What goals would you like to accomplish while working for The Hershey Company?
How you answer this question will inform them of how career oriented you are. Most career minded professionals have a five-year career plan in which they lay out the goals and achievements they hope to reach, moving them closer to their end goals. They'll also constantly revise their career plans, adjusting time frames and setting out new goals as they accomplish each milestone. So, they're interested in hearing how growing within their company fits into your plans. It's also an indicator of why you are pursuing their opportunity over another. It's important to do your company research before interviewing and identify how they will help you reach your goals.
"After looking through your careers I was excited to find out that your mission is very much in line with my career goals. Your leadership development program is exactly what I need to improve my management and team building skills. I want to grow my career in merchandising, eventually moving into a management role. I feel confident that working for you will help me to cultivate my skills so that I can take my career to that next step."
"My primary career goal is to find a position where I can stay long term while making an impact on the company's profitability. Because The Hershey Company has such a strong reputation for workplace culture, it fits perfectly with my desires for a long-term fit."
