What do you say when asked about your career goals when interviewing? Particularly when you don’t necessarily have any ambitious goals. I’m a hard worker; I’m just not aspiring for much growth.

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Lie during these times they want people who will give their all. You should know the culture by the time the interview is scheduled and that’s a decision you make if the company is right for you

You assume that being ambitious would make you a stronger candidate — not necessarily. Tell the truth. What’s your real goal? Just need to pay bills?

Agree with Amazon. Tell them what they want to hear - it's your life's ambition to climb the ladder, take on more responsibilities, blah blah blah. That's all they're looking for.

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