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Jacob Keller is an HR Leader with experience hiring engineers and non-technical staff for large tech companies and small start-ups across the United States.
Coinbase seeks to hire the best of the best talent out there. The interviewer asks you this question to get a sense of your professional motivation and ensure that your level of ambition will align with Coinbase's company culture. Discuss your career ambitions as they relate to this role and Coinbase as a company, emphasizing your desire to advance in the role. If you aspire to a manager-level position or seek to increase the number of people you are currently managing, share that with your interviewer. This question is also a great opportunity to ask about opportunities for advancement at Coinbase.

Jacob Keller is an HR Leader with experience hiring engineers and non-technical staff for large tech companies and small start-ups across the United States.
"One of the reasons I was so excited to interview with Coinbase is because of the many growth opportunities you offer your high-performing employees. I'm quite competitive with myself and think I would be motivated by this structure and the opportunity for growth. My biggest ambition is to be awarded a management role in the next three to five years at Coinbase. What's the typical progression for members of this team?"

Rachel Hills Lowe is a PR and Communications Professional with experience interviewing candidates for copywriting, marketing, and communications positions.
"I looked at your online job board to see what types of growth opportunities were available with Coinbase. One role that stood out to me was the Director of Market Intelligence position. Once I have grown with Coinbase's marketing department for a couple of years, I would like to seek to advance in my role and eventually work my way up to a position similar to that. I'd like to learn more about what I can do to prepare myself for that role."

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I want to be a leader in building the future of the financial system and the crypto-economy and I believe Coinbase is the industry leader and has the best people. I want this opportunity to first help Coinbase grow and I believe Coinbase is the right place to do this. This role I hope will lead to bigger leadership opportunities, perhaps establishing new markets and new products.
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Fantastic! This answer is very strong. It shows your enthusiasm and ambition. It also speaks highly of the company which the interviewer will appreciate. Do you want to one day manage others? If so, you might incorporate this desire into your response as well. Excellent job!
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