Where do you see yourself in 5 years?

Assuring the interviewer that you see yourself performing at a high level as an Account Representative for a few years. In five years, you hope to advance within the company. They want to know you're going to stick around for a while. Interviewing and hiring is an arduous process for both interviewer and interviewee. The interviewer wants to know they are not wasting their time on someone who only plans to hang around for six months.

Any indication that this is a short-term position for you. In other words, if you tell them you're working through school in Marine Biology or something completely unrelated to the company, they will get the impression you're looking for a temporary job, as opposed to a long-term commitment.

"In five years, I hope to have proven myself to you and the company. I hope to eventually advance to having more responsibilities and higher levels of leadership."