What are your career goals in this field?
"My long-range career objective is to publish a book. I would love to tell the world about my involvement in ending childhood obesity, and this organization will put me right at the forefront of working with the youth in our region. I think that my story growing up to get to the point where I am at today will resonate with a lot of people."
"Having worked in the field for almost 15 years, I'm at a point where I am ready to focus on my true passion in this field, working with mental health awareness and treatment. We are at a point where mental health is one of the top needs of people in this country, and there aren't enough resources to help all that are in need. In our field, our work as educators can go a long way with the general public, and I'm looking forward to the opportunity to do my part to bring mental health awareness to the minds of people."
The interviewer is asking this question to align expectations for the role with your long-term expectations. The interviewer is also checking to see if you have realistic goals and to gauge your level of ambition. You need to research the job before your interview to ensure that your personal professional goals align with the job and organization you are interviewing with. Be open and honest with your interviewer on this question and express how important these goals are to you.
"In the near future, I am focused on coming up to speed quickly in my new role. My longer-range goal is to become a subject matter expert in this particular field. After working for years in a more general role with a large hospital system, I became most passionate about diabetes prevention. Your organization would allow me the opportunity to focus on my passion where I would become the person that others seek out for the answers to their most difficult problems."
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