FASTINFO INTERVIEW SAMPLE Q/A FOR

(FRESHERS/ EXPERINCED)
Traditional HR Questions
1. Tell me about yourself.
This is the universal question asked at the very first of any
interview. It sounds easy, right? But this is the most
important question where the candidates fail to create an
impression with the interviewer as most of the time they
are not aware of what exactly needs to be said.
Some tips to answer this question:

Do not ask the interviewer what he wants to know about

you. You may be asking genuinely, but that just sounds
rude.
Do not speak what is already there in the resume. The
interviewer wants to know what they have not seen on the
resume. And do not speak about anything personal.
Introduce yourself by including certain adjectives like
problem-solving, innovation and tech-savvy, creative,
quick learner, etc. that best describe you in your
professional life to boost your chances.

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Cover what you have accomplished in your career and what
work you have done in the past which can help you excel in
the position that you are being interviewed for.
You can also tell why you want the position and how the
job is going to be perfect for you.
Focus only on your strengths that are relatable to the work.

Sample answer could be:

I am an energetic person, an effective communicator, and a
quick learner. I was also one of the top students in my batch
while I was pursuing a B.E degree in the XYZ domain. I
worked on various projects related to the software domain
which provided me a great deal of technical exposure along
with the importance of working in a team and the value of
client satisfaction. I have worked on developing various
enterprise-level web applications for helping companies
solve problems like ensuring business continuity, market
research analysis, etc. So, I believe I am a good fit for
technology-centric roles in your company. 2. Why do you
want to work for our
company?
Sample answer:
I feel that with my current skill sets and my experience in
the XYZ domain, the job requirements this role presented

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are a perfect match for me. I could visualize myself in that
role as it aligned with my career aspirations, skills, and
expertise. Besides, I have researched your company and
found that it has impressive and promising projections
which made me excited to be a part of the amazing future. I
would take pride in working under the great leadership of
this company and I found this place to be a perfect fit for
utilizing my expertise along with the promising aspect of
personal growth.

3. What are your greatest strengths and weaknesses?

HR asks this question to get to know more about your
characteristics and your suitability for the job. It is also one
of the standards and most commonly asked questions.

Sample answer:
I think one of my greatest strengths is that I am a great
team player. I am also a self-motivated and quick learning
individual. Whatever task that I set to do, I always give my
best and complete it diligently well in advance. My
weakness would be that I am learning to master people
skills while meeting new individuals. I get nervous while
talking to new people. I have been working on this for quite
a long time and I can say with utmost confidence that I
have come a long way.

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4. Why are you looking for a change?
Yet another commonly asked question for experienced
candidates, the interviewer wants to understand what made
you look for different opportunities and identify if there are
any red flags. Whatever is the reason for changing your job,
do not talk negatively about the current employer. Do not
divulge information about how bad the work environment
was, how poor the salary was as these are of no concern to
the interviewer. Keep the answer professional without
sharing your woes.
Sample answer:
The reason I am looking for change is that I feel like now is
the time to expand my horizon. I have worked in my
current company for quite a long time and while I am
grateful for all the opportunities that were presented to me
there, I want to go beyond my current role here, explore
different avenues and take up challenging roles and I
believe that your company will be the perfect place for me
to push and grow myself as an individual.
There might be cases where you might have been laid off
due to budget and management constraints. In these cases,
you have to convey the below things to the recruiter:
It happened due to an unforeseen event and it was not your
fault.

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You still have a positive mindset about various
opportunities that are available in the market.
Sample answer can be:
The client that I was working for was leaving the market
and hence our company was forced to dissolve the
department. Unfortunately, I had joined that position in that
department very recently and hence my duration in this
company was short. I do not have any regrets though as I
was extremely happy due to the learning opportunities
presented which will help me a lot in my further career
endeavors.

5. Tell me about the gap in your resume.

This question comes up when the interviewer finds
something interesting and out of ordinary in the resume.
Some examples could be a job that could be unrelated to
what you are seeking or a job that lasted only for some
months or in some cases, the outright gap between two
consequent jobs. Here, HR wants to make sure that the
gaps are not due to any red flags.

