19 Common Recruiting & Human Resources Interview Questions

These are some of the most common interview questions for candidates who are looking for jobs in the recruiting and human resources field:

1. What is your favorite part of the job?
2. What are the most important skills to have in this role?
3. What is a typical day like for someone in this position?
4. What are the primary responsibilities of this position?
5. What are the most important qualities for someone to succeed in this role?
6. How would you describe your management style?
7. How do you measure success?
8. How would you handle a situation where an employee was not performing well?
9. How would you describe your ideal work environment?
10. What specific experiences have you had that make you a good fit for the position we're hiring for?
11. What are your career goals for the next 5 years? 10 years?
12. What do you believe is the best way to improve yourself professionally?
13. What are your strengths?
14. What are your weaknesses?
15. What is your biggest accomplishment?
16. Why are you looking for a new job?
17. What makes you excited about this position?
18. How would you describe the ideal candidate for this job?
19. Do you have any questions for me at this time?