"With the events across the nation and world that have happened over the course of the last couple of years, I know that HR professionals really now have a focus on eliminating racism in the workplace and eliminating bias when it comes to hiring and promotion decisions. I'd love to be part of this movement with your organization as the subject is very near and dear to my heart."

The HR industry is ever-changing, with trends in technology, appropriate workplace communication, and social issues. The interviewer would like to see that you remain on top of prevailing trends and topics in the industry, ensuring that your knowledge and approach are consistently relevant. Share with the interviewer what you believe to be the hottest topic or trend in human resources this year. As well, be sure to show an interest in this trend by talking about why it is so important to the success of HR professionals and this organization.

"I recently read a Forbes article addressing how companies should be looking at streamlining HR operations with artificial intelligence. I believe that companies who ignore the inevitable AI trends will quickly fall behind. Actions could include blind hiring solutions through machine learning as a service (MLaaS) or further intelligence within applicant tracking systems (ATS). AI is the future of many industries as a whole, and I truly believe that it can be a great tool in the HR world."