Sample answer:
After the completion of my bachelors degree, I started
working continuously for 8 years without taking any break.

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This sort of impacted my productivity and also harmed my
work-life balance. Hence, I decided to take a break of 6
months to clear my mind, make amends with my family,
and also do solo travel to different places. I also gained
some lessons during this break such as the importance of
work-life balance, organizational ability, and a fresh new
perspective on life.

6. How would you rate yourself on a scale of 1 to

10?
The main point while answering this question is to not
convey that you are perfect. This would indicate that there
is no scope for improvement and would showcase yourself
as overconfident to the interviewer.
Also, remember to not undervalue yourself too. This would
show that you dont have any self-confidence.

Sample answer:
I would like to rate myself an 8. 8 because I know that I am
not perfect and there is always a scope for learning and
improvement. Continuous learning is the most fundamental
part of personal and professional growth.

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7. What is your biggest achievement so far?
Make sure to discuss only your work-related achievement.
Pick up the most recent achievement of yours and answer
this question.
Sample answer:
I have achieved several milestones to date in my career as a
software developer. The most recent one is of the time
when we were working on a critical component of a
product pertaining to customer payments. We were working
round the clock for around 2 months and I was a core
developer. I was made a lead to this component for
completing the task in another 2 months.
To meet the deadline, we ensured that we upskilled
ourselves to learn all the aspects of the development of this
module and also brought in a few more resources to
complete it faster. Post the deployment, I trained our team
to support the platform proficiently. Ultimately, we could
complete the product well in advance of the deadline.
When the product was launched, the higher management
was super proud of us and our team was awarded for our
outstanding performance in the quarterly town hall. It was a
very proud moment for me.

8. Where do you see yourself in 5 years?

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Sample answer:
Over 5 years, I would love to utilize all the opportunities
that this company provides me to learn by utilizing the
internal and external training programs. My ultimate career
goal is to become a Technology Architect and hence I
would look forward to developing various products that
represent the vision of this company and be a part of
making a difference along with quickening my journey of
becoming a Tech Architect.

9. Why should we hire you?

The recruiter asks this important question to understand
how well you would fit into the position because every hire
is a risk to the interviewer in case they turn out to be unfit.
Your answer to this question can make or break your
interview. Hence, prepare well for this question and make
sure to convey to the interviewer why you are the perfect fit
for the position.
Sample answer:
I am a self-motivated and very open-minded person who
can learn very fast. Looking at the job description and my
experience in the field of web development, I am confident
that I am very much suitable for this role. I enjoy solving
problems and I am a great team player. I also believe that
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my values are aligned with this companys values. I think
this position will support my interest and also give me
interesting and exciting opportunities to contribute to the
growth of this organization. I am very much excited about
this opportunity.

10. How do you deal with criticism?

The main intention to ask this question is to see what your
attitude towards feedback is and how you react to it. The
main point here is to let the interviewer know that you are
always open to constructive feedback. You should not show
yourself as a stubborn or ignorant person who is not
capable of taking any input for your growth.
Sample answer:
I am always enthusiastic about learning new things and
during the process, I might tend to make mistakes. If
someone provides me with constructive criticism, I am
always open to it and I will work on correcting myself and
learn from my mistakes. This would help me grow and
move forward. If the feedback is negative, then I am
mature enough to ignore the feedback and continue
working on doing my job to the best of my capabilities
without dampening my spirit.

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Behavioural HR Interview Questions
1. What Are These Behavioural Questions
These questions are mostly of the format Tell me about a
time where you would be asked to share your experience
based on certain scenarios which would help the
interviewer judge how well you handled various work
situations thereby reflecting your skills, capacity, and
personality.
Always answer such types of questions using the STAR
format to provide structured answers. STAR has the
following questions to be answered in the same order:
Situation: What was the situation/event?
Task: What were the tasks involved in the abovementioned
situation?
Action: What did you do to complete the goal?
Result: What was the result of the actions? This is the most
important part which conveys if you were successful or not.

