How to Answer: Where do you see yourself in 5 years?
Advice and answer examples written specifically for an Alcohol and Drug Counselor job interview.
4. Where do you see yourself in 5 years?
How to Answer
Now is not the time to be clever and tell the interviewer that you plan on being in his position in 5 years. Too soon my friend! What you will want to say to the interviewer is that you would like to move up the ladder, but earn your way there.
Some options for 5-years growth are:
- Entering another department that interests you but you do not yet have the experience required.
- Teaching and mentoring others who are junior to you.
- Finishing or elevating your post-secondary education.
Whatever direction you want to go in the next five years, ensure that your answer shows growth and excitement for what this particular organization is doing.
Written by Rachelle Enns