QUESTION 27 OF 30

Where do you see yourself in five years?

Interviewers want to see if your professional goals align with the job for which you're interviewing. If the two don't match, the hiring manager might doubt that you'll be motivated to develop in your role or stick around long enough to make a difference--which makes you a risky investment from their point of view. Hiring managers want to know that the candidate will be a fit for the company in both the short and long term.

The best way to respond is to show intentionality with direction, but flexibility in the details. Show how your professional goals and the job you're applying for align. Also, focus on the skills you want to learn and get better at.

"I'm really excited about the [industry vertical] space right now. I hope that in five years, I'm continuing to get better at [skills] and learning more about how to become an expert in [skills] so that I can ultimately [goal that aligns with job description]."

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