At Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, we seek to hire individuals who have ambitions of growing their careers. Where do you see yourself in 3-5 years?

"In 3-5 years, I would like to see my career with Cedars-Sinai Medical Center include a path towards a leadership role. I am enrolled in leadership and communications courses to gain the skills needed to be a leader. I am keen on paving a long-term career in the healthcare industry and would love the opportunity to do that here."

"One of the attractive points of working for Cedars-Sinai Medical Center is that you care about the growth of your employees. I'm motivated to learn and am looking for a long-term fit. In 3-5 years, I'd like to be grounded in the clinic, learn about the operations and your patient base, and earn certifications that would help the unit advance. I want to get involved in some of the local volunteer organizations. I speak Spanish and am interested in urban outreach, so it would be nice to do something formal in the context of health education or fundraising."

Focus on describing your professional goals for the next five years and how you will achieve your goals. If you are new to the industry, you may plan to gain experience and take continuing education courses. If you have been in your career for a while, you may have aspirations to move into a leadership position. Whatever your goals are, let the interviewer know you plan to be with Cedars-Sinai in the next 3 to 5 years.

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