analyze whether things could be done in a better, different way and then try to implement it in my next work. This does not mean that I am not satisfied with what I do. I am satisfied with my work and at the same time I also figure out other better possibilities.”

70. Have you undergone any financial training or experience in the past? 
Answer1: “When I was in college, I had taken finance as my subject and learned a lot from there. I was assigned industrial training in my summer holidays and I did that well. I have learned a lot about financial deals in my working years too. So I have the theoretical as well as practical knowledge of the subject”.

Answer2: “Unfortunately I have never been a part of any financial training class in my past, although in my previous job I have got a good knowledge of the subject. My work has given me experience related to financial analysis, project analysis, and schedule expenditure. Although I do not have any theoretical knowledge but I do have adequate practical experience”.

71. Do you have any IT related qualification? 
Answer: A possible way to answer this type of question is by saying “I have taken computer lessons in two years of my college life. We were taught about the basics computer and ERP as per the subject that we chose. Even in my work life most of my work was based on computers so overall I can say that I have full knowledge in both practical as well as theoretical aspect.” Another way:

“I have not taken any theoretical classes but from the day one of my work life I have been using computers. Initially, it was difficult but as I take every difficulty with a challenge, I have learned a lot about computers. Even at home, I use a computer to pay bills, to manage expense, appointments, etc. Today I can say that I am more comfortable on a computer than on a notepad.

72. How should training sessions be arranged by companies? 
Answer: One of the possibilities in which you can answer such type of a question is by saying “I think that the training sessions in companies must be theoretical as well as practical depending upon the nature of work conducted. On job training is very effective as it will teach you to learn from the mistakes that one does while working”.

73. How should the trainers be? 
Answer: This type of question is asked when you were a trainer before or if your future job post requires giving training, One of the good ways of answering this type of question is by saying “Training is not an easy task and especially when you are training adults keeping the right attitude is very important. One must not be egoistic at the same time one must not be too weak to handle adults. The rules and regulations must be followed keeping a soft tone. The trainer must have a good knowledge of the subject that he is dealing with. Overall, the trainer must also be patience in teaching his not so intelligent students”.

74. What was the reason that made you select the college that you graduated from? 
Answer: Some ways to answer this type of question is by saying “College is a learning ground and the college that I graduated from was very much efficient in giving a quality education program. Apart from the syllabus, the college authorities used to conduct seminars related to the current topics that are in the news. Business executives were called to give us the knowledge about the latest happenings in the corporate world". 
Another way “We were taken to industrial trip every month. There were management games organized every weekend. Apart from all these, we had one sports trip every month. My college maintained a proper balance between education, practical knowledge, and extracurricular activities. I got to know about this college from the internet and the college blog also said the same things about it. These were the reasons why I chose this college to study.

75. In which situation are you more comfortable, working as a team or working alone? 
Answer: This question is asked to find out whether you are a team player or not. Some ways to answer this question is by saying “I actively take part in teamwork and also it is a wonderful idea to work as a team. You are exposed to various ideas and this increases your knowledge. You learn to have patience and work in a social atmosphere. There are times when ideas clash and there are ego issues but you also learn to deal with these situations”. Another way “I am equally competent working alone as working in a team. I am ready to accept situations as and how they come. In case there are issues within the team, I believe in talking to team members but if unfortunately, situations become out of control, I take the supervisor’s advice”.

76. How would you describe your last boss? 
Answer: When asked such question be fair in answering. You can talk about some of the positive points and how he/she has supported you. In case there was a conflict you can talk about that too but present it as a difference of opinion which is very normal between individuals. You can go ahead to say that since the opinion was for the welfare of company so you agreed to it in spite of disliking it.

77. How do you think that you have given the interview so far? 
Answer: If asked then you can say “I think my interview was fair enough. There was a time when I spoke what I think and that may not match your opinion but the difference in opinion is common among individuals. I believe in one thing that we work for an organization so we must follow its style of working and not be stubborn in doing things our way”.

78. What is important to you money or job satisfaction? 
Answer: An ideal way to answer this question is by saying “Money is important to a certain extent as we all look towards that. Even the company wants to make a profit at the end of the day. If I do not meet my basics and comforts to a certain extent then yes money is important. Once these things are fulfilled my job satisfaction accounts. This does not mean that I won’t do a work if it does not suit my preference. As if I do so then I won’t be meet my basics as well.”

79. How do you deal with a conflict with the boss? 
Answer: A better way of answering such question would be by saying “Conflicts are a part of work life. What I feel is when there is a difference in opinion, I tend to look at that part which would be beneficial for the organization and its style of working. If my boss is talking about the general working standards in a company then I do not find any reasons for not agreeing with him. In case he is talking something which shows dominance and dictatorship, I first seek to talk with him if it does not work then I believe in talking to higher authorities”.