Tell me about a time when you were not

satisfied with your performance?

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Here, the interviewer gets to know the extent of ownership
you take while performing any task. It also reflects how
well you care about the job and the company.
Sample answer:
When I initially joined my job right after college, there was
a point where I was constantly becoming dependent on the
team members to get work done. I did not like this as I
wanted to carry out my responsibilities in an independent
manner along with working in a team. I wasted no time and
quickly learned the working dynamics of the project and
received various assignments related to the project. The
more assignments I worked on with minimal help, the more
confident I became and the more sense of ownership is
provided. I felt more independent and I was lauded
multiple times for my dedication, my sense of ownership,
and how quickly I was able to adapt to the project.

2.Tell me about a time when you were made to work

under close supervision.
Here, the interviewer evaluates how well you work in a
team and how well you can work independently.

Sample answer:

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In my previous job, I was working under the close
supervision of my manager. It felt very overwhelming as
the manager watched everything that I do throughout the
day and I felt like he/she was virtually sitting by me at all
times. I was uncomfortable with this because of the
constant pressure involved. But then, I found out that the
manager did not trust me enough to do my job alone as I
was very new to it. So I worked on building her trust by
working very diligently without any complaints in the
projects and once I felt the manager was convinced of my
abilities, I discussed with her to hand me a project which
didnt involve such close supervision. The manager gave me
one such project reluctantly and I made sure I gave my best
to it and the project was launched successfully which is
how I gained her complete trust.

3. Can you tell me about a time where you were happy

with your work and what was your reaction?
By asking this question, the interviewer wants to
understand what success means to you and what feeling it
brings out in you. By this, they can assess your concerns

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for the growth of the company along with your personal
growth.
Sample answer:
There was a time in my previous company where I was
handling a project related to blogging that would
potentially inspire a lot of people. So I worked on
researching what topics would people get inspiration from
and what would help them be better. I also conducted a
survey which I shared with my friends, neighbors and
relatives to get better insights about this. When we
published the blog, the recognition that we got was
tremendous. People loved how relatable the posts were and
this turned out to be a significant reason behind the 90%
sales of our products. I was very happy with my work as I
did my part in contributing to company profits as well as
providing a platform to people where they can get
inspiration from.

4. Tell me about a time where you experienced difficulty

at work while working on a project.
Now, this is a broad question as difficulty can be of any
type. This question is asked to assess what are the things
that you consider as difficult and how you go about solving
that difficulty. While answering this:

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Focus on describing a problem that was related to your
work using the STAR approach.
Do not answer negatively or bad mouth any supervisor or
any company.
The interviewer should be made to understand the cause of
the problem.
Avoid bringing up personal problems in your life.
Focus on the learnings of the problem rather than dwelling
too much on the damage.
Sample answer:
There was a time in my current company when I received a
bug report from our client which stated that the databases
were performing below the mark when a complex query
was called excessively from the interface.

The first thing I did was checking the logs to perform the
root cause analysis. Doing this gave me a rough idea
regarding where the bug started appearing. I reproduced the
bug only on the production server and I tried replicating the
same on my local system. While debugging, I found out
that there was a bug in the Java code where some lines
were commented out by the developers who had already
left this company.

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I fixed this code quickly and did a round of performance
testing on the application to ensure that this doesn t occur
again. The issue was fixed at the end of the day and we
were able to get the server up and running with enhanced
performance. We learnt an important lesson to perform
regression testing after every phase of releases to ensure the
old functionalities were working fine along with the newly
developed ones.

