QUESTION 19 OF 28

How does this position fit into your career goals?

Is this particular position a good fit? Is it a step up in your career or - a stagnant move that you are just complacent with taking until something better comes along? Assure the interviewer that this position will be challenging for you, is a step up in responsibilities, and that it fits with your overall career goals.

"My primary goal in my career as an HR professional is to eventually work my way from an Administrator level to HR Partner. I feel that what your organization offers is a strong path towards those goals and I am excited about what this position has to offer."

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I expect this role to be challenging, Now being a multi-media journalist I feel I have rolled on with the times.

Amanda's Feedback

It sounds like you feel ready to take on a new professional challenge. The interviewer is using this question to determine if this role is a good fit with your overall goal or something you're only interested in until something better comes along. You can use this question as an opportunity to talk about how this position would challenge you, enable you to take on bigger responsibilities, and fit with where you see yourself in the future. A well-considered response can show the interviewer that you've considered both the advantages and disadvantages of the position when it comes to the potential impact it could have on your future.

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