How do you answer ‘where do you see yourself in five years?’

February 1, 2019

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This is where researching the company in depth before the interview can be useful. If their website mentions the type of training programs they have you could talk about them. If they’re expanding into a new market or vertical that sounds interesting to you then you could possibly mention that. If you can’t find any information on the company or nothing they offer is of interest to you, then perhaps think about what else you can do outside of work to get you where you want to go. This will show that you’ve thought about what you want to do in the future and are proactive about achieving it.



Regardless of the type of role that you’re applying for, employers are looking for people who are genuine and enthusiastic. If your answers reflect this, it should leave you in good stead. Last but certainly not least, there’s no right or wrong answer to the question ‘where do you see yourself in five years’. That’s because it’s your career and only you know where you want it to be.


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