What are your career goals?

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Always review the company website and social media pages to familiarize yourself with the company, services offer and careers available (e.g., by looking at their careers page or directory).

Also review the job posting before the interview to familiarize yourself with the work involved and determine whether growth opportunities are available at this company. Should opportunities be available, and should they be listed, answer this question by mentioning one (or a few) of these by supporting your answer with your educational/professional qualifications and personality traits, making you the perfect candidate for this employer. Alternatively, you may answer this question by mentioning an exciting career you saw on their website and by supporting your answer with your educational/professional qualifications and personality traits, making you the perfect candidate for this employer.

Ensure to provide an example related to the position/company you are applying for. Should your answer completely differ, such as wanting to work in a completely different industry, you may be immediately disqualified. The interviewer/employer may believe you applied for their position simply because you want financial incentives and that you will leave should an opportunity in another field become available.

"I wish to grow within a company by committing to my employer and developing my skillset. Ultimately, I would love to work as a team leader or manager in a theatre."

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23. What are your career goals?

How to Answer

Always review the company website and social media pages to familiarize yourself with the company, services offer and careers available (e.g., by looking at their careers page or directory).

Also review the job posting before the interview to familiarize yourself with the work involved and determine whether growth opportunities are available at this company. Should opportunities be available, and should they be listed, answer this question by mentioning one (or a few) of these by supporting your answer with your educational/professional qualifications and personality traits, making you the perfect candidate for this employer. Alternatively, you may answer this question by mentioning an exciting career you saw on their website and by supporting your answer with your educational/professional qualifications and personality traits, making you the perfect candidate for this employer.

Ensure to provide an example related to the position/company you are applying for. Should your answer completely differ, such as wanting to work in a completely different industry, you may be immediately disqualified. The interviewer/employer may believe you applied for their position simply because you want financial incentives and that you will leave should an opportunity in another field become available.

Answer Example

"I wish to grow within a company by committing to my employer and developing my skillset. Ultimately, I would love to work as a team leader or manager in a theatre."

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