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Jenna has 6 years of in-house and agency recruiting experience for roles in the consumer packaged goods and adult beverage industries.
The interviewer wants to determine if their company aligns with your needs to gauge how likely you are to stay in this new role for a while.
Jenna has 6 years of in-house and agency recruiting experience for roles in the consumer packaged goods and adult beverage industries.
Focus on the culture you would like to see at your next company. To prepare for your interview, read the company's mission statement and values. If any of these points stand out to you, this is a great time to tell your Interviewer that! You can also use this opportunity to ask the interviewer about the company's stance on work/life balance, sustainability, or other points that would make or break your decision to work there.
Jenna has 6 years of in-house and agency recruiting experience for roles in the consumer packaged goods and adult beverage industries.
The biggest mistake you could make in answering this question is to not provide specifics of what you want to see in a long-term employer. The interviewer wants to make sure that you will stay with their organization. If your response makes it seem like you will take any job that pays and has benefits, they will worry that you will move to a new job as soon as you can.
Jenna has 6 years of in-house and agency recruiting experience for roles in the consumer packaged goods and adult beverage industries.
"I'd like to work with a company that offers growth opportunities. I want to continue to grow my skills, and I'd like the opportunity to gain more responsibility as I learn more aspects of my role and the company overall. I'd also like to work for a company that gives back to their local community."

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