What are your professional goals in the next five years?

Focus on describing precisely what professional goals you have planned for the next five years and how you will achieve them. If you are new to the industry, you might want to concentrate on gaining experience and taking leadership courses. If you have been working as a Project Manager for some time, you may plan on pursuing higher education or an administrative role. Be sure to highlight that you see yourself with American Express in the next five years.

Avoid saying you have not planned out that far in advance or that you see yourself with another company in five years. If you do not have professional goals, the interviewer will determine that you are not motivated or inspired to grow as a Project Manager. If your goal is to move on to another company, the interviewer may not want to hire and train a short-term employee.

"My professional goals in the next five years are to gain experience with your company and get promoted to a higher-level administrative position. I am working toward my master's degree in business administration, which will help me in my promotional endeavors. I was excited to learn that American Express promotes professional growth and career development, and I plan on taking advantage of the opportunities that your company provides."