How do i answer this job app question without knocking the job im applying for?

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the question on my application for a job at a zoo asks: "After graduation, what will become your most important accomplishment? Please specify"

I understand that theyre looking to find out my future plans and goals, and i want to write that i intend to further my career and eventually get a job as a head keeper at an AZA accredited zoo.

is it bad to answer like this, because in a way, im saying that this job isnt good enough because it isnt at an AZA accredited zoo?

Liz · Accepted Answer

If this is a part-time position, I doubt they'll mind because they won't expect you to stick around forever. Full-time's a different matter. Either way it probably wouldn't hurt to just be a little less specific. "I hope to eventually become head keeper at a major zoo," perhaps.

Anonymous · Answer

just put down head keeper at a zoo.  Leave out the AZA accredited part.

Anonymous · Answer

there is such a things as being TOO honest.  Employers don't like people who are hugely ambitious because there are so many people who aren't and because you threaten their seniority.  I suggest you tone it down and pretend you'll be happy just being around animals and continuing to learn, blah, blah, blah.

Heather V · Answer

so why not lie and tell them what they want to hear?  A white lie can be a very good thing

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How do i answer this job app question without knocking the job im applying for?

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