This is the million-dollar question. Getting a gold star on this one involves memorizing the job advertisement and asking detailed questions so you know exactly what they're looking for. Then highlight relevant examples from your job history to show why you're the perfect fit.

Barbara Quinn

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If you're on the management track, the right answer is to say you aspire to senior management because of your big-picture vision and drive to make it happen. If you are not yet in management, you need to say that one day you plan to take on that type of role.

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