QUESTION 21 OF 35

Where do you see yourself in five years?

It is expensive for companies to hire employees, and the interviewer wants to see if you see yourself with their company in five years or if you will be a short-term hire. The interviewer also wants to hear if you have set professional goals for yourself and plan to further your education. Describe where you see yourself in five years with this company and any plans for professional growth.

It is best not to say that you see yourself taking over the interviewer's job or that you see yourself becoming the company's CEO. The interviewer might feel threatened by you and feel that their job is in jeopardy if they offer you the position.

"In five years, I see myself obtaining my master's degree in construction management and leading your alternative construction team. I like that your company offers room for professional advancement, and I can see myself growing within your organization."

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