Have you progressed in your career as you have expected?
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.
"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 for my level of education, experience and ambition."
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Anonymous Answer
Everyone always wishes that their career would have progressed a lot further or a lot faster than it has. I am happy with the progression of my career, I never really pictured myself in the oil and gas industry but I am happy that my career progression has put me in the oil and gas industry as I like to be challenged with my knowledge.
Kristine's Feedback
Good start, but it seems the first two sentences may seem contradictory. I reworded your response slightly to help with clarity. If you envisioned your career progressing differently, you might mention it. You can also talk about what you would like to see in the future.
I think many people would like for their career to progress further or faster than it has. Overall, I am happy with the progression of my career, though I never really pictured myself in the oil and gas industry. Ultimately, I am pleased that my career veered into the oil and gas industry, as I like challenges and learning opportunities.
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