how to answer what do you want to be in 5 years?
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['Think about how your goals fit with the job description.', "Envision the experiences you'd like to have on your resume in five years.", 'Reflect on your interests and how they might evolve.']
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“Where do you see yourself in five years?” When a hiring manager asks you this, there may be a few things running through your brain. “Moving (way) up the ranks,” “running this place,” “working for myself,” or “in your job,” for example.
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When answering the “Where do you see yourself in 5 years?” question, make sure your answer outlines your commitment to staying with the company long-term. Try not to overthink your answer, avoid specificity, and don't say anything that makes the hiring manager doubt that you're a solid investment for the future.
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['“I think I could do a lot for your company and that we could work well together. ... ', "Summarize your qualifications and then say, “That's why I think I'd be a good fit for this position. ... ", "“I'm certain this is the job I want. ... ", "“I'm very interested in this job."]
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For example, if you are applying for an accounting position and in five years you know that the position will likely lead you to a Senior Accountant position, tell the interviewer that you see yourself in the role of Senior Accountant (be sure to state the responsibilities of this position and how you plan on executing ...
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['“Where do you see yourself in 5 years?” ... ', '“What are your feelings about long-term relationships? ... ', '“What are your plans with me? ... ', '“How are you feeling about our relationship? ... ', '“Are you looking for commitment?”']
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['WHERE DO I WANT TO BE IN THE NEXT ONE, FIVE OR TEN YEARS? ... ', 'WHERE WILL MY LIFE BE IN ONE, FIVE OR TEN YEARS IF I CONTINUE DOING WHAT I AM DOING TODAY? ... ', 'WHAT IS MY WHY? ... ', 'WHAT AM I GRATEFUL FOR? ... ', 'WHAT ARE MY VALUES, AND AM I BEING TRUE TO THEM? ... ', 'DO I WORRY TOO MUCH ABOUT WHAT OTHERS THINK?']
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['Assess where you are now.', 'Identify your specific career goals.', 'Gather information.', 'Identify what professional skills you already have and which you need to work on.', 'Choose how you will accomplish your goals.', 'Develop a timeline for accomplishing your specific targets and goals.']
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['Tell me about yourself.', 'Why are you the best person for this position?', 'What is your greatest strength?', 'What accomplishment are you most proud of?', 'Where do you see yourself in five years?']
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['Discuss relevant aspirations.', 'Outline a plan for achieving your goals.', 'Focus on how you can benefit the company.', 'Highlight your achievements.', 'Match your goals with your experience.']
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['Be enthusiastic about the company and role.', "Demonstrate that you're knowledgeable. ... ", 'Prove your value by explaining why your skills or experiences make you a perfect fit for the role.', "Connect your response to your longer-term career goals, assuring them that you're in this for the long haul."]
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When talking about your future plans, share that you are a self-starter who intends to make the most of every opportunity you are offered. Example: In five years, I hope to be on a career path that will lead to a supervisory position, with a long-range goal of eventually moving into upper management.
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['Explain what first interested you about the job. ... ', 'Discuss your motivation. ... ', 'Describe how the position aligns with your career goals. ... ', 'Be realistic and grounded in your answers.']
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['Share your immediate goal after graduation instead of your whole life plan. ... ', 'Be brutally honest. ... ', 'Go vague: share your values and ultimate goals in life. ... ', 'Explain your career goals and choices in terms they understand. ... ', 'When all else fails, be thankful.']
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['Determine the true question. ... ', 'Answer honestly. ... ', 'Keep the answer positive. ... ', 'Answer directly with specific details. ... ', 'Answering about prior job expectations. ... ', 'Answering about your expectations for the company. ... ', "Answering about your understanding of the company's expectations of you."]
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I want to turn my passion into the next step of my career." "After several years in my last position, I am looking for a company where I can contribute more and grow in a team-oriented environment." "I am interested in a new challenge and want to use my skills and experience in a different capacity than in the past."
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['Do your research. ... ', 'Imagine your future. ... ', 'Relate your answer to the job. ... ', 'Be ambitious, yet realistic. ... ', 'Tell them what you want. ... ', 'End your answer with a question.']