Example Answer #1:

“I’d love to lead more client projects in my next role. I’ve enjoyed communicating with clients in my current Account Manager position, but my Team Leader manages most of the projects in terms of being responsible for the deliverables, delegating tasks, and more. I feel ready for that challenge now, so I’m hoping to do that in my next position.”

The sample answer above is effective because it:

• Is detailed and specific
• Is clear and concise
• Makes you sound motivated, energetic, and excited about your work

There’s one way to make your answer better, though… and that’s to mention something specific that excites you about their position (usually something you saw on the job description, or something you learned in a previous interview with someone else in the company). So let’s look at the same example answer above, but with more information at the end, “tailored” to the employer’s job…

Here’s the Same Sample Answer, But With a “Tailored” Ending:

“I’d love to lead more client projects in my next role. I’ve enjoyed communicating with clients in my current Account Manager position, but my Team Leader manages most of the projects in terms of being responsible for the deliverables, delegating tasks, and more. I feel ready for that challenge now, so I’m hoping to do that in my next position. When I spoke to Bethany in my phone interview, she mentioned that the person you hire will start by leading one or two client projects at a time, and could grow into leading even more. So the position sounds exciting.”

Now you’ve shown the employer that you’re motivated and energetic about your work… you’ve put thought into your job search and know what you want (so you’re less likely to change your mind and leave after a few months, or lose motivation), and you’ve shown them why you’re excited about their particular job and why you want to work for them.