Human Resources Mock Interview
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Question 5 of 40
What do you enjoy most about working in the Human Resources field?
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Rachelle Enns is an interview coach and job search expert. She works with candidates to perform their best in employment, medical, and post-secondary admission interviews.
"What I believe I will enjoy most about my career in human resources is having the opportunity to learn about people's strengths and then assigning them to meaningful work. We all want to know that our work has meaning, which is a big reason why I applied to your organization. Your mission to change the lives of others through technology resonates with me deeply."
Ryan Brown created and launched MockQuestions in 2008.
At some point during your time with them, your interviewer will be interested to learn what drives you to come to work every day. Communicate your answer honestly and with conviction. Take the opportunity to tie your passion into the values and mission of the organization with which you are interviewing. This question is not the time to give a canned response that sounds like everyone else. Let your genuine passion for your work shine through!
Ryan Brown created and launched MockQuestions in 2008.
"Making a difference in the lives of people and helping them both professionally and personally is the most rewarding part of what I do as an HR Specialist. The human resources profession is largely centered around supporting people. People's ability to surprise you, in both rewarding and challenging ways, is what I enjoy most about my work. I am also passionate about the creative and technology industries, which is why I am so interested in working for your company."
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I love being a part of the Talent Acquisition team, as it is really fascinating to know that I helped develop a team. This job profile provides endless learning opportunities. You get to sit with hiring managers from different departments to frame job profiles and learn about specific functions and processes. Moreover, these experiences keep me updated with the latest technological advancements. For example, I worked with a construction firm, and talent acquisition for that firm was a continuous challenge that I absolutely loved. It's not just knowing about the job profile, but about knowing how government works, the laws, and the demographics of the new project. I really like to keep myself updated in different industries as well. I'm really excited to know more about financial portfolios and how they manage them. And best way to know about all this is to know what exactly the job responsibilities entail in that industry.
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Good answer! The interviewer will get a sense of the aspects of the job you like the most and your motivation for pursuing a career in the HR industry. To strengthen your answer, I suggest you conclude by making a connection back to the organization with which you are interviewing. For instance, you could tie your passion for HR into the values and mission of the organization. Or include a reason you are interested in working for the company.
*Good job adding an example from your career to support your interest in HR and indicating you wish to learn more about the industry. Remember to practice your response aloud so that it feels natural and comfortable.
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