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Tell me about your dream job.
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The interviewer would like to know how this particular position fits in with your employment goals and dreams.
This open-ended question can be tricky to navigate! First, you need to remember that you are not talking to a friend about all of your hopes and dreams. Instead, you are giving a professional answer that ties into the role in question.
For instance, maybe you want to be a dolphin trainer, but this reception job has nothing to do with dolphins. What do you do? The right approach is to discuss what excites you most about this exact role. Keep your answer brief and focused while showing enthusiasm for the position.
This open-ended question can be tricky to navigate! First, you need to remember that you are not talking to a friend about all of your hopes and dreams. Instead, you are giving a professional answer that ties into the role in question.
For instance, maybe you want to be a dolphin trainer, but this reception job has nothing to do with dolphins. What do you do? The right approach is to discuss what excites you most about this exact role. Keep your answer brief and focused while showing enthusiasm for the position.
Example #1
"My dream job is to work for a company that will allow me to grow in the hospitality industry while applying the knowledge I gained while earning my Hospitality Management diploma. I am most excited about this role with your hotel group because it will allow me to put into practice everything I learned about guest services, business management, human resources, and hospitality marketing."
Example #2
"My dream job is not necessarily a specific function but more focused on the workplace vibe and company culture. I set my sights on your organization after I saw your name on the city's 'Top 25 Employer' list. I researched your methods and mission and was very impressed. This company would be a dream 'fit' for me."
Example #3
"My dream job is one where I have the tools and support to be a great mentor to my team members. I am passionate about investing in my top performers, so a dream employer would be an organization that supports this passion. Would you agree that this describes your company?"
Example #4
"My dream job is one where I can exercise my creativity in a variety of ways. I appreciate that your company works in pods and that you allow engaged team players to try their hand at a variety of tasks that interest them. I look forward to joining your talented and diverse team."
Example #5
"I love retail and fashion, which is why I applied to your company. Although it isn't my dream to be a floor sales representative all of my career, I am deeply interested in working my way up in your organization, perhaps in a merchandising or even a buyer role one day."
Example #6
"Being a business development representative IS my dream job! I am thrilled to be considered for this role and career path with your company. The fact that you will provide international travel and continued education opportunities makes this position even more enticing."
Example #7
"My dream is to be an educator in a school that focuses' less on traditional learning methods and allows for creativity in the classroom. When I read an article about the new teaching methods you have implemented in your classes, I knew I had to apply."
Anonymous Answer
"My dream job is the position that will allow me to grow and learn new aspects of industry and help apply my current education knowledge. I am most excited about this role with your company as it ticks all the boxes as a practice manager."
Rachelle's Reply
This is a good start; however, adding in more detail will improve your response. For instance, in what ways do you want to grow? What would you like to learn? Which parts of your current education and knowledge will you be able to apply most frequently in this role?
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"My dream job is one where I am working with a team to build a product that makes a difference. I have the opportunity to explore how to deliver this product more efficiently while getting everyone on the team involved and feeling equally satisfied with their contributions as well."
Rachelle's Reply
These are excellent details to include in your response. You know what you want, and the interviewer will appreciate that.
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"One that allows me to grow as a person and within the company, receiving new challenges, and values my work."
Rachelle's Reply
You take a positive approach, which is fantastic! Try offering up a fuller picture such as what these challenges would look like, and what kind of growth opportunities you would like to see.
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"My dream job is one where I am working with talented and creative people. Also, like-minded individuals that love to create functional well design products that make a difference in an interchanging fast pace world."
Rachelle's Reply
Awesome! You are very specific here, giving the interviewer a strong idea of what you are looking for in your next opportunity.
Rachelle's Reply
"My dream job is one where I am working with talented creative people and like-minded individuals who love to create functional, well-designed products that make a difference in an interchanging fast-paced world."
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"My dream job is one that would allow me to lead a team within an organization that has endless opportunities to grow. In this position, my team would be the one that is making a difference in both the customer's life and the companies business growth."
Rachelle's Reply
This is a good start! Be sure to express what you believe the difference to be, specifically, with this company.
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"One day to be a manager of this lab."
Lauren's Reply
Be sure to add more context; the interviewer wants more explanation.
Lauren's Reply
"I have career aspirations to be a lab manager. I am hoping to expand my skills to achieve those goals in the future."
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