Tell me about your experience and how it is relevant to this role with ADP.
The interviewer is asking you to take a few minutes to bring your resume to life for them. This question is your opportunity to show them exactly how your existing background is a match for the skills they are seeking in a star candidate.
"I have recently completed my bachelor's degree in business administration with a focus in human resource management. I took courses on benefits administration, workforce management, and compliance in my HR cognate. I believe these courses, along with my PHR certification, have prepared me for this role with ADP as these are core areas of responsibility in the job description."
With open-ended questions like this one, stick with the most recent and relevant information to avoid lost rambling. This question is not an invitation to start with, 'Back in 1987, I was fresh out of college and decided to join the traveling circus for a year.'
Instead, be sure to highlight your biggest accomplishments! These accomplishments could include awards, accolades, and any other ways that you have received recognition for your great work. Be sure to refer to the ADP job description for some relevant keywords, and tie those into your answer.
"I started my career in human resources within the hospitality space, which was a great way to get my foot in the door and learn all that I could about human capital management and how to motivate employees best. For the past two years, I've worked at the intersection of HR and tech, which truly is my professional passion. My projects have focused on how companies can most effectively attract and retain top talent through comprehensive benefits packages that employees can easily access. Given this experience, I feel ready to transition to this role on ADP's (XYZ) team."
"For the past three years, I have been working in an inside sales role for your competitor, (XYZ) Company. My background includes experience in consultative sales, solutions selling, as well as new employee training. Since joining my current company, I have been on the sales leaderboard every month except for one. I received recognition for my high percentage of positive customer feedback. All of this experience has prepared me for a larger sales role, which is why I applied to ADP. I have what it takes to meet your needs: I am tech-savvy, an engaged leader, and a strong sales contributor."
Community answers are written by other candidates practicing this set. Reading how others frame the same question is one of the fastest ways to sharpen your own.
Anonymous Answer
I have experience in Human Resources, payroll and admin areas. My career in human resources began when I worked in the HR department in ______ and I was promoted to Payroll Administrator, I was in charge of processing the payroll for six companies, I left this company when I moved to the USA.
I worked at the ______ Bureau in the Atlanta Regional Center, I was in the Admin Department as an Administrative Specialist, I was in charge of the payroll area and managed daily administrative activities, and supported the ______ Partnership team.
I'm looking to further develop my experience in payroll, update my knowledge in processing payroll according to the law and apply the rules and best payroll practices.
Marcie's Feedback
Nice! It sounds like you have a lot of experience in human resources, admin, and payroll. Consider mentioning some of the skills you acquired during these past jobs. What programs are you proficient in? Are you organized, reliable, or mathematically inclined? Talk about some of your strengths and connect them to the ADP role. Great job!
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