#entry-level hr interview

Clearing an interview is not a real-time rocket science. By just practicing a few steps, you can easily crack an interview. Entry-level HR candidates don't have the work experience like others starting their careers. In such case, the potential employer may judge the candidate on the grades acquired in college and the experience while project work or any internship. You need to prove yourself by demonstrating a few examples matching to the job profile.

How to prepare for HR interview :

A. Pre-Interview preparations

Dressing properly for the interview is vital. It will reflect that you are prepared to the hilt. The best way to dress for the interview is to appear professionally. For which, you can don a business suit. As an additional preparation, drive to the interview location a day before the interview date. This will help you familiarize yourself with the route and analyze the time needed for commuting. Note down the time and leave your home at least 15 to 20 minutes early. It will give you some buffer time and you will never be late for the interview.

B. Research the organization thoroughly

A candidate who is applying for the post of HR executive must be aware about the organization, the company's overall business performance, and the factors which contribute towards its success. The candidate should go through the news articles of the company regarding the global presence in the market.

C. Prepare a list of questions which you would ask the interviewer

The interviewee not asking any questions or queries to the interviewer is the worst case which can happen. Asking questions related to the company and overall performance of the company would show your interest towards the company. Questions such as how performance appraisal is done, what are the projects in the pipeline, what are the HR policies, etc. are perfect to discuss.

D. Practice once with someone who is into the field of HR

Being an entry-level candidate you are new to attending interviews and have no idea what kind of questions would be asked in the interview. So practicing once or twice in front of someone who is aware about the field of HR would be helpful for you. His or her feedback will help to improve your performance. Also thoroughly update and get yourself prepared on question related to experiences mentioned in your resume about HR internship.

Most commonly asked questions for HR interview at entry-level:

1. What made you choose HR career?

You have to answer this question truthfully. Have some genuine reasons backed with powerful examples what made you choose HR as your career. Convincing and influencing power also can be a quality of a good HR assistant.

2. Would like to suggest few things for improving our recruitment process?

Though this questions look like an easy one, but it is not. You can tell them being an interviewee you have just experienced the recruitment process, on that basis you won't be able to suggest or comment on recruitment process. For suggesting any changes in the recruitment process you need to get to know the internal process of recruitment.

3. Which job role in HR would you like to apply for?

This answer should be completely based upon your area of interest. If you haven't thought of it, then the answer should be specific to the job opening. HR has many roles like recruitment, administration, performance appraisal, training and development, etc. So you can select any of these as per your area of interest and have a supportive answer for it.