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Rachel Hills Lowe is a PR and Communications Professional with experience interviewing candidates for copywriting, marketing, and communications positions.
As they state on their career page, "This is the place to start, run, and grow your career." So your interviewer is looking for like-minded individuals who will serve as a long-term fit for the position. This common interview question reveals how career-oriented you are and whether you chose to pursue this position to further your career goals or are just looking for a job.

Rachel Hills Lowe is a PR and Communications Professional with experience interviewing candidates for copywriting, marketing, and communications positions.
"I know that beginning a career opens great mentoring and networking opportunities, so I'm excited to learn firsthand about the industry and where a career with Square could take me. I'm excited to dive deep into your product offerings and services and clarify where I want to be in a few years within the FinTech industry. While I'm open to where my skills and passions will take me in my career, my primary interest lies in product development."

Rachel Hills Lowe is a PR and Communications Professional with experience interviewing candidates for copywriting, marketing, and communications positions.
"Now that I am to the midway point of my career, I am looking for my next move to be my final move until I retire. As a risk analyst, I want to focus on developing my advising skills to provide the best service possible. As I continue to grow in my skills and demonstrate my value, I'd like to move to a managerial role where I could oversee the work of junior analysts and PMs and mentor them towards success."

Kevin Downey has an extensive background in business management, recruiting, branding and marketing. He's volunteered his career coaching services at job fairs, lecturing on interview techniques and crafting winning resumes and cover letters.
Research the typical career trajectory of the position you're applying for. Demonstrate that you're a motivated professional who has reflected on your long-term career goals. When discussing your needs and your ultimate career goals, balance them with the apparent needs of Square. You want this to seem like a mutually beneficial, long-term partnership. When revealing your goals, consider everything that will assure them of the thought you put into this. It is okay to set your sights higher as long as your goals meet those of the organization.

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