The interviewer wants to see that you are in the know of trends in the human resources industry because they will expect you to be innovative and forward-thinking with their organization. Every year, there are hot new topics that come to light, resulting in changing patterns for companies and new opportunities for HR professionals to learn. Talk to the interviewer about one issue that has caught your attention these days that you believe will impact the work of a Human Resources department in the coming years.

"Being on the leading edge of HR practices is important, and keeping on top of industry news helps me bring fun and modern practices to my work. Learning about the business and its industry helps me be a better HR specialist, and often, I will help leaders think through problems with creative solutions. Lately, one topic that has caught my eye is the 'gig economy' and how the landscape of full-time employees has changed significantly. I plan to attend an HR conference in February, where I will learn more about this trend. From my research, I know that the gig economy will see much of the workforce shift from full-time jobs to freelance workers. A recent study from Intuit estimates that by 2020, 40% of workers in the USA will be independent contractors."