5. Tell me about a time where you displayed

leadership skills.
This question is asked to check how competent you are in a
particular situation. You have to ensure that you are not
sounding lazy or unprofessional.
Sample answer:
I remember this event. Every year, my company used to
organize a summer barbeque, and this year, the person who
was supposed to organize had left for a new job. I used to
volunteer for this before so I volunteered myself for
organizing the barbeque this year.
The annual barbeque was a potluck event with some fun
activities planned throughout the day. I conducted a survey
amongst the employees to see what kind of activities they
were interested in. I made a list of those activities and
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created teams dedicated to conducting each of them. I also
ensured that activities did not cross the budget allocated
and took care of sending out regular reminders to track the
progress of the team. I sent out posters and went through
the office floors with a team of people to make sure people
are aware of what exciting things we have planned for them
and ensure that they arrive at the venue on time. The day of
the event was an amazing one. As we had everything
planned, the event went on smoothly and everyone had
loads of fun.
I received great appreciation from the higher management
for my organizational skills and everyone said that they had
a great time.

6. Was there any point in your career where you made any
mistake? Tell me about it.
Now here is a tricky behavioral question and if you dont
answer this carefully, you would be digging your own
grave. The interviewer wants to understand what kind of
mistakes you made, how did you approach it and how well
you would perform if you are hired for the job. Some tips
to answer the question:

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Talk about a mistake you made which you were able to
rectify and which didn t cause any critical damage to
your organization.
Talk about what you learned while working on fixing the
mistake.
Avoid any mistake that represents any flaw in your
personality.
Sample answer:

I remember an instance when I joined my first company. I

was asked to work on two projects simultaneously and I
accepted it even though I knew I would not be able to
handle it. I did not want to tell my manager that I cannot
handle it as I did not want him to think less of me. I was
not supposed to tell either of clients that I was working on
another project which caused me double stress due to
which I was not able to meet the deadlines for the
assignments. I realized I should have clearly communicated
this with my manager and then my manager understood the
situation and allocated a new resource to work with me to
complete the project delivery. I learned the importance of
keeping my supervisors updated with any task and being
open to them if I am facing any roadblocks.

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7. How did you handle disagreements with your manager?
The interviewers want to know how well you deal when
your ideas are disagreed by your manager/supervisor.
Disagreements are part and parcel of working in a team.
Hence, the recruiter wants to know if you are capable of
handling such disagreements and how well you plan to
develop the relationship with the manager.

Some tips to answer this question:

Explain what the disagreement was.
How did you overcome that?
What was your learning outcome?
Do not speak ill or abuse your manager.
You can not tell that you never had a disagreement before
as it would just prove that you do not have a sense of
leadership or you lack creativity.
Sample answer:

This reminds me of an instance where I and my manager

had a disagreement on why a certain feature has to be
included in the product and he was against it. We had lots
of discussions regarding the pros and cons of that feature.
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During this, I explained to him why adding that feature to
our website would be the best thing to do and how it would
make the lives of our users easier. I gave him various
scenarios and good reasons why that feature would be a
great idea. My manager was convinced as he felt the
reasons were good enough and we got his green signal to
work on it. In the end, when we unveiled this feature to our
client, the clients were indeed very happy and praised us all
as we went out of our way to add this feature. My manager
was very happy with the result. I learned that effective and
graceful communication is the ultimate key. Ideas should
be respectfully conveyed to people when there are
disagreements as we belong to a team and the collective
vision of the team is to launch the project successfully. In
case my managers idea was best for the project, then I
would gracefully accept that too.
8. Tell me how you will handle it if suddenly the priorities
of a project were changed?
Here, the interviewers want to know how the candidate will
act in the situation when priorities are changed. This will
also reflect the candidate s ability to handle stress and
solve problems.
Some tips to answer this question:
Make sure that you convey the right things to the
interviewer.
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Give instances of how well you are capable of handling
pressure and stress.
Avoid boasting and no matter how frustrated you were
during these situations, do not tell the interviewer.
Sample answer:

I certainly understand that there might be valid reasons for

a company to change the priority of a project. The vision of
a project at one particular point of time would change at
another time due to various conditions. If the priority of the
task that I work on gets changed, I will put efforts into
understanding why this happened and I will consider that it
is in the best interest of the company and start to work on
the new task of higher priority rather than crib about it. The
ultimate goal is to achieve big things by putting in my best
efforts.

