Interviewer: What do you think is the ideal position for you?
Greg: I think the ideal position for me would be a position where I could work on different projects hands-on and be in a leadership role.
Interviewer: Why do you think that?
Greg: First, my greatest strength is probably my technical expertise. I have worked in this industry for over 15 years and I know a lot about what makes a successful product. Second, I am very good at leading and teaching younger staff members. I enjoy pushing them and help them to do their best work.
Interviewer: I see. And have you held any positions like this in the past?
Greg: Yes. I was a project manager at two different companies and I had a lot of success while I was in those positions. I know that this kind of work fits me and my skills very well.
Interviewer: That’s great to hear.
Patterns and Examples
I think that ____________________ is the ideal position for me. I think this because ____________________.
- I think that a lab manager is the ideal position for me. I think this because I love doing research, and I have the leadership and organizational skills needed to run a lab properly.
- I think that being a head account is the ideal position for me. I think this because I am a detail-oriented person who is good at overseeing large teams and making sure everything is done correctly.
The ideal for position for me would be a position where ____________________.
- The ideal for position for me would be a position where I can be creative and design a lot of unique and fun clothes.
- The ideal for position for me would be a position where I am challenged with different projects on a regular basis.
A position where ____________________ would be the ideal position for me.
- A position where I am able to positively affect my community would be the ideal position for me.
- A position where I am working on new and exciting video games would be the ideal position for me.
