How to Answer: Where do you see yourself in 5 years?
Advice and answer examples written specifically for a Staff Accountant job interview.
13. Where do you see yourself in 5 years?
How to Answer
Interviewers want to hear that you will be actively involved in the accounting department! Tell the interviewer that you see yourself actively engaged in the organization as a professional member of the accounting team in five years. Explain how you hope you have grown professionally in the department and are viewed as a top-notch leader for the team. If you have aspirations to be promoted within the department, now is a great time to share them mentioning that you understand it will take several years to accomplish this goal.
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Anonymous Answer
"My dream is to become a staff accountant. I still want to develop my skills, but I want to involve more volunteer work outside and grow personally."
Rachelle's Feedback
These are very nice goals! You could also include more details, such as which skills you want to develop and where you would like to volunteer.