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rn Where do you see yourself here five years from
now?

Again, focus on the employer’s needs. Whatever you do, don’t
indicate you hope to be in the president’s seat which is already
occupied. That would be both presumptuous and threatening to
others in the organization. For example,

I would hope to be in a position of major responsibility for
marketing. I’m not sure what that position is or will be in the
+ture. rfeel I hase the necessary skills and experience to grow into
such a position.

rn Describe a major goal you set for yourself recently.

You may select a personal or professional goal, but if you discuss
a personal goal you will position yourself better if you can relate
it to your professional advancement “I want to complete my B.A. ”
is a personal goal but one that supports your professional
advancement. Another one might be ‘‘I want tojnd a job that is
right for me.” Be ready to elaborate on what you are doing to
achieve the goal.

rn What are you doing to achieve that goal?

Ideally if you are asked a question about your goals such as the
one above, you should indicate how you plan to achieve that
goal without being asked. It shows you are a purposeful individ-
ual who, once you set a goal, will follow through. You have
enrolled in an MBA program or this interview is evidence of
your job-finding efforts. If you have already received a job
offer( s), that would certainly show success.

rn Have you ever thought of switching careers?

The interviewer may be asking this question to see if you are
committed to your current career and job. It’s best to indicate
you are not now thinking of changing careers. For example,