Excerpted from From
Here to There by Larry Stuenkel
These questions
are similar to what you can expect during a real interview. Being
prepared will enable you to think on your feet.
The suggested replies, excerpted from From Here to There
by Larry Stuenkel, aren't intended to give you one correct answer.
Rather, the answers should reflect your personal frame of reference,
based on your motives, goals, work skills and aspirations. The replies
are meant to stimulate your thinking, not to be memorized.
Q. How long would you stay with us?
While statistically you won't be with the company more than 3 years,
a simple response could be: "I would stay with the organization
as long as I can continue to grow in my career." Be careful not
to say, "until I retire" if you are over age 50. Based upon your
age you will have to temper this answer.
An alternative answer: "I would stay with your organization as
long as our goals are compatible."
