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By this time in your career, you should have advanced further. What has slowed down your career progression?

When an interviewer sees slow career progression on your resume, they will immediately want to determine whether this is by your own choice, any outside circumstances, or if you are not motivated to create growth in your career. If your job has progressed slower than you wish, you must be honest with the interviewer when discussing this.

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How to Answer: By this time in your career, you should have advanced further. What has slowed down your career progression?

  • 8. By this time in your career, you should have advanced further. What has slowed down your career progression?

      How to Answer

      When an interviewer sees slow career progression on your resume, they will immediately want to determine whether this is by your own choice, any outside circumstances, or if you are not motivated to create growth in your career. If your job has progressed slower than you wish, you must be honest with the interviewer when discussing this.

      Answer Example

      "I agree with you that my career progression has been slower than some. You will see that between 2001 - 2009 I worked for the same company without an increase in the title. The company was too small to offer a promotion to me as the next level was ownership and the business wasn't for sale. After this, from 2009-2012 I was on leave as I needed to care for my ailing parents. The growth since returning to work has been steady but those years were a bit of a standstill for me. I am ready to spring into action now, and forge ahead in my career."

      Admin

      "I have progressed comfortably in my career as an Administrative Assistant. Although it may not seem as advanced as some, I am content with my progression as it has offered me a manageable pace."

      Manager

      "I agree, I should have seen further career advancement; however, my current organization is a smaller company where the department heads are family members. I do not believe it to be nepotism - simply, I work in a smaller family-run environment and have been there for the past six years. I look forward to furthering career growth with your organization."

      Marketing

      "Early in my career, I was left to care for an elderly, sick parent. Her care required more of me than expected, so I allowed my marketing career to sit and wait. I am happy with that decision. Spending those last precious moments with a loved one is worth the setback."

      Retail

      "I feel that being loyal to the company that has groomed my retail sales career is more important than fast and false growth. I am happy with the progression that my career has offered so far but, yes, I am now ready for advancement."

      Sales

      "It certainly appears that way. However, the compensation structure in the position above mine is not as lucrative. I have been offered a promotion numerous times, but I know full well that my earning potential is greater where I am now."

      Teacher

      "Advancement in the education realm is a funny thing. I quite like the classes that I teach and, yes, I could advance; however, that would require uprooting my family and moving which I am not willing to do. For myself, being content is more important than the advancement shown on my resume."