Human Resources & Recruiting interview questions

Questions human resources & recruiting employers ask, and how to answer them well. Practise by recording your answers: you can re-record as often as you like, and share them with any employer.

  1. 1Tell us about yourself and the work you enjoy most.
  2. 2Describe a challenge at work and how you handled it.
  3. 3What are you best at, and how does it help a team?
  4. 4Why are you interested in this field?
  5. 5Where would you like to be in two years?

How to give a strong video answer

  • Say your main point in the first sentence, then back it up with one real example.
  • Use the STAR method: the Situation, your Task, the Action you took, and the Result.
  • Aim for 60 to 120 seconds, look at the camera, and finish by linking your answer to the job.

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+Why use video answers to apply for human resources & recruiting jobs?

Short recorded answers let human resources & recruiting employers hear how you communicate before a first call. You answer real interview questions once, re-record as often as you like, and share them with any employer. It is free for job seekers.

+How do human resources & recruiting employers use Employment.Media?

Employers post jobs, choose interview questions, and watch candidates' video answers side by side with a scorecard. They can shortlist, message and invite people to book an interview time, all in one place.

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