How does this position fit into your career goals?
As your interview with Gilead Sciences progresses, you might notice that a common theme your interviewer will try to hit on is that you will be a long-term fit. In posing this question to you, they're hoping to hear that you've done your homework on the position, department, and company as a whole and that you see joining Gilead Sciences as a great long-term fit for yourself.
"Heading into my career, I'm ideally looking for exposure to a dynamic team with a lot of experience developing new drugs and bringing clinical trials to fruition. Gilead Sciences has a fantastic track record of this. From what I have learned today from you and your team, it sounds like I'll have great exposure and will be able to help carve my career path. That excites me so much."
"While I wasn't formally seeking a new position when I found out about this position at Gilead Sciences, the job itself just checked so many boxes for how I am looking to grow and advance in my career that I decided to apply. As you can see from my resume, I have many years of experience developing training programs in the industry. I see this as my chance to lead training activities and guide the future of training with a highly successful pharmaceutical company."
Before your interview with Gilead Sciences, ensure that the particular position you are interviewing for is a good fit for you. If it is a step up in your career, highlight why that is important to you and how you see this new challenge as one that will keep you engaged for years. If it is a similar role to what you are currently performing, highlight why coming to Gilead is the right move for you. However you answer, be sure to tie the job you are being considered for to what your goals are.
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Anonymous Answer
This position in Gilead is challenging for me, it is a step up in responsibilities regarding specific projects in different therapeutic areas. The position of safety physician fits with my overall career goals, and I am excited about what this position has to offer.
Cindy's Feedback
Good start, but be careful not to undercut the fact that you're ready for the challenge. I've started an example below.
"Although this position will pose a new set of responsibilities, I am more than prepared for that challenge and eager to grow from it. [discuss how your background has prepared you for the position]. Serving as a safety physician will help develop my skills and knowledge and further my career path toward [here, discuss specifically where you see your career leading]. "
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