What questions does HR ask to a fresher in a software job interview for a Java developer position?

In a software job interview for a Java developer position, HR professionals often ask questions tailored to assess the candidate's technical knowledge, problem-solving skills, and ability to work in a team.

For a Software Job interview an HR can ask following questions:

  • Tell me something about yourself?
  • What are your strengths?
  • What are your biggest weaknesses?
  • Why do you want to join our organization?
  • Why should we hire you?
  • What is the most challenging project you have done?
  • Tell us about your most successful project?
  • What is the latest technology that you have learnt?
  • What will you do if you are asked to work in an area that you have never worked before?
  • How do you work with a colleague who is not strong in technology?
  • Do you like working in backend or front-end?
  • What is your favorite programming language?
  • On a scale of 1-10 rate yourself in Java or any other technology?
  • What do you do to keep yourself updated with the latest technology?
  • How much salary are you expecting?
  • How soon can you join?
  • How do you resolve conflicts with team members?
  • Have you received any awards?
  • How do you solve performance issues in code?
  • What is the process of software development at your organization?
  • Why did you stay for short time in your last job?
  • How do you handle mistakes in your work?
  • Do you have any suggestions for our company’s products?
  • Why there is gap of one year in your work experience?
  • How long do you commit to work with our company?
  • Will you be able to perform under pressure?
  • How are your communication skills?
  • You lack experience for this position. How will you compensate for this?
  • What kind of team member you cannot work with?
  • Do you have any friend in our company?
  • Will you be able to work late hours or on weekends?
  • Will you be able to work independently?
  • How did you hear about us?
  • What are you looking for in a new position?
  • What do you know about our company?