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HR Interview – How To Succeed At HR Interviews

By Exforsys | on November 7, 2006 |
HR Interviews

How To Succeed At HR Interviews

There are a number of things you will need to do in order to make sure you pass the interview process. Your appearance is something that you will want to pay close attention to. Even if you feel that your appearance shouldn’t be a factor in whether or not you’re highered, the fact of the matter is that you will be judged on your appearance, even if you are qualified for the position.

The attire that you wear to the interview should be connected to the job you are applying for. For example, if you know that the employees of the company wear suits, it makes since for you to wear a suit to your interview with the company.

Good grooming is extremely important for the HR interview. If you are not well groomed, you will have a number of strikes against you, and this may keep you from being hired by the company. It is always important to make sure your hair is neat. Your nails should be cut or manicured. If you are a female, your nails should be kept at a decent length, and men will want to keep their nails short. While women can wear makeup, it is important for them to make sure they don’t wear too much. You should be careful about wearing perfume, because the scent you wear may be offensive to those who are interviewing.

It is also important for you to build rapport during the interview process. Remember, it is not just enough to show the employer that you have the qualifications for the job. Your personality will also play a role in the decision of the employer to hire you. You will want to build rapport as soon as the interview begins. Always allow the interviewer to create the tone. For example, never reach out to shake the hand of the interviewer if they do not initiate the handshake. If they don’t return your handshake, this could put you in a difficult position, and the interview may start off on the wrong foot. If the interviewer speaks in a soft tone, you should do the same. If they laugh about something, you will want to smile or laugh as well.

Another area that you will want to pay attention to is your body language. Your body language will convey a lot about your personality, and it will also reveal your feelings towards a given situation. Eye contact is extremely important, and you will want to master it before the interview begins. While you will want to make eye contact with the person that is interviewing you, it should always be natural. You will want to maintain a facial expression that is friendly and relaxed. When you display an expression like this, you will make the interviewer feel comfortable. It is best to rest your hands in your lap instead of folding them across your chest.

If you are the type of person that waves your hands around when you talk, it is important to make sure you keep this under control during the interview process. At the same time, you don’t want to be too stiff. After your appearance and body language, the next area that you will want to focus on is your speech. Not only will you want to focus on the way you speak, you will also need to focus the questions that will be asked. While you will not want to speak too quickly, you should not speak too slow. Before you answer any question that is asked, you should pause for a second. When you do this, it will not seem like your answers were rehearsed in advance.

There are some simple questions that you will be asked in every interview you go to. Some of these questions are why do your want to work for us? Where do you see yourself in five years? Why should we hire you for this position?

These are questions you will need to be able to answer in a concise manner. You should know why you want to work for the company, and you should have a detailed idea of where you want to be in five years. You should also be alble to confidently explain why you should be hired for the position. If you can answer these questions concisely, the employer may be uneasy about hiring you.

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