Hays Hr Interview Questions
& Process
Real candidates share what happened, how many rounds they had,
and how the experience turned out.
Based on 14 interview experiences · FREE TO READ
Candidate interview experiences
First-hand accounts from people who interviewed at Hays.
Hays
Human Resources
Entry Average Negative experience No offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Technical screen
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical
The interview felt more like an interrogation than a chat. It was set up the late afternoon before, and I was told I hadn't researched the company enough. They said they'd give me a chance to study and would get back to me the next day.
Confirmed questions3 questions
- What's your understanding of our company?
- What are your thoughts on this specific role?
- How do you think you can contribute to our company?
Hays
Human Resources
Entry Average Negative experience No offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Phone screen
Interview formats
Behavioral Other
The recruiter called and then I had a phone screen. During the phone screen, they asked for the last 4 digits of my social security number. When I asked why, they said it was just part of the process. This made me very uncomfortable as I've never been asked this before.
Confirmed questions2 questions
- Could you introduce yourself?
- What are the last 4 digits of your SSN?
Hays
Human Resources
Mid Average Positive experience No offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Phone screen
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical
It was a good meeting with a Qualified Recruiter who has a background in HR and Recruitment. They know the market well and explained potential roles. They were thorough about the process and how they engage in presenting my profile to clients. They went in depth into my resume to ask about tasks and achievements, and raised questions about challenges. They also asked about my interests and motivations, and my preferences for roles, location, or opportunities.
Confirmed questions5 questions
- Can you introduce yourself and highlight your key contributions to previous roles?
- Could you elaborate on the specific tasks you handled and your accomplishments in your past positions?
- What have been some of the most significant challenges you've encountered professionally?
Hays Hr Interview Questions
Quoted word for word from Hays interview reports.
“What are the last 4 digits of your SSN?”
Read reports →“What is your notice period?”
Read reports →“What makes you want to pursue a year-long placement over summer experience?”
Read reports →“What was your reasoning behind choosing your degree?”
Read reports →“What is it like to work in Consulting?”
Read report →“How would you handle the differences between Australian and UK HR practices?”
Read report →“Why are you looking to make a change?”
Read report →“Regarding the client's job, what are the similarities?”
Read report →“What's your motivation for wanting to join Hays?”
Read report →Formats, difficulty and experience
Across all 14 Hays interview reports.