By considering all the options and then focusing, you can pursue the one work situation you most prefer while still being aware of your alternatives. However, many employers will ask this question. Their purpose is to see if you have thought about where your entry-level job may take you and where, at this time, you d like it to take you. It is important for you to realize that you are being hired, not only for what you can contribute today, but for the potential you are exhibiting for tomorrow. Today is a developmental stage bringing about change, growth, and future direction.
Tomorrow is the era that allows leadership qualities to fully blossom.
Thinking about goals now helps you stay on target as you develop, learn, and implement the skills from your entry-level position.