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Interview question :What's most important to you in a new position?

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Question added by Ehab Zaki I Certified HRBP , Senior HR Officer /HRBP , Mezzan Holding Group
Date Posted: 2016/03/20
Vinod Jetley
by Vinod Jetley , Assistant General Manager , State Bank of India

I want to be happy. I want to work in a job that I am passionate about, and for a company that respects and rewards my contributions. I want to have co-workers whom I like and respect. I think these things all work together for a positive work environment — which increases productivity — resulting in happy employees and a happy employer.

I also seek fulfillment. I don’t want to work in a job that I feel is below what I am capable of doing. I seek a job that will challenge me to perform at the highest levels and seek ongoing professional development so that I can be even better at my job, making an even stronger contribution to my employer. From everything I’ve researched and seen, this job that I’m interviewing for meets all my criteria.

Ghada Eweda
by Ghada Eweda , Medical sales hospital representative , Pfizer pharmaceutical Plc.

I’ve been honing my Pharma sales & marketing skills for a few years now and, first and foremost, I’m looking for a senior position where I can continue to exercise those skills.

Another thing that’s important to me is that the position allows me to not only advertising Pharma products, but also present my excellent presentation skills directly to clients. I’m always very motivated by being able to see the impact of my work on other people.

And, I’m definitely looking for a position where I can grow professional self- and career development is something that’s really important to me since I hope to take on improve my career path  in the future.

 

To sum it up, I’d love a position where I can use my skills to make an impact that I can see with my own eyes. Of course, medical sales  position is only part of the equation. Being at a Pharma company where I can grow and work toward something I care about matters, too. Long term goal of being the intersection between achieving sales target  and setting up my marketing strategies inspires me, and I’m really excited about this opportunity.

Ahmed Mohamed Ayesh Sarkhi
by Ahmed Mohamed Ayesh Sarkhi , Shared Services Supervisor , Saudi Musheera Co. Ltd.

clear goal and rules 

clear communication process 

 

ACHMAD SURJANI
by ACHMAD SURJANI , General Manager Operations , Sinar Jaya Group Ltd

4 Steps for Answering "What Are You Looking for in a New Position?"    

Whenever you get asked this question during an interview, it’s impossible to not feel like it’s a trap. What other answer can you possibly give for, “What are you looking for in a new position?” other than, “Everything this one offers?”

Well, it depends on the humor of the hiring manager, but in general, that’s probably not your best option. To play it a little safer and to be thorough, follow these four steps. Remember, you want to be honest, but diplomatic.

1. Start With Your Skills

The question is about you, but you need to think about it from the hiring manager’s perspective. Sure, you’d love for your new position to pay extremely well, have an effortless commute, and ensure access to nap rooms during all work hours, but that’s not going to impress anyone. Instead, dive into your skills—an area the hiring manager is sure to care about—and talk about how you’re looking for a place where you can use them.

I’ve been honing my data analysis skills for a few years now and, first and foremost, I’m looking for a position where I can continue to exercise those skills.

2. Explain Your Motivation

Most hiring managers hope that the person he or she hires will be motivated by more than just a paycheck. Assuage this concern by addressing it openly. Describe what motivates you and how you can see that playing out in this position or company.

Another thing that’s important to me is that the position allows me to not only play with data, but also present my findings and suggestions directly to clients. That would be really refreshing! I’m always very motivated by being able to see the impact of my work on other people.

3. Connect With Your Long-Term Goals

Hiring people means investing in them, and no one likes to see his or her investment walk out the door. If it works with the flow of your answer, it might be good to mention how you see growing or building your career at a company that’s the right fit. Anything that signals you’re in it for the long haul is a good thing (unless, of course, you’re specifically applying to a short-term position).

And, I’m definitely looking for a position where I can grow—professional development is something that’s really important to me since I hope to take on managerial responsibilities in the future.

4. Wrap Up With Something About the Company

Bring the focus back to the company as you’re wrapping up your response. Depending on how long your answer is, it may make sense to sum up everything you’ve talked about, and then end on how excited you are about the company and why.

To sum it up, I’d love a position where I can use my skills to make an impact that I can see with my own eyes. Of course, the position is only part of the equation. Being at a company where I can grow and work toward something I care about matters, too. DNF’s goal of being the intersection between data and education inspires me, and I’m really excited about this opportunity.

Your answer will change depending on the position. You might emphasize more than one skill or skip over the part where you talk about your long-term goals, but the overall structure will probably remain the same. The key thing to remember with this question is to, of course, answer honestly, but with the hiring manager’s perspective in mind.

ali zalzali
by ali zalzali , assistant officer , i city

To be fully responsible for and very interested in the job and give everything I have to fill these Position

Omar Saad Ibrahem Alhamadani
by Omar Saad Ibrahem Alhamadani , Snr. HR & Finance Officer , Sarri Zawetta Company

Thanks

Agree with experts answers

Mohammed Bin Salmah
by Mohammed Bin Salmah , Procurement and Sales Engineer , Yemen Equipment & Supply - YES

I am using to work in a tough environment and hard pressure so that would make me adapted with any new job, but for any new job what I like more is a good training and the possibility to be prompted that will add extra goal for my life.

Rasha Maarabouni
by Rasha Maarabouni , Executive Registrar , Lebanese International University

I guess the most important thing for me in a new position is the ability to grow in that company based on my expertise and education.

Shaikha Ali AlSowaidi
by Shaikha Ali AlSowaidi , Owner / Marketing Consultant , Marketing Consulting (Company Confidential)

The ability to use my experience, competencies, skills, and knowledge in a creative manner that would guide the company to overall success in the near future, as well as have the ability to be seen as a qualified individual who deserves advancement when it is earned and deserved.

IRPHAN GHANI
by IRPHAN GHANI , Senior Management , A

Job satisfaction as it will enhance the productivity. 

Saifeldin Osman Ali
by Saifeldin Osman Ali , Human Resources Consultant , Aldoha investment CO LTD Sudan

I agree with Vinod Jetley answer ------NAMASTA Mr.Vinod

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