10 tips to answer question what are career goals?

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10 tips
What are your
career goals?
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3. TIP 1: START WITH SHORT-TERM GOALS, THEN MOVE
TO THE LONG TERM.
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You probably have a good sense
of your short-term goals, such as
getting a job with an employer
like the one you are interviewing
for. Start by describing these
goals, then move on to more long-
term plans.

4. TIP 2: EXPLAIN THE ACTIONS YOU’LL TAKE.
Listing goals is not going to make a strong
answer. You also want to (briefly) explain
steps you will take to achieve those goals.
For example, if you want to take on a
management role, explain the steps you
have taken, or will take, to become a
manager.
Perhaps you are developing your
leadership skills by running group
projects, or you plan to attend a series of
leadership conferences, or you are
pursuing a specialized management
certification. Describing your plan
demonstrates that you are thinking
analytically about your career future and
your potential growth within the
company. 4
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5. TIP 3: FOCUS ON THE EMPLOYER.
Even though this question is about
you, you want to convey that you
won’t abandon the employer anytime
soon. Focus on how you will add value
to the company through the
achievement of your own goals.
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6. TIP 4: DON’T GET TOO SPECIFIC.
While you want to present clear
goals, do not get into too many
details.
For example, if you know you
want to work for a particular
company in a particular position
(not the company or position
you’re interviewing for), don’t
share this with an employer.
Emphasize more general goals,
such as taking on particular
responsibilities. This allows you
to balance clear aims with a
flexible attitude. 6
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7. Tip 5: Demonstrate when you
answer the question your level
of commitment to the position
they are interviewing you for.
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8. Tip 6: After you have
demonstrated your commitment
to the role you are interviewing
for, outline a realistic growth
strategy that is directly tied to
the role you’re in and the needs
and values of the company.
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9. Tip 7: Don’t exhibit ambition
to the point of seeming like
this particular job is just a
“brief stepping stone” for you.
You need to show
commitment.
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10. Tip 8: Don’t say you want to be CEO of
the company in 5 years.
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11. Tip 9: Don’t say “Actually I want to be in
YOUR seat within the next 5 years.” to
the hiring manager.
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12. Tip 10: Stress your interest in a long-
term career at the company
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