The hiring managers want assurance that you see yourself working for the company long-term. They also want evidence that your career goals match what EY can offer you now and years into the future.

When hearing your response, the decision-makers should feel confident that the company can support you and your career desires now and into the future.

If you're unsure of what qualifies as a long-term career goal, consider a few of these examples:

- Earning a degree or upgrading your existing education
- Growing a network of followers through consistent thought leadership
- Changing careers to a new industry that excites you
- Figuring out your ultimate dream job and taking action steps to get there

There are a few pitfalls to avoid when answering this question:

1) Giving an unrealistic response. For instance, "My long-term goal is to work my way up the ladder to becoming the next CEO in 12 months."

2) Giving a response that's unrelated to the job. For instance, "My long-term goal is to live overseas teaching English."

3) Giving an answer that shows a lack of preparedness. For instance, "I'm not sure where I'd like to be in the long term. I mean, I definitely don't know the future."

The decision-makers at EY want to be clear on how this job fits your long-term goals. Showing personal and professional clarity is the key to a great answer. Here is a simple framework to help you form a response:

"In the long term, I would like to (insert your goal). So far, I have (describe the action steps you've taken so far). To meet this goal, I plan to (discuss the action steps you plan to take)."

The average HireVue interview takes approximately 30 minutes to complete. This one-way video interview typically includes 3-5 questions. Depending on the HireVue parameters set by EY, the asynchronous interview platform will generally give you 30 seconds to prepare a response and up to 2 minutes to answer each question. It's important to note that HireVue stops recording as soon as your time limit is up, so it's better to run under time than overtime.

"After completing my CPA designation, my immediate goal is to secure a full-time position with Ernst and Young, earning a spot as an Associate Consultant. I aim to progress through various consulting positions with EY, eventually earning my way to an Associate Director Role, then Partner. During that time, I will continue to grow essential skills and knowledge in management consulting. I will also expand my experience with ERP and finance transformation implementation initiatives and projects. My passion for audit, participating in client engagements, and natural leadership tendencies will help me reach my professional goals."