Question: If you are appointed to this position, what type of goals would you set for yourself, and why?
Alternative Question Phrasing:
- What kind of goals would you set for yourself if you got this job?
Follow-up questions:
- How long do you will take to reach these goals?
- Will you need any help or support in reaching these goals?
- How about the goal of [blank]. Do you think you can achieve that too?
Question Details:
Question Type:
Work Context (Person-Job/Team/Org Fit):
Work Style (Person-Job Fit):
What to look for in an answer:
Look for the work ethic and the motivations behind the goals.
Red Flags to Watch For:
If the interviewee cannot come up with any goals. If the interviewee comes up with unrealistic or irrelevant goals.
Sample Answer:
N/A
Question Source:
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