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They won’t care that much, probably just think it’s cute or something. It’s not distasteful or rude. Say it if you want- I wouldn’t overthink it
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Better off saying that you can see yourself having future with the company and being there long term. That way you can get your point across and it sounds a little more humble.
I like this. I’ll write this out instead of saying i want to be partner track and overly bloat my credentials
I’d say it’s laughable rather than distasteful
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Isn’t this what they want to hear? I feel it’s better than sounding “i’m going to bounce to industry once I get licensed and get promoted to senior”
Exactly my thoughts. I have not had any interesting projects, just doing normal 9-5 work. While i haven’t been formally introduced to the grind of the big four which most people here are accustomed to. I’d like to make a nest and work my way up to a reputable position and help the firm grow which i would not be able to do in industry from my experience here
There is no good reason to mention this. The reality is that you have no idea what that looks like (even if you think you do) and it may send the wrong signals. I’ve definitely had colleagues share things like this with me and it tended to mean they were job hoppers who were quickly frustrated if not promoted ahead of schedule.
I think what you’re describing is a very solid approach. You’re there for the long haul, etc., etc.
I was thinking this is totally fine, because it shows you’re serious about this career and have thought of the long term goal, but second guessing myself seeing replies from others… My goal was to become a partner ever since I was interviewing and still is today, so I don’t know why others are thinking that is laughable. Not wrong to have looked in to the long term option/goal of the career choice you’re making, whether or not you may have 100% accurate information you’re basing it on.
This is honestly what I’ve been looking for (questions) I’m trying to prepare my answers around being conversational while initially my goal is to be at one company long term and grow my career through there. I understand most people can’t see that far with everything else also happening. I’ll focus my answers through the questions you provided. As to why i want to pursue public accounting rather than industry. - I’ve worked in industry the past two years and haven’t found much growth so when i went to grad school I realized that public accounting seems more suitable to my current goals and what I want to achieve professionally at the moment. I want the opportunity to grow my career while meeting a diverse group of clients as well as be able to work with a number of people who can give me insight and professional development skills that I won’t be able to find elsewhere
I’d be fine with it. Too many people tell me they want to do this for a few years then move to another job.
Nothing wrong with it
I would say it depends on how you say it. Otherwise, nothing wrong with it. Put it in a way that you wan to have along and successful career
I always laughed inside when an interviewer would say their goal is to either take my job or be my boss. Like come on, work here long enough to make sure you even want to be here before changing out the nameplates.
I didn’t think of it in that way. Yeah you’re right. I thought initially it’d send a good signal that I see myself having a future with the firm and would like to stay long term but it does seem cocky and immature
People are so crazy. Nobody will actually care one way or another. It’s not that serious
It’s kind of cute, I don’t take it too seriously. It’s not distasteful. We were all campus interviews at one point. It’s a softball question with a softball answer. Wouldn’t worry to much about it.
Depending on how you say it, I would not take issue with you saying your career ambition is to eventually make partner or equivalence
Definitely do not mention “partner track” as you have in some comments. That comes off as tacky and is something out of your control. Your goal can be to make Partner, but whether you are on track or not is based on performance and you haven’t proven your self yet
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That was my goal when I was in college. I never verbalized it during an interview or even in conversation for many years. Once I started working I realized that it was different than I expected and had many doubts over the years, including after making partner, that it was something that I still wanted. Naïveté vs reality.
It’s cliche to say, “I want to be sitting in your chair” when someone interviewing asks you where you want to be in 5 or 10 years. Never say that. There are other ways to express that you want to learn, develop and rise through the ranks with a company.
Also FYI when I interviewed as a college student, not one partner asked me what my career aspirations were or where I saw myself in 5 years. I was mostly asked about my current hobbies/interests, vacations, summer plans, etc. I definitely asked them questions about the clients they worked on and their career path to show interest but for the most part we had a normal conversation. The biggest thing in hiring entry level is just being personable.
Oh really? I’ve been jus researching interview questions and writing down my answers to everything to make myself seem confident and sure that i belong the ranks of who’s interviewing me
I’m not sure what everyone is talking about it being wrong? We all aspire to be something; play in NBA, Doctor, Lawyer. Maybe you aspire to be a partner and be a leader in the industry. What’s so wrong about that?
At least you have a vision. Than someone who is not sure “maybe once I hit senior I’ll see”. People who think it’s disrespectful are the people who have a big ego and like to put people or new guys under them. Those are usually the toxic managers who is all about wait your line/turn….
Yeah I don’t get the negativity in the replies… seemed very reasonable to me to be thinking this when choosing this career…
It won't hurt you, but it will make the interviewer chuckle inside unless you have family members who are/have been accounting firm partners and given you deep exposure to what that means. I always find it somewhat cute and somewhat annoying, but I never hold it against a student.
It kind of makes it seem like you have it all figured out. I would say once you make it to manager is a better time to start vocalizing your ambitions if you have the performance reviews to make it not seem silly
Thank you for your reply. I’ll think of stating my “where do you see yourself in five years” type question differently than i originally intended. I believe it is naivety in my part and my experience thus far that has led me to believe that this may be something i want in 5-10 years especially after having children and a family if my goals may change. I think telling whoever i speak to that my goal is to grow and develop my skills and gain further experience in whichever role I’m able to attain and help the firm shine through servings its clients and helping my fellow staff out may be along the lines of a more suitable answer. Thank you for your insight as being a partner and speaking to someone who is from the outside