If you are interested in moving up into a coveted journalism position with the NY Times, you might want to mention that in your interview, and the steps you hope to take to get there. As detailed on their website, "Most roles don't require a journalism background. A small number of roles work directly with the newsroom, and in those instances some prior experience with journalism may help. Nevertheless, a passion for journalism's mission of seeking the truth and helping people understand the world is a must for every role. We will consider you for any role we believe you would fit, but we'll always check with you to gauge your interest before we move forward. We offer 8,000 in annual tuition reimbursement and free access to online learning, as well as many in-house resources for employee training, career growth and skill development."

"Well, my professor in college had a formative talk with me once. They were something of a mentor for me, and they once said that I had a keen eye for those who carried wisdom and knowledge and that I have a natural tendency to gravitate towards such individuals. They told me to sharpen that talent, gave me a list of colleagues whom I should network with, and that this path would lead me to a path of continual learning. And that is what I have tried to do since then. So, when I saw on The New York Times careers site how valued the mentoring is, and the educational offerings they have, this just fueled that mission even more. I look at The NY Times as a reliable source of information, which exercises wisdom in how they seek and share information. So, pursuing a position here, I would consider my next educational pursuit."