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Gentry has over 15 years of experience leading in-house agency teams where he has interviewed and hired numerous candidates for design, photography, and video production.
The interviewer asks this question to get a sense of your ambition. Most interviewers are looking for someone who wants to grow in their career. Be prepared for a follow-up question about how you plan to reach your goal.

Gentry has over 15 years of experience leading in-house agency teams where he has interviewed and hired numerous candidates for design, photography, and video production.
Most companies want people who are ambitious and looking for ways to grow. You don't have to answer this question with a specific title or role. It is perfectly acceptable to share what kind of work you want to be doing instead of a specific role or title. Depending on the company, that may be a preferable answer because it suggests that you are focused on the work instead of on a title or position.

Gentry has over 15 years of experience leading in-house agency teams where he has interviewed and hired numerous candidates for design, photography, and video production.
The goal of your answer is to show that you view your career as a journey. Describe your focus on growth and evolution as a photographer. This is an area where researching the company's work can pay off. You might be able to tie your career ambitions to the work they do.

Gentry has over 15 years of experience leading in-house agency teams where he has interviewed and hired numerous candidates for design, photography, and video production.
My long-term goal is to lead a photo team. Over the next two years, I plan to immerse myself in work that helps me evolve technically as a photographer and behaviorally as a leader. I'm looking for a position that will give me opportunities to grow. I want to be challenged and have a chance to create amazing images in the process. Beyond that, I want to work with team members who will inspire me.

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