How to Answer: Do you plan to open up your own accounting or payroll firm?
Advice and answer examples written specifically for a Payroll Specialist job interview.
2. Do you plan to open up your own accounting or payroll firm?
How to Answer
The interviewer wants to know if you view this job opportunity as a stepping stone to your own business endeavors or if you plan to stay with their organization for the long term. Show the employer that you are excited about this opportunity, and you look forward to being on their team for the foreseeable future. Display enthusiasm to learn and grow with the organization, and mention that you are grateful for the opportunity to discuss the Payroll Specialist position.
Written by Christine Pasqueretta
1st Entry Level Example
"I am new to my career as a Payroll Specialist and it's important to me that I contribute to a team for at least ten years before considering any independent work. It's essential that I contribute to a team while learning and growing from superiors who can teach me the foundations of this role. Right now, and far into the future, it is my greatest interest to be part of a talented team like this one."
Written by Rachelle Enns on March 6th, 2021
1st Experienced Example
"I have been looking for an opportunity to learn and grow with a larger organization that will offer me the chance to prepare payroll reconciliations at a larger scale. I work well with a diverse team of experts, so, for that reason, owning my own consultancy or working independently does not interest me. I am truly excited about this opportunity with Company XYZ, and plan on growing with your esteemed team for many more years to come."
Written by Christine Pasqueretta
2nd Experienced Example
No, I do not have plans to open my own accounting or payroll firm. I am happy to work for someone else and I want to contribute in that way. More specifically, I want to work for this company because it has a good reputation, I am passionate about the work that you do, and I want to be part of this great team of workers.
Written by Carrie Nelson on October 28th, 2022