Burlington Coat Factory offers ongoing training and education initiatives. They support their employees and help them succeed and thrive. Burlington Coat Factory employees are often promoted within the company. If you plan to pursue a leadership role in a retail environment, you may find an opportunity to do so with this company. Mentioning your goal to your interviewer could also increase your chances of being hired.

However, moving up the ladder may not be every employee's goal. You may intend to use this job as a starting point for your career or as a way to gain work experience before starting a career in another industry. If that's your plan, be honest. The hiring manager will likely be happy to gain a dedicated employee for the next few years. However, the interviewer would probably prefer that you would be open to exploring a leadership role in the future, even if it's not in your plans right now.