Opinion based HR Interview Questions

1. Consider the scenario - You win a million-dollar lottery.
Would you still be working?
Generally, these questions would be based on the cases or
scenarios. This is to understand how you think and execute
the plan in a given situation.
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Opinion Based
This question is a big trap! If you answer yes to this,
then you will be considered a materialistic and
moneyminded person who could easily give up on the
company if you are provided with a lot of money. And
hence, you wont be a valuable asset to the company.

Sample answer:

I will be super thrilled if I win such a lottery as it would

mean that I would be having a hefty saving for me and the
future of my family. I won t be quitting my job because I
enjoy my work and I love learning new things continuously
and I would still love to explore more domains. My only
wish is to retire after completing a very fulfilling career.
2. What would you do if you were working under a bad
boss?
Interviewers want to know how well a candidate can cope
up with people with different beliefs and ideologies and
hence it can get a little tricky to answer this. While
answering this, you ensure that you are avoiding emphasis
on the negative aspects of the situation.

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Sample answer:

Firstly, before jumping to the conclusion that my boss is

bad, I will try my best to understand his personality and get
to know what their problem is. If I find my boss to be
aggressive, then I will make note of the things that would
make him angry and will work on avoiding that. I will also
try asking my colleagues how they have worked on dealing
with him. If things get worse, I will contact HR to get a
solution regarding this.

3. What do you think is an ideal work environment?

The main intention of this question is to understand if you
will fit into the work environment that the company has
already. Employers want to ensure that the employees are
more productive and happy doing their work and retain
them in the long run and hence they ask this kind of
question to understand if the employees can fit into their
culture.
Some tips to prepare for this question would be:

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Thoroughly research the company you are interviewing for
and have a brief idea of the work culture, the hierarchy of
the company, etc.
Talk about the work culture that would focus on growth.
Emphasize how a team-oriented workplace would be of
interest to you.
Ensure that whatever you talk about is aligned with the
companys vision.
Avoid mentioning a workplace that gives a lot of vacations,
flexible timings, more bonuses, and fun. We know it is
ideal, but it doesnt work that way.
Sample answer:

According to me, an ideal work environment is one that

revolves around a team where the focus is on learning,
working, and growing together to take the team members
and the company to new heights. It is where the skills and
capabilities of team members are being leveraged to grow.
While I was researching your company, I found that you
pay more importance to teamwork and that was something
which impressed me. I believe that I can work better in an
encouraging environment.

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4. What does motivation mean to you?
This again is a broad question that can be easily
misinterpreted by the candidates. While answering this
question, we have to make sure that we are honest and also
our answer should be associated with the job that we are
getting interviewed for. Try giving an example to make
things more clear.
Sample answer:

Learning new things and the feeling of satisfaction that

comes while solving a problem drives me to do my best in
my job. I love challenges as they push me to do more. I
believe that learning should never end and the day we stop
learning is the day we get stagnant and this thought always
motivates me to learn something new. Looking at the job
description, I know that this job will provide me the
motivation to keep things going.

5. What is your dream company like?

This a tricky question where the interviewer again assesses
your rightness for the job. While answering this, do not
spill out your actual dream of working for 6 figure salary in
a company with frequent access to vacation and flexible
work hours. The interviewer is not interested in these things
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and will consider these as red flags as they make you seem
materialistic.
Some tips to answer this:
Be sincere in what you want in an ideal workspace.
What you say should align with the work culture of the
company.
Avoid exaggeration and point out a specific employer as an
example.
Sample answer:

My dream company is a place that would provide me loads

of opportunities to learn and grow and help me harness my
abilities to contribute to the overall growth of the company.
I value such a company that will recognize and appreciate
performance and based on what I have researched about
your company, I believe this place can offer me these
opportunities.

