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Have you been shortlisted for an interview? Yay! Interviews can be both exciting and intimidating. As amazing as it would be to have a crystal ball to know what awaits us at the interview, we just have to brave it out. The good news is that you can at least prepare for the common interview questions (I wish I had every time I felt flushed during an interview). So, let’s take care of the most common HR interview questions and answers so that you are left with ample time to pick out your interview outfit. 

1. Tell me about yourself.

This is a broad question, so it can be difficult to answer it. Rather than narrating your entire life history or reciting your resume, you can tailor your past experiences to the internship or job you are applying for. Describe your educational background, relevant past roles, responsibilities, and skills and what brings you to this interview. Here’s a sample answer for the ‘tell me about yourself’ question –

I am currently pursuing my bachelor’s degree in English from Satyawati College. I am a member of the E-Cell and the creative writing society at my college. I did a winter internship in social media marketing at Craft Walkers and learned that I enjoyed both copywriting and the analytical aspect of marketing. I tend to perform best when I work with a team whose mission I am aligned with, which made me apply to your company because of your stance on sustainable fashion. My hobbies are watching movies and writing short stories.

To learn more about the do’s and don’ts for this question, read how to answer ‘Tell me about yourself’ interview question.

2. Why do you want to work for our company?

If it’s your dream company, then you are probably bursting at the seams to answer this. However, even so, steer clear from generic answers like – because you are a huge brand or I will get the opportunity to work with really talented people. Instead show that you have done your homework about the company. Go through their website, primary services or products, their mission statement, and any recent news updates. Get into the specifics of why you like their company and why you want to work there. If you know someone from the company, talk about how their experience intrigued you and motivated you to apply.

3. Why are you interested in this position?

This is one of the key common interview questions, so be prepared with the best answer. You can think about which aspects of the role make you feel enthusiastic and what are you looking forward to doing at the company. So, basically you should know why you want a particular role in that company and not somewhere else. 

Before freelancing as a web developer, I had been interning at an NGO, which taught computer skills to students who had dropped out of school. It was a fulfilling experience, and I have been looking for a tech opportunity that allows me to do something meaningful. I believe that your organisation is doing commendable work in combating education inequality, so I wanted to apply as soon as I found out that you had an opening.