Where Do You See Yourself In 5 Years? BEST Way to Answer This Interview Question!

Where Do You See Yourself In 5 Years? BEST Way to Answer This Interview Question! You may be asked this question in your interview. Here's how to answer with the best chance at impressing your job interviewer and landing an offer!

0:00 - intro
0:46 - Why do we ask this question?
3:05 - How to answer the question (examples)
4:40 - How NOT to answer
5:53 - Interviewing is like romance
6:22 - Extra interview help
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[justingower]

I’ve been with the same company for 23 years. Biggest mistake. Loyalty does not exist in corporate America. No matter how well you perform.

[JR-bjuf]

I am 63 years old. I find this question highly speculative.

[luckyducky]

When I was asked this, I was honest. I told them that I didn't know 5 years ago I would be where I am but what I have always focused on is challenging and improving myself and being prepared for whatever opportunity comes my way. I've been promoted 4 times since then.

[nathanmeyer]

I've asked the interviewers this question, where they see their department in five years...and they almost never have a clear plan. However, I've gotten an offer every time

[asadb]

well seeing as many companies layoff for a smallest flutter in the market or for raising a concern, its hard to say.

[billybeemus]

Listen very closely when he says that you assess them just as much as they assess you.

They will ask you where you want to be in 5 years. You need to ask them if your 5-year goals are possible in their organization. For example, if they only give promotions in response to people leaving the company, leaving a vacant higher-level position which you must apply for - your goals will not be attainable in that company. In the interview, ask straight out how many people get promoted each year. Ask how many of those coincided with people leaving, and how many were based totally on merit. If in a panel interview with people that will be your peers, ask them when their last promotion was and the circumstances.

There will be the official company/HR line about merit, business need and employees being in charge of their career. And there will be reality that the employees live under. If they will not answer the question, or the answer is that promotions only happen when people leave, look elsewhere.

[mgician]

Don't say "doing your wife" . Don't say "doing your wife." don't say "doing your wife"

[andrewnowell]

As you have said, most people are not employed by the same company 5 years later, so while this question may be there to tease out a candidate's long term goals and commitment, we all know it is a case of 'tell them what they need to hear to give me the job'. Most people take jobs out of a need to pay bills rather than some sense of personal fulfillment or growth.

In an ideal world we would all have a defined set of skills that match our goals and passions, and we work as a means to master our craft while adding meaning and value to those around us. In reality many people end up needing to chase job roles in fields way different to their interests or area of expertise due to the uncertainties of life and unforeseen setbacks. I may be overly cynical, but I think company recruiters need to be a bit more realistic in what they are looking for.

All a recruiter should need to know is: Can this candidate physically do the job, and will they stick around for at least 1-2 years.

[Chasing-the-outdoors]

I recall a recruiter telling me that because I was in school, I wasn’t committed long term. Still got the job because I already worked for the company and the boss really liked me.

Still think recruiters suck though.

[judithrivera]

I got this question asked for a part time job that is no way near a living wage. What is the purpose in that case? In my mind I wanted to answer: alive and healthy!

[Mike-]

I feel like I care more about this question as a (potential) employee than most employers that I've interviewed with. I don't think I've ever actually been asked the question in an interview. I usually ask them. I usually ask what different development paths they envision for the role. I usually get a pretty wishy washy answer back that shows that they really don't know. Somewhat understandably, they're more interested in the immediate need over the next few months.

[_jmeg_]

"Hopefully making significantly more money. Certainly won't still be here." 🤣

[jackcarraway]

"If I had the ability to look into the future like that I'd win the Powerball and never work again."

[MRDDev]

This is a ridiculous question and I've always hated it cause I don't wanna be an employee for long. IS mostly for them to determine if you are sheep and are willing to stay there for a while

[RichSticksGaming]

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[bruceanderson]

In five see myself
3 years older and 5 years more experienced...thats how I do things.

[Jeremy-fysz]

This question can be rephrased as what do you think your 3-5 year trajectory at this company would look like.

[uacbpa]

This is great information. I still find this question to be one of those questions that some interviewers throw at people without them knowing what's that supposed to measure. I also find it ineffective in measuring the level of commitment or alignment with company values. The candidate has never worked there, so what do they know about the culture and [actual] values of the company. And candidates are going to attempt to project loyalty and devotion because they want the job. This to me is a silly question that will receive a silly answer.

As a side note, the only two times where I was asked that question, the person who asked it left soon after I got hired. That goes to show you the value of that question.

[nokoolaid]

Retired. As far as your answer, it sounds unnatural. I don't talk like that and I suspect most don't. Having been on the other side of the table, if someone sounds too formulaic, I usually smell a little BS even if they're telling the truth. Be yourself, and don't sound like you're writing a paper for your MBA. JMO. I find the canned stuff off-putting.

[dariob]

I have always felt uncomfortable when asked this question.

Always got the feeling that whatever you answer it can be used against you.

If you prove yourself ambitious and long-term minded, they might see you as somebody who will potentially challenge the company hierarchy or otherwise leave soon seeking for faster growth.

If you prove yourself more humble you might be seen as lazy and passive.