6. What do you do to ensure that a certain number of tasks

is completed effectively?
By asking this question, the interviewer understands how
you will perform while multitasking. These days, every

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employer expects that a candidate should be able to work
on multiple projects simultaneously which is where
understanding how capable you are to multitask becomes
important to them.
Some tips to answer the question:
Describe a situation where you worked on multi-tasking
and how you were able to meet up the deadlines.
Do not talk about how much you hate multi-tasking. Do
not talk vaguely or give generic answers.
You can also give examples to back up your claim in STAR
format.
Sample answer:
Whenever I am assigned multiple tasks, the first thing I do
is to calm myself down and build up a positive mindset that
I can achieve the task. I then begin to organize them based
on the priorities and come up with a plan to set deadlines
for each of them and begin to work on the task. Whenever I
feel like I am blocked or I am facing roadblocks, I let my
supervisor know of this and I dont hesitate to seek help
from my colleagues. If I see that I am not able to meet the
deadlines, then I will be informing my manager well in
advance by detailing whatever I have done. Most of the
time, my manager was kind enough to understand the cause

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of delays and I would receive an extension in the deadline
and I ensure that my tasks are completed.

7. What would you prefer - being liked or being feared?

The answer should be given diplomatically here because no
interviewer would want a candidate who likes to be feared.
Sample answer:
Honestly, I prefer to be well respected in my organization.
Fear does not command respect. I want to be in such a way
that my team members will not hesitate to reach out to me
for anything.

8. How long do you think you will be working for us if you

are hired?
The recruiter wants to check for how long you will be
staying in the current company. Do not be honest and share
your plans of switching to a dream company or your plans
of higher studies.
Sample answer:
I am planning to be in this company for a very long time as
long as I am being valued and respected for my work and
as long as the management sees me as an asset.

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9. If you were reborn as an animal, what animal would you
want to be?
This might seem to be an odd question to answer to. Rest
assured, the interviewer does not want to joke with you.
Instead, they ask this question to get what kind of
personality you are, what your thought process is, and how
creative you are by describing yourself as an animal.

Some tips to answer this question would be:

While answering, make sure your justification is aligned
with the job role you are choosing.
Do not choose animals with poor traits.
Do not choose animals with the traits that are opposing the
ones required for the job role.
Following are some traits of animals. Make sure your skills
match those traits:
Lion: Always ready to fight, never backs from challenges,
strong and rightly known as the king of the jungle.
Dog: Known for loyalty and friendliness.
Elephant: Hardworking animal capable of performing
hardcore work.
Cows: Known for love and loyalty.
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Dolphin: Known for selflessness and helpfulness.
Butterfly: Has the ability to transform from one stage to
another and always waiting to fly beautifully.
Ant: Known for being a hard worker and for the ability to
carry weights twice their weight.
Owl: Wise creatures known for seeing bigger pictures.
Dove: Known for peace and non-violence.
Chameleon: Jells well in all environments. Also considered
to be sneaky. - This animal can be avoided.
Snake: Known for being tricky - This animal should be
avoided.
Tortoise: Known for being lethargic and sluggish. - This
animal should be avoided.
Sample answer:
I would like to be reborn as a lion. A lion is known for its
love for challenges and its pride. It goes for what it wants
and it can thrive in a battle (or challenge) which is why I
want to be a lion.
10. Will you lie for the company under any circumstances?
To be honest, this question is not commonly asked
anymore. However, just be prepared for this question. It is
a tricky one to answer as you have the question of integrity
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and the company benefits in line. The best thing to do here
is to be diplomatic.
Sample answer:
I believe in the principle of honesty. So, my willingness to
be a part of the lie would depend on the situation and the
outcomes associated with it. If my lie will not jeopardize
anyone and brings a positive result for the company and the
employees, then I can be a part of it. However, I do not feel
good about lying.

Brainteasers HR Interview Questions

1. What do you think is better - being perfect and delivering
late or being good and delivering on time?

Brainteasers
Back up your opinion with certain examples and answer
what according to you is right.
Here is one possible answer:
I believe that it is always better to be good and deliver on
time. Time is money to the organization. If we are good and
on time, then there is always room for improvement and

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enhancements. But if we deliver it late, then no amount of
perfection can make up for the time lost.

