How to Answer: Where do you see yourself in five years?
Advice and answer examples written specifically for a Travel Nurse job interview.
20. Where do you see yourself in five years?
How to Answer
There's really no right answer to this question, but the interviewer wants to know that you're ambitious, career-oriented, and committed to a future with the hospital. So instead of sharing your dream for early retirement, or trying to be funny, give them an answer that illustrates your drive and commitment.
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1st Entry Level Example
"I really want to focus on my career and possibly gain some more certifications that will make me a more valuable asset to the team I am working with."
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1st Answer Example
"In five years I'd like to have an even better understanding of the travel nurse industry. I really love working with people and helping them realize their dreams. Ultimately, I'd like to be in some type of recruitment and management role in travel nursing, where I can use my people skills and nursing knowledge to benefit the nurses working with me in this industry."
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1st Experienced Example
"I have worked several specialty areas and have a solid foundation of nursing skills. I enjoy travel nursing and hope to spend the next several years exploring the opportunities that this part of the industry offers."
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2nd Experienced Example
"I am very eager to travel, meeting new people, and gaining more experience by working at many different types of organizations. After gaining more first-hand nursing experience I then want to return to school for my Masters Degree in Nursing."
Written by Tabitha Cumpian on December 28th, 2022