What are your career aspirations, in the inspection industry, beyond this job?
Everyone has a dream or aspirations on where their career could go. When you think about the future, think of what comes to mind. Openly share where you'd like to see your career take you with the interviewer. Be sure to include how you feel this particular company would fit in with those particular aspirations.
"I have some pretty lofty career aspirations, and after researching your organization and learning more about this position, I feel that this role fits with my future aspirations. I would love to see myself promoted based on my hard work and results, eventually managing a team of building inspectors."
"I plan to stay with your company long term. One aspiration I have is to return to school to complete my bachelor's degree in engineering. I prefer to do this in tandem with full-time employment."
"I want to get into a company that I can stay with and grow long-term. While change is good, I like the comforts of having something familiar or regular around me. I aspire to grow into a leadership position and teach newcomers the ins and outs of commercial inspections."
To be considered for the position, you want to focus on describing your career aspirations related to the company you are interviewing with. The interviewer wants to determine if your goals include their company and if you will be a long-term employee if hired.
Companies invest a lot of time and money into their employees, and they need to consider their investment when interviewing applicants. Even if you want to start a business of your own, you want to avoid mentioning that to the interviewer. If they feel you would use their company to gain experience and leave shortly after, they may pass you over for another candidate.
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Anonymous Answer
As you can see from my history, I am very loyal, and I plan on being here for the rest of my career. I want to learn from my coworkers and get all of the experience I can. Moving up the ranks as I am needed and doing my best to ensure the integrity of this department.
Rachelle's Feedback
Loyalty and tenure are very important for a hiring authority, and you do a stand-up job expressing your desire for a long-term fit.
Anonymous Answer
I would like to see myself as a top-notch building inspector, moving up in the organization. Nobody knows what the future will bring, but I would like to think I found my forever job. I have always had a passion for the building trades and would like to remain in them.
Rachelle's Feedback
It seems you have a lot of vision in the direction you'd like your career to go! I recommend being clearer about what 'moving up in the organization' means to you. For instance, inside this specific hiring company, what does career progression look like? I also recommend avoiding cliche or overused statements such as 'Nobody knows what the future will bring.' Rather, try to offer a value statement that will further solidify your candidacy.
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