The best strategy is to align your goals and dreams with the position in which you are applying.<\/p>

However, you probably shouldn\u2019t tell the truth if you really do not see yourself being at the company long-term.<\/p>

Unfortunately, about 10 million recruiters and hiring managers are trying to figure out who wrote this article so that they can send me hate-mail.<\/p>

There\u2019s no point in going to the interview if you plan to say the wrong things.<\/p>

Here is an example of how you should answer when the sales manager or employer asks,\u00a0\u201cWhat are your\u00a0career goals?\u201d<\/em><\/strong><\/p>

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My entire life I have aspired to become an enterprise level account executive at ABC Company. I understand that in order to become an account executive I would need to spend years as a sales rep\u00a0learning about and mastering the product you offer. The reason I am so passionate about becoming an account executive is because of the lifestyle that it offers. I intend to absolutely crush my sales quotas every month and bring in the big bucks for our company. I also love traveling and have always enjoyed a long sales cycle that involves tons of nurturing and dedication. Wining and dining potential clients on the company dime sounds pretty sweet to me! Of course, I know that I have to prove myself before I can have the job of my dreams.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>
BOOM-shakalaka!<\/p>
Mic dropped.<\/p>
Job offered.<\/p>
Be Strategic: How Do You Prepare for This Question?<\/h2>
If you are truly interested in the position you are interviewing for, this question should be very simple to answer!<\/p>
If it is not something you are interested in, you may stumble or pause through your response.<\/p>
And being excited about the job is only half the battle.<\/p>
You can be super pumped-up about this position and still fumble with your answer.<\/p>
This is why it is so important to prepare before the actual interview.<\/p>
So what makes the above interview response so well-rounded?<\/p>
First off, the job applicant clearly thought about their response to this question before the interview.<\/p>
Some big questions you can meditate on and consider to prepare your answer include:<\/strong><\/p>
Why are you so excited about this job?<\/li>
What do you plan to accomplish if you are put in this role?<\/li>
Why do you think you would be a good fit?<\/li><\/ul>
Another often overlooked question is: How does this role\/job fit into your career plan<\/em>?<\/p>
We mentioned earlier that too much ambition can be a problem.<\/p>
But the right amount of ambition can go a long way.<\/p>
Depending on the job position, chances are you won\u2019t be doing the same thing forever.<\/p>
What\u2019s even more likely is that you\u2019ll be at this job position for a while and work your way up.<\/p>
It\u2019s okay to tell hiring managers and interviewers that you see the job role you are interviewing for as a crucial part of your overall career plan.<\/p>
Emphasize that you hope to grow within the company.<\/p>
This tells the hiring manager that you are interested in what the job and company have to teach you.<\/p>
It also implies you will be sticking around for a while.<\/p>
It\u2019s important to remember that a company invests time and money in new employees.<\/p>
Remember, if you want to be an engineer and you are applying for a sales role, this implies you won\u2019t be around for long and therefore are not a good risk!<\/p>
You must be strategic!<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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