Where do you see yourself in 5 years?
How you answer this question will reveal how familiar you are with Facebook, how familiar you are with the position, and how your future aligns with the opportunities they'll provide. It will also reveal whether you have a career plan, or if you are hoping to land a job anywhere. This question is used to determine if you have set any goals for yourself. The interviewer wants to see that you are thinking about the future and how you plan to progress over the next five years. Describe the career goals you have set for yourself and how you plan to achieve them.
"In five years I hope to be working for a company that allows me to use the business skills I've learned in college. I would like to be in a management position so I plan to learn the company inside and out by immediately finding a mentor, building my skills, and gaining as much experience and exposure as I can so I am a top contender for a supervisory role in the next five years."
A career-minded individual who takes charge of their own development typically has a five-year career plan, and has written out their core values and their mission statement. This practice makes it easier for a professional to identify the right match, understand their motivators, and the type of work environments that enhance their productivity and drive their level of success. Consider revising or creating a five year career plan prior your interview, and aligning what opportunities you are looking for with what they are looking for in a candidate.
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