Possible Answer #2 “Success is what motivates me to do a good job. Knowing the fact that my hard work and perseverance will help me achieve greater professional success is what keeps me going. I feel that aligning the company’s vision and values with my own is one way to achieve that.
How do you answer what’s your career aspirations?
How to answer questions about your career aspirations
- Consider why you want the job. Before the interview, think carefully about why you want the job you are applying for.
- Focus on your career.
- Relate your aspirations to the position.
- Show dedication.
- Emphasize growth.
Why did you want to apply for this job?
Employers ask questions like, “why did you apply for this job?” or, “why are you interested in this position?” for 2 big reasons. First, they want to make sure you’ve done your research and know what their job involves. And second, they want to see if you’ve thought about your own career and know what you’re looking for.
Why did you decide to seek a position in this company?
People who love the work they do are usually welcomed into new job opportunities. You can give the hiring manager an idea of what you can truly bring to the table when it comes to skills- qualities and drive to do your best. This can help further sell your candidacy for the position and get your resume pushed to the top of consideration.
How does this position fit into your career goals?
“My primary goal in my career as an HR professional is to eventually work my way from an Administrator level to HR Partner. I feel that what your organization offers is a strong path towards those goals and I am excited about what this position has to offer.”
What do you need to know to apply for a new job?
You can name the industry you want to be working in. The type of role. The size or type of company (for example a start-up). There are so many things you can talk about here, but you need to have something to demonstrate you’ve thought about what you want to be doing in your next job.
