Future Plans is the title. Questions for a Job Interview by Scott Brown
Future Plans is the title. Questions for a Job Interview by Scott Brown
This week's topic is being asked about your future plans by interviewers. Interviewers employ the "future plans" question as a screening tool, as we'll see when we address the subscriber's inquiry. Continue reading to learn how to ensure that a query like this doesn't disqualify you from consideration.
An inquiry from a viewer:
Recently, I've had a lot of interviews, and each one goes well up until the question regarding my future goals is asked. I respond by outlining my aspirations to get a graduate degree. The interview then abruptly becomes unpleasant. What I thought was an ambitious attempt to prove my value has had the opposite effect. I'm now considered "temporary" by Jobs. Interviewers believe that I will quit early and don't give me the chance, even though I am a devoted worker and graduate school wouldn't start for another year or two. Any suggestions for this situation? Should I stop trying to seem so ambitious? Do I come across as "under qualified" than I actually am? Many thanks.
Regards,
M. S.
Greetings, S.M.
The fact that you intend to go graduate school is admirable. It's clear that you value it and that it contributes to your identity. However, you must become a little more objective about your identity and qualifications for the sake of job interviews.
The basic line is this: if you see that anything you're saying in interviews is offending someone, stop saying it. It would make sense to stop talking about the OnStar system if you were a Cadillac dealer and found that teaching potential buyers about it was driving away potential consumers in the event of an emergency. There are plenty additional fantastic aspects of the Cadillac that might be discussed. Who knows why it turns people off when they talk about the OnStar. Perhaps this is due to people's reluctance to see oneself in a disaster. Similarly, it's possible that an employer would prefer not to consider the prospect that you obtain a degree that would enable you to apply for higher positions, saving them the trouble of having to find a replacement for you. There exist numerous roles where obtaining a postgraduate degree would benefit both you and the employer. They don't appear to see it that way in your instance.
If it wouldn't conflict with your employment responsibilities, you are under no need to disclose to employers that you intend to attend graduate school.
Employers Aren't Generally Seeking Ambition
It's crucial to remember that demonstrating your ambition to an employer shouldn't be the main objective of an interview. Finding out what the employer is looking for and then demonstrating to them how you fit that description is the aim of an interview. An employer will often search for someone who is passionate about doing a good job. The majority of employers value loyalty. Ambition is frequently a byproduct of the attributes that employers value, not necessarily something they search for. Employers are looking for someone who is driven enough to complete tasks, but not so driven that they will quit at the first chance.
Things to Say During Interviews That Are "Selfish"
You should examine why you are telling companies that you intend to go graduate school. Is it only to show that you're a driven individual, or is it also because you want their permission to arrive at work later than usual after studying or taking an exam, possibly skipping work when there's a large paper you need to turn in, etc.?
Hiring managers may view your mention of graduate school as an additional means of conveying the message, "hey, if you want to hire me, you're going to have to put up with the side effects of someone who's preoccupied with something more important than their day job" ZZZZZZ
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