Interview Q&a

2. What are your goals for the future? How do you plan to achieve them?

2. Describe one long-term goal that you have and at least two things you will need to do in order to accomplish that goal. (2-4 sentences. 1.0 points)

I am committed to personal and professional excellence. My communication skills are excellent and I do take responsibilities seriously. I am open to learn new things to grow in a long-time

Imagine yourself waiting to be interviewed for a job. You are probably nervous and wondering what specific questions will be asked, and may have even googled some usual interview questions to help yourself prepare to answer the recruiter’s questions. The recruiter steps into the room introduces themselves and starts asking questions. He asks you “Where do you see yourself in five years?” as this is a common interview question. Do you have an answer? Or does your mind go blank as you attempt to answer a question you were not prepared for. Whatever your answers to these questions are its important to always have some idea of what your long term and short term goals are for your future. I am being well prepared to answer this question in any interview by Dr. Marlo Kibler as a student in Dynamics of Leadership at Kent State University. By doing my action learning project I have learned the importance of, and how to make SMART goals that will carry me through my entire life. So now let’s take a closer look at my goals and how I am working toward them.

My short term is to advance in the field, hopefully moving up to a Recreation Assistant Supervisor for Durham Parks and Recreation or a similar role. I have learned a lot as a Recreation Specialist and I am well prepared to take this next step up in the field. Another short term goal of mine is to complete graduate school at North Carolina State University in the next two years; I begin next month with a major in Sports Management, Parks, Recreation and Tourism. Long term, I plan to obtain my CPRP certification and to eventually become a director of an agency. This has been something I have always wanted to do ever since undergrad. I know a position of this magnitude takes a lot of hard work and patience but I am confident in my abilities to make this happen.

In five years I intend to be happily married, and continuing to live a happy life as I am now.  I intend to be planning a family and fostering the relationships with my family and my husband’s family.  I will be involved in the community, helping to ensure safe environment for my future children. Regarding my career, I hope to possess a supervisory or specialist role at

To work in a team within the organization and thereby get a chance to learn from them and to learn more from my seniors. This will help me reach my goals of initial 2 years i.e. to know the workplace better and to learn from my and other’s experiences.

My goals are to give back into the community. I’m going to strive to make it better. I will focus on good health. I will finish my Degree and find a volunteer place or part- time position in my field. I want what I share to be an echo in their ears, “I can do anything as long as I try” help others to become an over comer, and an inspiration to as many that listen to my story.

My current position allowed me to have a deeper understanding of leadership role and enhanced my understanding company’s vision and goals. During my career I was able to develop new qualities such as adapting to diverse situations, constantly becoming accustomed to changes, and successfully being able to align myself with the company vision.

My short-term (within 5 years) goal is to become Country-Head / CEO of Morningstar’s international business unit in Asia or Latin America, and build it into a profitable and sustainable organization. My long-term (within 10 years) goal is to become a CEO of Morningstar’s international business globally. Personally, I am passionate about teaching, acting, adventure sports and fitness. My personal goals are to run a marathon and to set-up a nonprofit organization in the field of education.

The reason I applied to this position is that I'm interested in the medical field, and am an aspiring nursing student. I have quite a bit of administrative and secretarial experience and I'm looking forward to getting into the medical field. The reason I'm leaving my current position is because I work for a college and will be unable to make the commute as I will be transferring to Weatherford College in the Fall. The most significant achievement that I have had in my career would be when I implemented new billing procedures that decreased truant and late bills. The owner of this business was really resistant to the idea of change but ultimately was very happy with the results. Hopefully in the next five years I will be an RN and maybe pursing

Because this gives you very little information. Your purpose is to learn about the applicant, and you can do so only by getting the person to talk. However, you should avoid permitting the applicant to wander off the subject for minutes at a time.

State two career goals for the coming year and indicate how you plan to accomplish them.

I also want to make sure I study the company I am interviewing for. If I can cater the answers to the company’s mission statement or values, I am likely to score some points there. I want to feel confident in what I am talking about. I also what the interviewer to know that I know their company and I will uphold the same values they believe in. Again, this makes me prepared.

Lastly a long term goal for me in the future is to start a family. A family with a caring mother and loving home to come too everyday which is filled with joy and happiness. I would like to devote all my spare time to focus on my family. Including all members of my family including and not limited too their educations, health and personal needs. I will try to come up with the most plans in order to give my children the chance to improve their life skills to make sure they get into college and are able to start a career by themselves knowing that I am their when they need me.