What is your long-range career objective?
Onboarding new employees is time-consuming and costly, so the interviewer wants to ensure that this role will be a long-term fit for you. Be open with the interviewer about your dreams within this company on a long-term basis. Share what promotions you hope to eventually receive and discuss what you wish to learn from being a part of their organization. The key to answering this question is to express to the interviewer that you plan to be employed by the company for many years.
"While visiting your company website, I noticed that you have some leadership opportunities available in several locations. I would love to work my way into a management or leadership role with your organization and would be willing to relocate to do so. I really like what your organization stands for, and I hope to see a current fit, and future growth, here."
"That is a great question! I see myself leading a small team of like-minded and passionate individuals who enjoy the work we accomplish together. I also see myself working closely with a charity to give back to the community."
Community answers are written by other candidates practicing this set. Reading how others frame the same question is one of the fastest ways to sharpen your own.
Anonymous Answer
My current goal is to explore, develop skills, and better myself. In the long-range, I want to have gained experience in leading and managing projects. I will be looking for opportunities to expand my responsibilities within this role to work toward my goal.
Stephanie's Feedback
Once again, this is a great start, but I suggest being more specific. For example, you mention a goal of exploring and developing new skills. What specific skills are you working to develop? What role would you like to be in within the next 5 years? What about 10 years? Painting a clearer picture of your career goals will help your interviewers learn more about you and your long-term goals and interests.
