What are your short term goals?

The interviewer wants to know if you have a clear and realistic view of the position you will be taking and where it will logically lead. If there is a disconnect between your short-term goals and what the college can offer, it often comes out in the answer to this question. Focus on developing yourself to be the best for the specific role for which you are interviewing, in prep for taking on greater responsibilities, either within the role or as the entry point to the next level role. Keep it professional, not personal.