Recently, ResumeDoctor.com surveyed over 2,000 recruiters and hiring managers worldwide in order to find out what questions are most frequently asked during job interviews. Participants came from a variety of industries, including information technology, marketing and sales, finance, and healthcare.

Asking a candidate to reveal their goals serves several purposes. An interviewer is looking to find out if the position and company are a good fit in addition to the candidate's motivation. Motivation refers to why they want the job and how they will perform once awarded the position. It is important to know if the candidate is just looking for a filler job to pay the rent, seeking growth within the company, or perhaps wishing to pursue a graduate degree. Such information is used to match the applicant's fit. It also exposes other aspects of their personality. This question is an opportunity for to focus on your professional desires and how you hope to achieve them.