Paralegal Mock Interview
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Question 24 of 30
What are your long-term goals as a paralegal?
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Nicole provides content and consulting for clients in the legal, real estate, insurance, and non-profit industries. She has over 10 years experience working in corporate and in 2018 she was certified by Gallup as a CliftonStrengths coach.
The interviewer may be wondering if you plan on working as a paralegal long-term, or if you have other goals such as attending law school. While they want an honest answer, if you are unsure of your long-term goals, you can share your current thoughts.
Nicole provides content and consulting for clients in the legal, real estate, insurance, and non-profit industries. She has over 10 years experience working in corporate and in 2018 she was certified by Gallup as a CliftonStrengths coach.
When you answer, focus your answer not only on your goals for yourself but your goals of what you hope to bring to the company. This will help establish that you are interested in growing the company, not simply using the position to move forward.
Nicole provides content and consulting for clients in the legal, real estate, insurance, and non-profit industries. She has over 10 years experience working in corporate and in 2018 she was certified by Gallup as a CliftonStrengths coach.
"I believe this will be a position where I can learn a variety of skills and further develop my relationship-building skills. My long-term goals would be to find an area of law that I enjoy and continue to provide excellent support to clients and attorneys in that area. I believe this role will be a great start to my paralegal career."
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