HR interviewers appreciate candidates who are proactive at work. HR professionals want candidates who work hard and take the initiative. Proactive individuals are not intimidated by not having a set plan, they are energetic, and they are willing to accept challenges. The first question HR interviewers will ask a candidate about their proactivity is about a time when their positive work ethic inspired other people. A good answer tends to be that the candidate enjoys working with a time and achieving goals with the team. Secondly, HR professionals love to ask about how candidates develop and implement plans consistently. A great answer is that being action-oriented in small tasks helps the candidate develop action-oriented traits when tasks become larger as well. Lastly, HR professionals may ask about a time when a candidate needed to solve a complex task, but they had to be the leader and set the pace for the project. A great answer would be if the candidate highlights that they set the pace by keeping a positive attitude, brings the team together, and can build rapport with each team member with the goal to set the tone for the project.
Key Takeaways:
- HR interviewers will tend to ask you questions about your previous job and how you accomplished certain challenges and failed others.
- When giving answers to your HR rep, you should always be honest and not try to be perfect. Give an answer shows how you had an obstacle and got past it.
- You will probably be asked if and how you can inspire others. HR reps simply want you to sell yourself and show how valuable you can be to the company.
“Such employees also like to seize more opportunities than others. It is true that they are taking some potential risks, but it also means that they are willing to go that extra mile.”
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