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Question 2 of 35 for our ICON Mock Interview

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Question 2 of 35

How does this position at ICON plc fit into your career goals?

At ICON plc, long-term success with clients is reliant on long-lasting relationships. To accomplish this, high employee morale and low turnover play an integral role. If they are to seriously consider you to join their team, your interviewer needs to be assured that you see this role at ICON plc as a long-term fit for your career goals.

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How to Answer: How does this position at ICON plc fit into your career goals?

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  • 2. How does this position at ICON plc fit into your career goals?

      Why the Interviewer Asks This Question

      At ICON plc, long-term success with clients is reliant on long-lasting relationships. To accomplish this, high employee morale and low turnover play an integral role. If they are to seriously consider you to join their team, your interviewer needs to be assured that you see this role at ICON plc as a long-term fit for your career goals.

      Written by Ryan Brunner on June 9th, 2022

      How to Answer

      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. Feel free to be open about where you want your career to be 5, 10, and even 20 years down the road, especially if you can point out how working for ICON plc will take you there.

      Written by Ryan Brunner on June 9th, 2022

      1st Answer Example

      "My primary goal in my career as an HR professional is to eventually work my way from an Administrator to an HR Partner. From what I've read and learned today about what ICON plc offers, there is a strong path towards those goals and I am excited about what this position has to offer."

      Written by Ryan Brunner on June 9th, 2022

      2nd Answer Example

      "My primary career goal is to find a position where I can stay long term. Because ICON plc has such a strong reputation for workplace culture and a great industry reputation built on growth, it fits perfectly with my desires for a long-term fit."

      Written by Ryan Brunner on June 9th, 2022