What are your career goals?

If you haven't thought about the direction you'd like your career to go, it's a good idea to give it some thought before you go on a job interview. Prepare an answer that focuses on your career goals as they relate to the company you're interviewing for. Don't focus on goals related to earnings, raises, bonuses, or perks. Focus on the work you hope to achieve rather than the money you want to make.

"I just graduated with my degree in nuclear physics, and I'm excited to get my first position in the industry. My long-term goals are to learn a variety of areas within the field of nuclear engineering and work toward deciding what area of specialization I want to focus on. I'd love to become an expert in one specific field of nuclear engineering in the long term, but I know the first step is to build a solid foundation and learn the basics in an entry-level role. I saw this job offers exposure to a variety of areas, which was very interesting to me."