Another H.R related question

[Phalanx]

I mean Human Resources, not Giger...

So I passed my initial excel/personality profile/and aptitude testing, got through to the second stage interview.

Pausing there for a moment.

There's a third stage which I find kind've weird....a couple days after the interview there's an "individual presentation", fucked if I know what THAT is.

But back to step #2. The Interview.
Anyone who's worked in/around HR, what would I expect from the interview?
What's some info I could look up to better equip myself?
What kind've questions would likely be fired?
What is important to the role, for me to know?

Any assistance would be appreciated.

[Disease]

Fuck I hate H.R and recruitment, why are you going for that?

The individual presentation would just be a selling of your soul....

[Phalanx]

Fuck I hate H.R and recruitment
Whysat? I've had to deal with some hr ASSHOLES sure, but I'm all good with others...

why are you going for that?
I mean, I already work in an office, right? More money, better job security.

[Vodstok]

going corporate are we? The interview process is fucking nerve wracking, i wouldnt wish it on anyone.

[Disease]

I thought you were a chef...

Yeah easier job more money, I know, just a sector that has pissed me of recently.

[Phalanx]

Not entirely corporate, the position is more of a trainee thing while working cross contract with my current role predominately.

The interview process is fucking nerve wracking, i wouldnt wish it on anyone.
That pretty much applies to ANY interview...I hate 'em...but yeah, trying to do some research between then and now so that I don't go in completely unarmed.

I thought you were a chef...
Lets just say that whole industry pissed me off. I still cook a lot and learn on my own, got to "caterer". But it's just, more fun as an "interest" for me, something that might be lost if I made it work.

[Disease]

Not entirely corporate, the position is more of a trainee thing while working cross contract with my current role predominately.


That pretty much applies to ANY interview...I hate 'em...but yeah, trying to do some research between then and now so that I don't go in completely unarmed.


Lets just say that whole industry pissed me off. I still cook a lot and learn on my own, got to "caterer". But it's just, more fun as an "interest" for me, something that might be lost if I made it work.

Well you don't want to make yourself hate your passions... Good luck with the job, Is it a company in Sydney I would know?

[ChronoGrl]

What's the position for?

Most commonly asked questions on an interview:
Why are you the perfect candidate for this job?
What are your major strengths?
What are your major weaknesses?
Name a time in your past (job, school, eduction, prior experience) where you were faced with a challenge. How did you handle that situation?
What experiences do you have that make you qualified for this job?
What is your 5-year plan? Or, where do you see yourself in 5 years?

[Disease]

What's the position for?

Most commonly asked questions on an interview:
Why are you the perfect candidate for this job?
What are your major strengths?
What are your major weaknesses?
Name a time in your past (job, school, eduction, prior experience) where you were faced with a challenge. How did you handle that situation?
What experiences do you have that make you qualified for this job?
What is your 5-year plan? Or, where do you see yourself in 5 years?


add,

When was a specific time you worked to meet targets and how did you acomplish it..

when was a specific time you helped someone in your team and how did you go about it..

Interviews are bullshit.. They will check yourfacebook or any profiles you have online as well... I have been interviewing recruiters for the past week and 90% do it..

[Phalanx]

They will check yourfacebook or any profiles you have online as well... I have been interviewing recruiters for the past week and 90% do it..
Good thing I HATE that crap, eh?

Thanks for the info thus far guys.

[pinkfloyd45769]

Good luck,hope everything goes well for you.
I always got asked why i wanted the job.I hate that question.Just be yourself,thats the most important thing.Lots and lots of luck!

[Phalanx]

Thanks for the info guys...just looking up HR-ish type answers to line up for those questions and a few others, hoping to try and link my current work with aspects of the role.

[Ferox13]

What are your major weaknesses?

That asked that at my last interview (it was my recall one) and I was so close to saying:

'If any any thing I'm too much of a perfectionist, I really strive to get everything 100%...well that....and I wet the bed...'

I'm sorry I didn't now..I got the job but i still think i would of got it. I mnetioned it to one of the ppl interviewing me weeks later and she cracked up...

[ManchestrMorgue]

I have been involved in interview panels in the past, but haven't done it for a few years now.

I think Chrono's list is a good one.

From what I recall, we used to structure the interview questions so that there was one that asked them something about why they wanted the job and would be suited to the job; one that tested a little of their technical knowledge with regards to the job; and one question that was a bit "left field" but still related to the job - maybe something that asked a bit about themselves but showed something of their personality.

It is always a good idea to learn a bit about the company that you are trying to get a job with. For example, what fields to they do business in, what are their current innovations or projects, future directions if you can find out, and something about the corporate culture. That way you can tailor your answers to the likely questions to show that you "fit in" with the organisation, and that you know a little about what they do.

[Phalanx]

Went to the interview yesterday...it wasn't actually all that uncomfortable.
Did I feel like I answered all the questions off the bat, like a pro?
Nope. Ha.
Shit, I fucked up on "what's EEO?" (Equal employment oppertunity:rolleyes: ) I just didn't know the abbrehviated term, had they asked me what it MEANT, they'd have got the best answer ever, but hey.
Other than that, and not being 100% familiar with the role already, I FEEL that it went alright, but yknow...some interviews that've felt good haven't worked out, some that have felt terrible, have...so, time'll tell.
I guess I didn't completely fuck it up, because I'm still booked for this "third stage" presentation thing.
Found out a bit more about that.
I go in, I'm given a topic/subject matter, 15 minutes to look it over and then make a "presentation", just formulate an opinion on it, have a brief talk about it...doesn't seem all that bad, I guess they can't expect anything of brilliance outta 15 minutes, eh? (Heh, I already indicated an area of improvement would be public speaking).
Either way, they now know I've enrolled to study the suject on an ongoing basis, so I'm not SURE, but I think that oughta carry me some.
So yeah, the saga continues for now.