Have you progressed in your career as you have expected?
Your interviewer wants to know whether you will be happy in the role you're interviewing for. Understanding your relative level of satisfaction with your career journey offers insight into whether you would be fulfilled if offered the role at Lockheed Martin and how well you might handle any unexpected setbacks in the future.
"Overall, my career has progressed a touch slower than I would have liked. I have held a couple of positions that didn't offer the growth and learning that I was expecting; however, I have bounced back nicely. I feel that this particular position would take my career exactly where it should be."
"Yes, I am happy with my career progression. I have always been the type to set out a detailed plan for myself and take the required action steps to get there. This position is most definitely in line with my expected career progression and there are many amazing opportunities at Lockheed Martin to support my long-term career goals."
Career progression can be a touchy subject, especially if you feel that your career hasn't progressed as well as you would have liked. Talk to the interviewer about your career progression and what you would like to see in the future. Remember to keep your answer brief and avoid using your interview to rehash missed promotions or other negative events from your professional history.
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Anonymous Answer
I'd say my career hasn't quite progressed as expected. I started as a general mechanic 1, in government contracting, where opportunities to advance were few, and was difficult to map out a fitting advancement path. It wasn't till I accepted a challenge to stand up a remote operation as a lead electrician that I found the right mentorship that has equipped me with the tools to propel me into leadership roles.
Marcie's Feedback
Great response. Can you talk a bit more about the mentorship? Can you also talk about some of the leadership roles you have held? The more details you can provide, the better, and always try to connect them back to what the interviewer is looking for. Nice job!
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