How to Answer: Where do you see yourself in five years?
Advice and answer examples written specifically for a Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor job interview.
26. Where do you see yourself in five years?
How to Answer
The reason the interviewer is asking you this question is to see if your goals match up with the companies goals. Be enthusiast and realistic.
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2nd Answer Example
"In five years I'd like to be running a support group through the office. I enjoy helping clients one on one but also enjoy group settings. I think group settings is a great way to get our clients to support each other and know that they aren't alone."
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Anonymous Interview Answers with Professional Feedback
Anonymous Answer
"In five years, I want to advance to a specialist position from the acquired experience and knowledge built over the years."
Stephanie's Feedback
From your response, it is clear that you are interested in advancing your career within this specific organization. To improve your response, you should add a few more details and be specific about exactly what you want to learn, how you'll grow professionally, and what role you'd like to be in five years from now.