IT Job Interview

This question is often asked by HR people.  They are more interested in your ambition than you skills.  They want to know your willingness and ability to set long-term goals, and your desire to succeed.  Even if you are just taking life and your career one day at a time, you still need to pretend you have given some serious thought to your future.

But don’t show too much ambition, which make some people feel uncomfortable.  You do not want to be perceived as arrogant.  Also, don’t try to be funny or demonstrate your assertiveness by saying “To be running this company.”

There are many acceptable goals you can demo:  move one or two levels up from your current position, jump from technical to management position, get a higher degree.  You should mention that your career advancement is based on hard work and achieving company goals.

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