Rapid Fire Questions on HR

How quickly do you adapt to new technology?

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Possible Answer #1: “I can adapt quickly to new circumstances. Since I am clear about my job role and I am mentally prepared to take up challenges, I feel I have the capacity to learn fast and apply my new knowledge. During my student life, I had to clear new papers and projects in every … Read more

Give an example of a time you had to respond to an unhappy manager/ customer/ colleague/ professor/ friend.

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Possible Answer #1: “Personally, I am not too fond of conflicts. I don’t like it when people are mean, so I try to avoid conflicts and tongue-lashing as far as possible. In case such a situation arises, I let my seniors or professors handle it. I cannot recollect the exact situation right now, but that’s … Read more

Where do you see yourself 3 years from now? or Where do you see yourself in 5 years?

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Possible Answer #1: “My current goal is to find a career spot that ensures continued growth alongside new challenges daily. 3 years from now, I see myself as an experienced and reliable senior in the team and 5 years from now, I assume that I will be ready to take up managerial responsibilities like product … Read more

How do you feel about working weekends and night shifts?

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Possible Answer #1: “I am a fresher and I hardly have any exposure of the corporate world. Back in college, weekends were no different from weekdays for us. The assignments, tasks and projects had to be submitted within deadlines, and to do so, we would study during the weekdays. As far as night shifts are … Read more

What is the difference between hard work and smart work?

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Possible Answer #1: “Hard work is what every breadwinner does today, including a rickshaw puller or a daily wager. Smart work is what the educated masses like us are supposed to do, and some of us are actually doing it, like my father. A well-balanced combination of both hard work and smart work is the … Read more