Where do you see yourself in five years?
Hiring managers want to know that you will be a fit for the company, in both the short and long term. They're trying to uncover how you see yourself growing and developing within their firm. They want to know that you are looking for something more than 'just a job' and that the role for which you are applying fits in with your larger professional goals.
"One of the really big things that attract me to your company is the fast growth that you've displayed over the past few years. I would be thrilled to join a company such as yours and grow into a management position over time."
When you answer this question be sure to include your thoughts on where you would like to be with this particular company in five years. Discuss how your professional goals and the job you're applying for aligning. It's okay to be a little bit more general in your response - avoid sharing too much detail when it comes to timelines and job titles.
Community answers are written by other candidates practicing this set. Reading how others frame the same question is one of the fastest ways to sharpen your own.
Anonymous Answer
Roger County is changing for the better. I would be honored to be at the forefront of that change.
Stephanie's Feedback
It's wonderful that you want to contribute to positive change within your local community, but exactly how will you do that? This response should be further developed to show exactly what career goals you're hoping to achieve in the next five years, being as specific as possible. Your interviewer is hoping to learn more about your specific goals, along with what you're currently doing to work toward those goals.
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