Answering The 'Dream Job' Question Honestly

It’s tempting, we know, when the interviewer asks you “What is your dream job?” to just smile winningly and say “This one.” But don’t go down that primrose path; it’s only going to lead to pain.

Joe Grimm gives a magazine student some pointers:

  • Talk about what you’re passionate about in your work. Grimm suggests: “Through my designs, I like to create ‘a-ha’ moments for my audience. I first realized this was important to me when …” And then give an example.
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