80. If I tell you that your interview so far was bad how would you react? 
Answer: This is to check how defensive or aggressive are you. One of the better ways of answering such question would be “I would be rather very disappointed and sad as I have this much confidence to judge my capabilities and performance. I understand that my interview was good, there may be some aspects where our opinion may have differed but that’s common among individuals. I also believe that at the end of the day our focus must be on work and not on individual likes and dislikes.”

81. Who has influenced you to take this career option? 
Answer: If someone has influenced you then tell the name and the reason why. If there is no one then you can say “I have always taken my decisions and believed that self-esteem and knowledge will take one to higher levels. I was always interested in this field and this is why I perused education related to this field. I can only perform well if I get job satisfaction which I will get in this field. My decision is entirely self-influenced.”

82. What makes you go mad? 
Answer: An ideal way of answering this question is by saying “Work life teaches you many things and I have too learned a lot from my experience so far. I have learned to stay calm and composed in whatever I do. In case if there are issues I try my level best to solve them before taking the matter to the higher authority. What disappoints me is a lie and false commitment. I also believe that any argument is not won by raising voice but by raising the quality of your words.”

83. What was that one thing that you hate about your previous organization? 
Answer: When asked such type of question answer it in a diplomatic way. You can talk about the working atmosphere and say that you like a balance between work and fun. If there was anything that was really odd then you can speak about that but justify each such statement. Do not lay stress on individual opinion but be fare on your answers. It is however not necessary to actually speak anything negative if you are not quite comfortable, then you can skip this part.

84. What if I say that you are overqualified for this position that you are applying for? 
Answer: When asked such question then lay stress on being a part of the organization. Say good things about the company and why you want to be a part of it. Also, say that if you are overqualified then it will turn out to be good for the company as you will perform and earn good returns for the company. Also, say that learning is never over and in every new organization there is some opportunity to learn something new.

85. Tell me something about the company? 
Answer: You must always do your homework to be prepared for such question. You do not have to mention detail information, just start with an introduction and highlight the major milestone. You can also speak about the recent achievements of the company and the upcoming projects that it seeks to undertake.

86. If you misunderstood your boss’s advice and that turned out to be a disaster then what you would you do? 
Answer: You can tell that it’s your habit to finish work before time so that in case there is some mistake you can work on it later. You can tell about an incident when you worked and that turned out to be wrong so you firstly apologized to your team lead and then again did the work and presented it before time. If nothing like this happened to you, you can say that you always inquire in detail regarding any work assigned to you. You make sure that there are no rooms for any mistakes.

87. Describe yourself as a person? 
Answer: Talk about your positive as well as negative qualities. You must justify each of your qualities with an example and say how these qualities have let you grow in your professional life. When you are talking about your negative points say that since humans are not perfect you are also not perfect. Focus on how you have learned from your mistakes and how you tend to overcome situations with your negative qualities.

88. Do you think you will be able to manage the job assigned to you? 
Answer: This is another way of asking your strengths. You can say that since you have the following qualities so these will turn out to add positive effect on the work that you do. Relate each of your positive quality with the success that you have achieved in your last company. At the end say that since you possess these qualities, you will do effective and efficient work in the current company too.

89. Tell me a time when you misjudged a teammate or your boss? 
Answer: Here you can say something only if you have experienced any such incident. In case you did not happen to misjudge anyone then you can say that you take time in knowing a person well then only make any judgment. Whenever you are confused you can always go for a diplomatic answer.

90. What has been your salary so far in the various companies that you have worked in? 
Answer: You can talk about the various salary packages that were offered to you in all the companies. If there was a salary hike in every company then you can talk about your experience and qualities that gave you the salary hike.

91. What are your retirement plans?  
Answer: This question can sound quite odd as compared to an interview question. The interviewer may still ask this to know how well planned you are in your life and about future. Such type of question may be asked just to know the behavioral aspect of the candidate.

92. If you are tensed in your personal life then will it affect your work life? 
Answer: Here you can say that you know how to manage personal and professional life. Make sure you answer in an honest way and not sound artificial.

93. Do you think that apart from work, other things of interest must be included in a company? 
Answer:An ideal way to answer this is by saying “Yes other things must be included along with work as they help an employee get refreshed to work better.” You can give your own suggestion and ideas about what other things must be included in work.

94. Do you want to ask us anything? 
Answer: You can ask about the plans and facilities that they have for employees. You can also ask about the notice period, PF etc. Ask them about their future ventures too which is related to your field.

95. Are you flexible with re-location? 
Answer: Here ask in what sense they are asking you to relocate. It can be within the same city as well as you may have to travel too much. Ask the details and the answer will be totally on your discretion.