2. Judys mother had 4 children. The eldest one was

April, the second child was May and the third child was
June. What was the name of the fourth child?
This is a very simple question. Yet some people find it
confusing when they hear it for the first time or possibly
due to the stress of interviews. Think twice before
answering. Never say that you do not know. At least try
solving.

The answer is Judy.

3. How many times in a day does the clock s hand

overlap?
While hearing this question for the first time, it might
sound very simple but it could also be complex.
Interviewers do not generally look for the correct answers.
They would just want to see how well you are capable of
analyzing a problem and what is your thought process to
approach a problem.
Some tips to answer this question:
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Take time to analyze the answer.
Note down your thought process while answering.
Show that you are actually in the process of solving a
problem.
Do not blurt out answers without thinking.
Do not say I dont know without even trying.
Sample answer:
We know that we have 24 hours in a day. The hand first
overlaps at 12:00, then at 1:05, 2:10, 3.15, 4:20, 5:25, 6:30,
7:35, 8:40, 9:45 and 10:50 two times in a day. There will be
no overlap at 11:55 because the hour hand is moving
towards 12 while the minute hand is at 11. This sums up the
result to 22.

4. You have only two vessels of 3l and 5l volume and you

are given an unending supply of water. Can you find out
how to get 4l of water just by using these two vessels?
Take time to analyze the question. Do not think silently. Let
the interviewer know of your thought process.

The answer to this question is:

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First, fill the 3l vessel with water.
Transfer all the water from the 3l vessel into the 5l vessel.
Refill the 3l vessel again and pour it off into 5l vessel jug
till it is full.
In the 3l vessel, we now have 1-litre of water available.
Empty the water from the 5l vessel completely.
Pour the 1-litre water from 3l vessel to 5l vessel.
Fill the 3l vessel with water and pour this into the 5l
vessel. We now have 4l of water in the 5l vessel. Salary
Related Questions

1. What to expect?
These kinds of questions are asked to find out if the
interviewers can afford to hire you based on their budget
and the range that they wish to offer. They want to ensure
that your expectations and the range provided by the
company are aligned and you are satisfied with it. It is very
important to know and realize yourself worthwhile
answering these questions especially when your
expectations are more than what they are expecting to
provide.

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You do not want to come across as a money-minded person
nor do you want to come across as a saint who is happy
with being underpaid. Also, this is the part where your
negotiation skills also come into play.

Salary Questions
2. What is your current salary?
This question is asked to make sure that the money that you
make in your current position falls within the budget that
the interviewers want to provide you with.
Try your best to avoid telling your current salary.
In the current hiring market, companies do not add
anything more than 35%-40% of the current salary.
Only in some cases where you are found to be the most
perfect fit after excelling in all the rounds of the interview,
the companies would be willing to offer you more hikes.
Some companies have a specified range dedicated to a
particular position.
However, the job of the recruiter is to hire a candidate who
can do more at less cost. Hence, disclosing your current
income might land you in an unfavorable position.

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Some tips to answer this would be:

Research about the salary provided by the company to that

particular job role either by checking on websites like
Glassdoor, Indeed or by connecting with people working in
that company on Linkedin.
Avoid stating your current income.
Ask the interviewer what is the range that he/she is
providing for the role.
Do not lie.
Sample answer:
I am not allowed to disclose my current salary information
as my employer considers it confidential information and I
am bound to that agreement. However, if you share the
range that you would be provided for this position, I can let
you know if my salary is in that range. Or I can also give a
salary range that is based on my research of the company
and based on my skills.

3. What is your salary expectation?

You have to answer this question carefully as you do not
want to get underpaid for the job role at the end of the day.

