TELL ME ABOUT YOUR DREAM JOB
“Tell me about your dream job?” can be a tricky interview question. Even though your dream job might have nothing to do with the job you’re interviewing for, don’t mention it if it’s not related. Instead, you should make an effort to connect your answer to the position you’re interviewing for.
In the interview, your potential employer will likely focus on figuring out whether or not you have the right skills to be successful in the job you are applying for. However, they’ll also be interested in how motivated you are to perform the job, and whether or not you will be satisfied with the position.
– What to mention
Ideally, your response to the question should reference some elements of the job you’re applying for. For example, if the position is a customer service job, you might say that your dream job would have a high level of interaction with customers.
In order to prepare your answer, brainstorm what appeals to you in the job at hand. Do you enjoy solving problems, or mediating conflicts? Do you thrive under pressure? Do you consider yourself a “people person” who likes to engage with clients or with the larger community?
– Create a job profile
Think of what you want in a job, and create a “profile” of your ideal job that includes some of those functions. Your “dream job” doesn’t have to be a specific position, like “Account Executive” or “Public Relations Director,” but can instead include different responsibilities you would enjoy having as part of your position.
– Share examples
Your answer can be more convincing if you reflect on why you found these types of activities rewarding in the past, and how your skill set matches the type of job you’re after. Be ready to share some examples of how you have enjoyed utilising those skills in the past.