Where do you imagine your career taking you in the next five years?

Questions such as this gauge how far ahead you are thinking about your career. How you answer will inform them of your ambition or the lack thereof. Align your pursuits with what this opportunity has to offer. There are many proposition statements on their website to recruit career-minded professionals. Study what they advertise and the language they use, and try to incorporate their language into your own while formulating your answer.

Here are several of Prudential's proposition statements combined to guide your answer: "Your life and your goals are just that - yours. We encourage people to work on projects that matter to them personally, connecting the dots to the company's goals, in order to make a real difference. We encourage employees to be vocal about their aspirations and skills, empowering them to control their careers at Prudential. We also understand that our employees have a life beyond the office. That's why we give you the flexibility to succeed both personally and professionally. Managers, mentors and sponsors are readily available to guide you, but you'll be free to choose where your career goes."

While preparing for your interview, you'll want to present yourself as a professional in every way. Keep in mind that your surroundings are also a reflection of you as a professional. Wear appropriate professional clothing suited to the role. Additionally, you'll want the interviewer's focus to be on you and not your background. Make sure your space is organized, free of distractions, and work-appropriate.