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Some tips to answer this question:
Research about the salary range the company is providing
for the position.
Try to get a range from the interviewer and see if you are
okay with it. If the interviewer still insists on you providing
a number first then give a range that you are looking for.
You should be ready for negotiation, hence consider a
range where you are okay with even if salary gets
negotiated.
Do not simply blurt out a range. Explain why you deserve
it.

Sample answer:
I have been in the software development industry for
around 6 years. I have worked on developing and launching
so many projects and have come a long way from being a
fresher. I have also demonstrated leadership capabilities
which I think will also be an added asset for you along with
my technical prowess. Considering all this and also based
on my research, I think if my compensation falls in the
range of ₹15,00,000- ₹20,00,000 then it won t be a bad
idea.

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4. How much do you think you should be paid by looking
at your qualifications?
By asking this question, the interviewer checks if the
candidates are aware of their self-worth and indirectly want
to know what money you are expecting. Do not be humble
and modest while answering this question. You should sell
yourself and prove that you are aware of what you are
worth.

Some tips to answer this question:

Research about what is the current market trend for the

skills and capabilities that you possess.
Let the interviewer know that you have great skills by
really selling yourself.
Do not undermine or downplay your skills just to please the
recruiter.
Do not say a specific amount right away. Back it up with
why you think you are worthy of that money.
Sample answer:

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I have been in the software development industry for
around 6 years. I have worked on developing and launching
so many projects and have come a long way from being a
fresher. I have also demonstrated leadership capabilities
which I think will also be an added asset for you along with
my technical prowess. Considering all this and also based
on my research, I think if my compensation falls in the
range of ₹15,00,000- ₹20,00,000 then it wont be a bad idea.

We have seen what are the most commonly asked HR

interview questions, why they are being asked, some tips to
answer each question, and also possible sample answers to
them. The list is quite comprehensive. Sometimes, an HR
might also ask role-specific questions to know how well you
have understood the job role. The questions asked during
this round might seem to be a general casual discussion, but
you have to be well prepared to answer this as the HR round
is the most important round and the only step away from
your dream job. The below image is the summary of all the
tips that you can utilize to ace this interview. Interview
Preparation

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What is a Technical Interview?
Technical interviews are a part of the hiring process for
technical professionals: it's a highly focused and rigorous
process that assesses your technical skills, personality, and
problem-solving abilities. In the same vein as "show, don't
tell," you need to demonstrate your skills to the interviewer,
rather than just stating them. The purpose of a technical
interview isn't to trick you with riddles, brainteasers, or
impossible questions, but rather to see how you tackle real-
world problems, such as those you may encounter once you
get hired. For the majority of us, technical interviews are a
nightmare come true (with 3-4 interview rounds, remote
coding challenges, and even full-day onsite interviews).
Even though they are intimidating, it is much easier when
you know what to expect and have invested time into
interview preparation.

Technical Interviews are notoriously unpredictable. As an

applicant, you are likely to encounter some of the standard
technical interview questions from different categories
(think of behavioral questions, questions regarding
education, situation-based questions, questions about one's
technical knowledge, experience, certifications, knowledge
of project management systems, etc.). Here are a few:

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 ⦁ Which programming languages do you use regularly in
your work?
⦁ Do you have any technical certifications that make you
qualified for this job?
⦁ Can you explain the most rewarding project you have
worked on so far? Can you elaborate on your part in
it?
⦁ What steps do you take to ensure accurate estimates for
a project?
⦁ Are you familiar with two-tier architecture? Explain its
elements and uses.

How to Prepare for a Technical Interview?

Listed below are a few tips for interviewing for technical
positions:
An important step is to review the job description to
determine what you need to study. This may involve
learning data structures, coding in a specific language, or
using business intelligence tools.

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Explain your approach to solving problems and logical
reasoning. This points out your problem-solving and
critical thinking abilities to a hiring manager.
Do not hesitate to ask for more information if you do not
understand the question. In case you do not know the
answer to a question, tell the interviewer or ask probing
questions to learn more. This may aid you in finding the
right answer.
Attempt coding assignments and brain teasers to improve
your programming skills.

Good Luck and go get your dream job!

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