Cost Accountant Mock Interview
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Question 4 of 25
How long do you see yourself working for our company?
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"I want to begin my career with a strong start, and stay as long as possible. I plan to learn as much as I can from your company, and your senior leadership. Your organization seems like a perfect fit for me, and I would like to stay as long as possible."
Rachelle Enns is an interview coach and job search expert. She works with candidates to perform their best in employment, medical, and post-secondary admission interviews.
"You will see from my background that I have great tenure in my previous companies. I plan to make a large impact on your organization, which includes a long-term plan. My average position held is nine years; almost unheard of in this industry."
Rachelle Enns is an interview coach and job search expert. She works with candidates to perform their best in employment, medical, and post-secondary admission interviews.
The interviewer would like to know that you see this role as a long-term fit. What would cause you to stay in a position long term? Talk to the hiring manager about your previous tenure and discuss what motivates you to continue working for a company.
Rachelle Enns is an interview coach and job search expert. She works with candidates to perform their best in employment, medical, and post-secondary admission interviews.
"I see your organization as a long-term fit for me. As you can see, I have a strong work history that includes minimal job hopping. This position offered is one that I have been on the lookout for, for quite some time, and I see it as a long-term fit."
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I want to begin my career with a strong start, and stay as long as possible. I plan to learn as much as I can from your company, and your senior leadership. Your organization seems like a perfect fit for me, and I would like to stay as long as possible.
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Well said! It sounds like you have a genuine interest in the ways that you can grow with the company.
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