Interviewer: What are your short-term goals?
Tina: My short-term goal is to find a position where I can use the knowledge and strengths that I have. I want to partake in the growth and success of the company I work for.
Interviewer: That’s great. And what would you say your strengths are?
Tina: I am a team player who works extremely hard. My expertise is in computer programming, but I am willing to do whatever I can to add value to my team’s work.
Interviewer: Besides computer programming, what value could you add to a project?
Tina: Well, I also have some experience with design and project planning. I am not saying that I am an expert in these areas, but I could definitely help and contribute in these areas.
Interviewer: Great. We love to have versatile staff members who can contribute to more than one area of a project.
Patterns and Examples
My short-term goal is to ____________________.
- My short-term goal is to find a position where I can develop my skills and use my talents.
- My short-term goal is to get a job in a marketing department and to contribute quickly to my new company.
____________________ is my short-term goal. I plan to accomplish this by ____________________.
- Becoming a sales manager is my short-term goal. I plan to accomplish this by working hard every day, learning from more experienced salespeople, and getting my MBA.
- Becoming proficient in Spanish is my short-term goal. I plan to accomplish this by taking Spanish classes every weeknight and practicing every weekend.
I have already ____________________. I want to ____________________. So, my short-term goal is to ____________________.
- I have already learned the basics of Korean. I want to take my Korean speaking skills to the next level. So, my short-term goal is to become an advanced Korean speaker.
- I have already learned the basics of online marketing. I want to learn more and become an expert. So, my short-term goal is to continue to develop my marketing skills.
