Interview Advice – Interview Questions – Career Goals
We have posted previously about how to answer difficult interview questions and answers. Below is another popular question that is regularly asked during interview.
What are your career goals?
This is a popular interview question but my view is that it is often used as an “interview filler” with no real purpose for interviewers except maybe make them look more skilled that they actually are. This aside you should answer effectively as the interview may be trying to assess your career goals and plans. The question can also be used to assess if you have a structured approach to job hunting rather than a ad-hoc approach applying for a wide variety of different jobs. Focus on short to medium term goals. Goals will vary from one jobseeker to next but a short term goal common to any jobseeker would be to secure a challenging job. I guess that is why you are at the interview. If you are career focused and have clearly defined goals then outline these to the interviewer.
Read about another difficult interview question and how to approach your response.
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June 7th, 2008 at 7:31 am
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June 7th, 2008 at 8:27 am
Yes focus on immediate to mid term goals.
August 4th, 2008 at 12:47 pm
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