How to Answer: Where do you see yourself in five years?
Advice and answer examples written specifically for a Pharmacy Technician job interview.
3. Where do you see yourself in five years?
Why the Interviewer Asks This Question
Think about your career goals before your interview. You will likely be asked a question similar to this. Be prepared to talk about how your role as a pharmacy tech will fit into your five-year plan. Don't have a plan? Take some time to look at your options. Research the career path of a pharmacy tech. You could work as a lead pharmacy tech or decide to go to pharmacy school. The options are endless!
Written by Krista Wenz on November 13th, 2022
Entry Level Example
"My career goal is to pursue a doctorate in Pharmacy. I plan to work full-time as a Pharmacy Technician and work towards my bachelor's degree over the next four to five years. From there, I will look to pursue my doctorate. It is important for me to find an employer where I can learn and grow and hopefully remain employed once I become a pharmacist."
Written by Krista Wenz on November 13th, 2022
Answer Example
"In all honesty, my job search is solely due to me looking for a long-term, stable employer that I can eventually retire from. I love my career as a Pharmacy Technician and I really like everything that I have heard about your organization. Five years from now, I hope to be working here as a tech."
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Experienced Example
"In five years, I'd like to have the opportunity to be in a leadership position in one of your pharmacies in this facility. I am currently in a leadership role in my position in retail and fully realize that I will have to start over as a general technician if hired here. You'll find out quickly if you hire me that my experience and leadership skills will be invaluable to the team."
Written by Krista Wenz on November 13th, 2022
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