TISS HRM-LR Interview: Navigating Ethics, Finance & Emotional Intelligence
Candidate Profile
- Background: Undergraduate degree in Finance with a minor in Economics
- Work Experience: 2 years in financial analytics and consulting
- Academics:
- 10th Grade: 91%
- 12th Grade: 93%
- Graduation CGPA: 8.4
- Course Applied: MA in Human Resource Management & Labour Relations (HRM-LR)
- Location of Interview: Mumbai
- Panel Composition: Three panelists (P1, P2, P3)
Interview Questions & Candidate’s Approach
🧊 Icebreaker & Profile-Based Questions
P1: What is your graduation?
📌 Tip: Keep it brief but contextual. Include your major, university name (if asked), and any special academic interests or projects.
📊 Technical & Conceptual Questions
- P1: How do you assess the financial health of a firm?
- P1: Difference between cash flow and fund flow?
- P1: Difference between HRD and HRM?
- P1: What are the aspects of HRD? Explain them one by one with examples.
- P1: Do you feel trade unions have lost their relevance? Why?
- P1: Name a CPI-affiliated trade union.
- P1: How would you increase women’s participation in the firm as an HR?
📌 Tip: Provide examples, real-world references, and policy awareness. Be balanced in opinions—especially when discussing trade unions and HR interventions.
💡 Behavioural & Emotional Intelligence
- P2: What are the qualities of a good HR manager?
- P2: What is emotional intelligence? Can it be increased over time?
- P2: What is emotional quotient (EQ)? What is social quotient (SQ)?
📌 Tip: Define clearly and use real-life applications or leadership examples. Demonstrate understanding of human dynamics and organizational behavior.
🌱 General Awareness & Policy Questions
- P3: What is sustainable development?
- P3: But we see trees being cut everywhere. How is it sustainable then?
- P3: What is the Environmental Protection Act?
- P3: What is the Wildlife Protection Act?
- P3: What is CSR?
📌 Tip: Connect concepts to legislation and SDG relevance. Know landmark laws (like EPA 1986, WPA 1972), and relate them to corporate responsibility and governance issues.
🔄 Candidate’s Turn – Asking the Right Questions
📌 Tip: Always prepare 1–2 thoughtful questions. You could ask about field immersion programs, industry tie-ups, or recent changes in the TISS HRM-LR curriculum.
🔑 Key Takeaways for Aspirants
- ✅ Prepare conceptual clarity in both your undergrad discipline and HR basics
- ✅ Stay updated on laws, acts, and socio-political frameworks
- ✅ Develop a balanced perspective on ethical issues
- ✅ Reflect on real-world HR strategies and business cases
- ✅ Be ready to connect emotional intelligence with HR leadership
🛡️ Disclaimer
The above interview experience is based on real candidate interactions collected from various sources. To ensure privacy, some details such as location, industry specifics, and numerical figures have been altered. However, the core questions and insights remain authentic. These stories are intended for educational purposes and do not claim to represent official views of any institution. Any resemblance to actual individuals is purely coincidental.
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