Do you have a long-range career objective in security services?
Allied Universal has many available options for growing your career within their organization. If you are unsure of the opportunities available to you, visit their careers website, and search around their current openings. By doing this exercise, you can learn a lot about what will be available to you now and in the future.
One of the objectives of this question is for the interviewer to get an idea if this role and industry are a long-term fit for you. Be open with the interviewer about your ambitions within Allied Universal on a short and long-term basis. Share what promotions you hope to eventually receive and discuss what you wish to learn from being a part of their organization.
"I am a committed employee, as you can see from the six years I have spent with my current company and the five years tenure in the role before. Now, I am looking to make a long-term career change into a company like Allied Universal that offers more growth opportunities within security services. While browsing your website, I set my eyes on a Corporate Security Officer Trainer opportunity. This role is one that I would like to earn my way into, over the years, with your support."
"My long-term goal within security services is to move into a field-based training role, ideally working with new security recruits. I know there is a long way to go to get there, so my initial goal is to earn a senior security guard opportunity. I love that you advertise promoting from within, and I look forward to the opportunity to rise through the ranks here at Allied Universal."
Allied Universal invests a lot of time and money in hiring and training its employees. The interviewer would like to hear that you have long-term career goals with their agency to determine if you will be worth their investment. Focus on assuring the interviewer that you will be a long-term employee if hired.
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Anonymous Answer
I do, I would like to work for Allied in a Supervisory role.
Stephanie's Feedback
That's great that you have your sight set on growth within this organization. However, I suggest developing your response more. What do you hope to accomplish? Why do you want to be in a leadership role?
