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Tips & guidance before job interview

Niamh

Hi everyone :)

So I've recently obtained my Level 3 in HR Practice, I've never worked in HR before but I'm very eager to get myself into the profession.

I've got a job interview coming up this Wednesday for a HR admin role and I'm quite nervous. This is the first interview I've managed to bag for a HR role (putting it down to the lack of experience in the sector) so I'm going in blind as to the type of questions that'll be asked. When I spoke to a member of the HR team confirming my attendance, they told me there would be a short task on the day. Can anyone advice me on what this task may be? I want this so badly and I don't want to go in there and freeze or look silly and unprofessional. 

So any tips and guidance would be greatly appreciated,  thank you!

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  • Hi Niamh,

    Congratulations on getting the interview.

    The recruiting manager will see from your CV that you do not have any HR experience, but I would expect them to ask you about what you studied on your level 3 - what you enjoyed and why, how you think you might put what you have learnt into practice etc. I expect that they will want to know if you are a fit for the organisation - they will probably want to see that you are willing to learn and will bring the attributes that they are looking for - so for example if the job advert/role profile talks about specific attributes that they are looking for then prepare some examples of where you have demonstrated that in either previous work experience or in your studies.

    In terms of the task, it could be anything but I think Julia's guess is probably right - some type of exercise that asks you to prioritise the tasks, it may test your written skills - eg write a letter to change someones salary etc.

    They probably are not looking for perfect - they know you dont have any HR experience but they will be looking to see how you approach the task. So take a deep breath, take your time to read through all the instructions before you start and dont rush it.

    Just because this is a job that you really want, you shouldnt approach it any different from any other interview (I am sure that you normally act professionally and dont look silly!). Show your passion for why you want to make HR your career and let your personality show through.

    Good luck!
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  • Hi Niamh,

    Congratulations on getting the interview.

    The recruiting manager will see from your CV that you do not have any HR experience, but I would expect them to ask you about what you studied on your level 3 - what you enjoyed and why, how you think you might put what you have learnt into practice etc. I expect that they will want to know if you are a fit for the organisation - they will probably want to see that you are willing to learn and will bring the attributes that they are looking for - so for example if the job advert/role profile talks about specific attributes that they are looking for then prepare some examples of where you have demonstrated that in either previous work experience or in your studies.

    In terms of the task, it could be anything but I think Julia's guess is probably right - some type of exercise that asks you to prioritise the tasks, it may test your written skills - eg write a letter to change someones salary etc.

    They probably are not looking for perfect - they know you dont have any HR experience but they will be looking to see how you approach the task. So take a deep breath, take your time to read through all the instructions before you start and dont rush it.

    Just because this is a job that you really want, you shouldnt approach it any different from any other interview (I am sure that you normally act professionally and dont look silly!). Show your passion for why you want to make HR your career and let your personality show through.

    Good luck!
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