31. What Would Your First 30, 60, or 90 Days Look Like in This Role?
One of the most popular interview questions is about what you plan to accomplish in your first three months in this position. Employers often ask this question in job interviews to understand how you can move into a new position. They want to know how quickly you can adjust to the job and the company. They may also ask this common interview question to determine how well you understand the responsibilities and expectations of the position.
Possible answer for “What would your first 30, 60, or 90 days look like in this role?”:
“I am confident I can quickly adapt to a new position as a sales representative in your company due to my five years of sales experience. I plan to meet other team members during the first month and learn about the company’s sales. After my first 30 days in this position, I expect to start working towards my sales goals by connecting with potential clients and using my sales, communication, and negotiation skills.”
Tips for answering the question “What would your first 30, 60, or 90 days look like in this role?”:
- Before the interview, research the position and the company to prepare an answer to this question.
- As you prepare your answer to this one of the most common interview questions, think about the goals you can achieve in the first three months. Using your job and company research, determine job priorities or department or organization goals.
- In answering this popular interview question, describe your qualifications to show how you plan to achieve your goals in this role.
What mistakes should not be made when answering the question “What would your first 30, 60, or 90 days look like in this role?”:
- Speaking uncertainty. Instead, be confident to communicate your goals and demonstrate your readiness to achieve them.
