What kind of answer do you give when an interviewer asks you where do you see yourself in 5 years?

by lil crazy Posted 2012/08/04 07:31:02

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I have had 8 interviews in the past 2 months and this question only came up once but I was stumped because I try to live in the moment and don't think that far ahead. I have had so many things not turn out the way i imagined I just don't really think about it anymore. I am just trying to figure out what is the best kind of answer for this question. I am not comfortable lying. So what do those on sodahead say?

Bingo's Faddah 2012/08/04 12:59:33

With his/her daughter.

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Link 2012/08/04 12:07:41

+1
Just say that you're looking for a position with "upward mobility" (or "room for advancement")... if you haven't already told him/her that... that will show that you're interested in long-term employment, not just a temporary gig, and that you aren't looking to "remain stagnant" (which is also a good line...) Both show that you have some ambition, but do not indicate that you're "over ambitious"... Also the terminology shows that you have a well-rounded vocabulary... (in other words, better than saying I want a job that I'll be at for a while...)

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lil crazy to Link 2012/08/04 18:53:02

Thank you

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Link 2012/08/04 12:01:27 (edited)

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Let's see... first of, I can't see into the future... LOL...

I was interviewed many years ago by the vice president of a small company... he asked me what my long term goals were (similar question to yours)... I looked him right in the eye and told him that I wanted his job... he hired me on the spot...

DISCLAIMER: I don't recommend using that line for everyone, or every situation... mIght not turn out so well... LOL..

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historian 2012/08/04 08:14:09

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Just put that you'll be interviewing people for the job you're currently applying for, as you'll have worked your way up and become a part of management by then.

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Tom R 007 2012/08/04 07:53:29

I'll be YOUR boss, bitch!

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lil crazy to Tom R 007 2012/08/04 18:54:19

+1
How much do you pay?

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