How does this position with Cardinal Health fit into your career goals?
Many career advancement opportunities exist within the organization. For example, you may be interviewing for a sales consultant position with the goal of advancing to a regional sales director position during your tenure. That goal can be made possible with mentorship, training, and coaching along the way. Your interviewer wants to know how this role fits your ultimate career goals, as they are looking to hire a long-term employee who is motivated to grow professionally.
"My primary goal in my career as an HR professional is to eventually work my way from administrator level to HR partner. I feel that what Cardinal Health offers is a strong path towards those goals and I am excited about what this position has to offer."
"My primary career goal is to find a position where I can stay long term. Because Cardinal Health has such a strong reputation for workplace culture, it fits perfectly with my desires for a long-term fit."
Before your interview, do your research and discover the potential opportunities down the road that you feel would be a good fit for your career trajectory. Then, openly discuss your goals and how this position will help you achieve them. Assure the interviewer that this position will be challenging, is a step up in responsibilities, and fits your overall career goals.
"This position with Cardinal Health perfectly fits into my career goals. My goal is to work in a leadership position, and your job description says you offer room for advancement and educational incentives to do so. I look forward to the opportunity for a long-term career with Cardinal Health."
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Anonymous Answer
My primary career goal is to find a position where I can stay long-term. Because Cardinal Health has such a strong reputation for workplace culture, it fits perfectly with my desire for a long-term fit.
Jaymie's Feedback
It's always good to assure the interviewer that you plan to be with the organization long-term. If you have a desired career trajectory, it's also appropriate to share that in your response.
