At BASF SE we try to hire people who want to stay with us long term. What are your long-term career plans and how do we fit into your plans?

How you answer this question will provide insights into the height of your ambition, indicate where you want to direct your career, and how closely your ambitions align with what they offer. Create a five-year plan, further defining your goals and defining how you'll arrive at those goals in attainable steps. Discuss with the interviewer how familiar you are with them, how familiar you are with the position, your longer-term career plans and how they fit into the career path being offered by BASF SE. Assure the interviewer that you are looking for a longer term fit.