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Krista Wenz has been on thousands of interview panels hiring EMS professionals and firefighters for public and private agencies.
The interviewer asks this question to understand your level of commitment to the field and whether you have a long-term career plan. It's important to assure them that you are passionate about your work as an MRI Technologist and plan to continue in this field for many years. Retirement may not be on your mind at this point in your career, but it's always good to have a plan for the future. If you plan on working as an MRI Tech until you retire, let the interviewer know you intend to remain in your current job. If you have long-term plans to pursue another career, be honest and upfront with the interviewer.

Krista Wenz has been on thousands of interview panels hiring EMS professionals and firefighters for public and private agencies.
"Well, I don't have plans to retire for about 20 more years, but when I do, I see myself retiring from this profession. I enjoy my job so much that I have never considered pursuing another line of work."

Krista Wenz has been on thousands of interview panels hiring EMS professionals and firefighters for public and private agencies.
"As a recent graduate just starting my career, it's hard to think that far ahead! But, if you are asking me if I have thought of pursuing another career or if I plan to continue as an MRI Tech, I plan to work in this profession my entire career."

Krista Wenz has been on thousands of interview panels hiring EMS professionals and firefighters for public and private agencies.
"Yes, I have about another 15 years until retirement and hope to finish my career as a Senior MRI Technologist at your hospital. At one point in my career, I considered pursuing my nursing degree. After shadowing an RN for a few days, I decided I was happy working as a technologist and never considered that again."

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