How to Answer: Where do you see yourself in two years?
Advice and answer examples written specifically for a Graphic Design job interview.
15. Where do you see yourself in two years?
Why the Interviewer Asks This Question
The interviewer asks this question to get a sense of your ambition. Most interviewer's are looking for someone who wants to grow in their career. Be prepared for the potential follow up question of "what is your plan to get there?"
Written by Gentry Edwards on January 28th, 2022
What You Need to Know
Most companies/agencies want people who are ambitious and are looking for ways to grow. You don't have to answer this question with a specific title/role. It is perfectly acceptable to share what kind of work you want to be doing versus a specific role or title. Depending the company/agency that may be a preferable answer because it suggests that you are focused on the work versus a title/role.
Written by Gentry Edwards on January 28th, 2022
The Goal
The goal of your answer is to show that you view your career as a journey. You want to communicate your focus on growth and evolution as a designer. This is an area where doing research on the company/agency's work can really pay off. You might be able to tie your career ambitions to the work they are creating.
Written by Gentry Edwards on January 28th, 2022
Where do you see yourself in two years? Example
My long term goal is to be an art director. Over the next two years, I plan to immerse myself in work that helps me evolve as a designer. I'm looking for a position that will give me opportunities to grow. I want to be challenged and have a chance to create amazing design in the process. Beyond that, I want to work with team members who will inspire me. I'm not sure if I will be at the level of an art director in two years time, but I will do everything possible to be on that path.
Written by Gentry Edwards on January 28th, 2022