Paragraph 2: Stretch Target. Describe the "hard-to-get" dream job that you would like to get in the future. It might be one that is highly competitive, has exceptional salary benefits packages, or is in another desirable location.
.
Paragraph 3: Contingency Target. Describe your "back-up plan." This job would be one you could easily get; it could even be one for which you are overqualified or for which you have a reliable, available contact. It is your "safe bet" and not your first choice for salary or work environment.
For the past three years I have been employed as a Clinical Research Coordinator at a clinical trial site and this is, without a doubt, the ideal job for me. To work as a CRC one must have background knowledge in the medical field, be very organized, and must have the ability to multi-task. These are a few of my strong suits. The salary is competitive and allows me to spend and save according to my financial plan. The work environment is stressful at times, due to the amount of attention a single study may require, but it is also very interesting and rewarding.
My dream job is to be a Clinical Trial Manager. CTM’s are responsible for the planning and implementation of clinical trial protocols and the oversight of clinical trial progress. CTM’s have direct authority over Clinical Research Associates and often liaise with clinical trial sites. A CTM position typically requires a minimum of five years of experience working in clinical research with at least two of those years spent working as a Clinical Research Associate. Two of the primary reasons this would be my “Stretch Target” job are the salary and the location. The income is