Have you ever taken a role in a company that hasn't fit into your long-term career plans?
Most people have taken on a position that was not a fit for them in the end. It's best top openly discuss any positions that you have held that were not a fit. This will assist the interviewer in being able to properly place you within their organization. Be sure to end your answer on a positive note, discussing how you bounced back from the misstep.
"Yes, you will see that from March to May 2007 I held a role as a Business Development Representative with Company XYZ. This particular role was not what I was expecting and had little to do with management and more to do with cold calling onto C-suite level clients. This wasn't nurturing my plan to grow the management side of my career, so I resigned after just 2 months. Luckily I landed a wonderful job immediately after and grew with that company for the following 6 years."
"I have been fortunate to make very well-researched employment decisions so far in my career. I ask a lot of questions in my interviews and take the time to review all contracts before signing them."
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Anonymous Answer
LL - learned all I could learn, not passionate, etc.
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Most people can attest to taking on a role that ultimately wasn't a good fit. You can give this answer greater impact by talking about the position you took, why it turned out not to be the best-fit long-term, and what you learned from it. Doing so shows the interviewer that you're able to turn a less-than-ideal situation into a positive learning experience.
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