Substance Abuse Counselor Mock Interview
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Question 20 of 30
What are your career goals?
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Heather Douglass has over 20 years of experience as a Career Coach, Recruiter, and HR Specialist. Much of her experience is as a Technical Recruiter in the healthcare industry.
"A career goal that I've set for myself for the next 5 years includes working with Military Veterans suffering from addiction. In addition, I want to be a part of finding solutions for our temporary housing crisis."
Heather Douglass has over 20 years of experience as a Career Coach, Recruiter, and HR Specialist. Much of her experience is as a Technical Recruiter in the healthcare industry.
Now is not the time to be clever and tell the interviewer that you plan on being in his position in 5 years. Your career goals could include working in another department within their hospital, teaching more classes to large audiences, or even finishing your Master's degree. Whatever direction you are looking to go, make it something that will better yourself.
Heather Douglass has over 20 years of experience as a Career Coach, Recruiter, and HR Specialist. Much of her experience is as a Technical Recruiter in the healthcare industry.
"My goal right now is to find a position at a company where I can grow and take on new challenges over time. Ultimately, I'd like to assume more management responsibilities and get involved in community projects. But most importantly, I want to work for an organization where I can build a career."
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