Typically, an interview consists of a General or Non-Technical Round), a Technical Round and an HR Round. Above all, students need to follow some basic Dos and Don’ts while appearing for any of these interview rounds.
Here in this article, are the Dos and Don’ts for the HR Round Interview if you’ve aced your Technical and Non-Technical Interview.
Related: Check out the Dos and Don'ts to follow for a Non-Technical Round Interview Check out the Dos and Don’ts to follow for a Technical Round Interview
Dos:
- Prepare yourself according to the Industry or position you’re appearing for. That is to say, you should be well-versed with specific job role knowledge as appropriate.
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- Study helpful books, resources and publications as required for your Interview preparation.
- Practice for the HR Round interview and go through Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs).
- Research the Industry Pay Scale for your desired role. Use tools and websites like Glassdoor, Reddit, salary.com or Pay Scale.
Certainly, you can also Google the Average Salary or use other parameters to narrow down your search.
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- Greet the Recruiter or the Interviewer conducting your interview.
- Be a conversationalist, interact and ask questions during the Interview.
- Listen to the question first and then respond later so as not to interrupt the Interviewer.
- Use open communication and active listening during the Interview.
- Let the Interviewer know about your skills and strengths like problem-solving, ingenuity or innovation and put them in the spotlight.
- Remain concise while elaborating and try to be as precise as possible while improvising.
- Maintain professional Interview etiquette and a practical sense of humour. Meanwhile, remain attentive to important things discussed by the Interviewer and resolve doubts or clarify details about the job.
- Mention some of your skills or core competencies for a good Interview impression. Back them up with relevant examples or references to sound more authentic.
- If you’re without prior work experience, highlight some Academic projects or Internships you’ve done earlier.
- Negotiate your Expected CTC when the Recruiter or Interviewer allows you to. If the package covers benefits such as PF, EAP or Medical Insurance, also negotiate your claim.
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Don’ts:
- Do not fumble while giving answers. If you’re nervous, slowly inhale and exhale to calm down gradually.
- Do not remain quiet or unresponsive when you don’t know the answer. For instance, you can say that: “I am sorry Sir/ Ma’am but I am not able to recall the answer at this moment”.
Certainly, after that, the Interviewer will skip it as they don’t expect you to know every answer. - Being arrogant or ignorant of criticism. Ignorance is not a virtue and it will only lead to your rejection. Therefore, be cooperative and respectful towards the opinions and advice of the Interviewer.
- Forget to memorize industry-specific jargon. Likewise, without core knowledge about the job, you’re only casting a sorry figure before the Interviewer.
- Disobey instructions or procedures as given. Above all, a job application involves a lot of loops and rounds, so be patient and follow them properly.
- Give complex or vague answers. Interviewers are not willing to test their attention span so clearly explain yourself and avoid miscommunications.
- Do not be irrational lacking basic manners or etiquette. Most importantly, follow the Interview decorum and be patient.
- Do not lie about your Experience. Moreover, you risk losing your job or getting expelled from the selection process if detected.
- Be honest, don’t falsify information or interrupt the Interviewer. Moreover, try to be courteous for the best Interview impression.
- Most importantly, don’t think negotiation is useless. Employers do expect employees to negotiate but remain flexible as per their preferences and try to arrive at a mutual understanding.
- Do not quote your Expected CTC (in numbers), instead provide a range in which you’re comfortable. However, if the company offers a fixed salary, avoid the negotiation initially but reevaluate your worth when an opportunity comes your way.
HR Round Interview: Final Tips
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Moreover, you can check our Guide, Articles and Resources prepared by Industry Experts. Meanwhile, if you had your HR Round Interview but are anxious to know the Interview outcome, check out the article mentioned below.
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