How does this position fit into your career goals?
Is this particular position a good fit? Is it a step up in your career or - a stagnant move that you are just complacent with taking until something better comes along? Assure the interviewer that this position will be challenging for you, is a step up in responsibilities, and that it fits with your overall career goals.
"My primary goal in my career as a flight attendant is to become a senior team member and eventually train others in the airline industry. I feel that what Delta Air Lines offers is a strong path towards those goals and I am excited about what this position has to offer."
"This position offers the next steps in my career, and the growth that I am ready for. I have spent the last couple of years attending additional coursework to get me here and I'm excited to show Delta Air Lines what I can do!"
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A career in aviation has always been exciting. My primary goal as a flight attendant is to become a senior and then train others to uphold Delta's mission. This position offers me another chance to see the world and all of its people by air.
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Employers often ask this question auto gain a clearer insight into your future goals and how those goals match up with the position you're applying for. Your response indicates that you want to advance in the flight attendant role, but adding more detail can make your answer more impactful. Where possible, draw connections between your career goals and the skills or traits required by the job description for the role you're applying to. Talking about the skills you will gain in the role you're applying to and how they'd help you to become a respected trainer/senior flight attendant helps the interviewer see that this role would be important in your career journey.
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