What are your career goals?

The interviewer wants to hear what professional goals you have set for yourself. Some new music therapists may have goals to gain experience in their field and continue working as music therapists, while others may have plans of advancing their careers through higher education or opening their own practice. The interviewer wants to determine if your career goals align with the organization and see if you will be a long-term or short-term employee. If you plan to open your own practice, the interviewer may look at you as a short-term candidate and may not hire you. So, it might be best to explain what your career goals look like within their organization.