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Obviously, your next big
career goal is, um, getting the job.
But interviewers want to
see that you're thinking farther ahead than that - and that this job fits logically
with that future vision.
"Where do you see yourself in five years?"
Here's a few tips:
1. Confidence is great,
but overconfidence is an instant interview killer
The last thing a hiring
manager wants to hear is that your ambition is to be their boss in 5-10 years.
Even if you do want the job, swing your response in a way to show that you want
to work for an organization that will reward your hard work through growth
within the company.
2. Refrain from telling
a hiring manager of your plans to pursue studies in a year or two
Even if that is your
ultimate goal, they are looking to hire someone who can grow within the company
and hiring an employee for a year or two may not be too enticing to them.
3.
Don't share your goals outside of the job
If your
goal is to attain a job in a field which has nothing to do with the job you are
currently interviewing for, omit that in the interview. A hiring manager wants to know you
have a passion for the position they are interviewing you for. If you
make it known to them that you don't want to stay in that particular field of
employment for a substantial amount of time, they will be able to find other
new graduates who would be eager for that exact post.
Watch the video below to learn a few answers to avoid at all costs, and some advice for how to approach this question to show that you're just the ambitious professional they want to hire.
Honesty is the Best Policy
Try to answer as honestly as you can because hiring managers appreciate honesty. As long as you have managed to describe your career goals without lying and coming across as too arrogant, you will successfully answer this tricky interview question and hopefully succeed in getting the job!
How would you reply to this question? Or maybe you have once said the forbidden lines in the interview room before? We would like to hear your feedback!
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