Important HR Interview Questions

Tell me about yourself ?
Start with the present and tell why you are well qualified for the position. Remember that the key to all successful interviewing is to match your qualifications to what the interviewer is looking for. In other words you must sell what the buyer is buying. This is the single most important strategy in job hunting.
Do all the homework you can before the hr interview to uncover this person's wants and needs

What are your greatest strengths ? You know that your key strategy is to first uncover your interviewer's greatest wants and needs before you answer questions.

What are your greatest weaknesses ?Disguise a strength as a weakness.

Assure the interviewer that you can think of nothing that would stand in the way of your performing in this position with excellence.

Tell me about something you did – or failed to do – that you now feel a little ashamed of ?
As with faults and weaknesses, never confess a regret.

Why are you leaving (or did you leave) this position ?
(If you have a job presently tell the hr)
If you’re not yet 100% committed to leaving your present post, don’t be afraid to say so.

The "Silent Treatment"
If your interviewer pulls it, keep quiet yourself for a while and then ask, with sincere politeness , “Is there anything else I can fill in on that point?”

Why should I hire you?
If you know the employer’s greatest needs and desires, this question will give you a big leg up over other candidates because you will give him better reasons for hiring you than anyone else is likely to

Aren’t you overqualified for this position?
I also believe that there could be very positive benefits for both of us

Where do you see yourself five years from now?
Reassure your interviewer that you’re looking to make a long-term commitment

Describe your ideal company, location and job.
The only right answer is to describe what this company is offering, being sure to make your answer believable with specific reasons

Why do you want to work at our company?
Do in-depth research before any interview.

What are your career options right now?
If you are still working, though you’re greatly appreciated there, you’re looking for something more (challenge, money, responsibility)

Why have you been out of work so long ?