Interview Q&A / HR & Behavioral
HR & Behavioral interview questions
Tell me about yourself, strengths, weaknesses and situation questions, with sample answers.
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- If you had to choose, would you prefer development, testing or support, and why?
State your preference with a reason tied to your skills, then make clear you are open to any role the company assigns and that every role teaches something useful. Flexibility matters for freshers.
IntermediateQuick answer1 min read - Would you accept a salary lower than your expectation?
Say you are flexible if the role offers strong learning and growth, explain what matters most to you, and ask whether there is a review after training or the first year. Do not sound desperate or rigid.
IntermediateQuick answer1 min read - Would you be okay waiting on the bench before you get a project?
Yes, and explain how you would use the time well, by learning the company's tools, earning internal certifications, helping teams and staying in touch with resource managers.
IntermediateQuick answer1 min read - Would you be okay working on a technology you did not choose, like a legacy system or testing?
Say yes and mean it. Explain that every technology teaches fundamentals, give an example of learning something you did not pick, and add that you will keep improving your other skills in your own time.
IntermediateQuick answer1 min read