Interview Question Planning
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Condi

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20,298 posts

200 months

Sunday 18th August 2013
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What are the 'usual' questions for candidates, and how does someone early in their career answer them?

I was very honest when I took my current job, said that I was using it as a stepping stone to go elsewhere and they have been very good with that. Now it's time to move on, I have an interview next week. While the job Im applying for is the right role, the company isnt where I want to end up. Realistically it'll be another stepping stone, but I dont think they will be as accommodating as my current employers to knowing that! At 24 they should understand I dont want a job for life, but how to answer vaguely when asked where I want to be in 5 years etc?


Gargamel

16,349 posts

290 months

Monday 19th August 2013
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If asked (its a terrible question by the way)

Simply outline the skills and competencies you want to have developed. No need to mention job titles, companies or that you are looking to leave within two years

" Well I still think I am developing my knowledge, I want to have a long career in this field, so I need to acquire a broad and solid range of skills and knowledge" IN the next five years I hope to have gained significant expertise in ..... whilst adding real value to the company I work for and hopefully gaining the opportunity to develop my career"


Condi

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20,298 posts

200 months

Tuesday 20th August 2013
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I know its a terrible question, but thanks for the suggestions! Might be a good way to work around the obvious if asked.