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HR & Behavioral Interview Questions Explained

HR questions are not random. They are designed to understand how you think and work with others.

Common HR questions

  • Tell me about yourself
  • What are your strengths and weaknesses?
  • Why do you want this job?

How to answer behavioral questions

Behavioral questions are about real situations. Use this simple structure:

  • Situation – what happened
  • Action – what you did
  • Result – what you learned

If you don’t have experience

It’s okay to talk about:

  • College projects
  • Internships
  • Group work or volunteering

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