In this video, you'll learn how to answer the common interview question "where do
you see yourself in five years?" and if you stay around until the end, I'll show
you how not to answer this question and how to answer this question. Hey there, if
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modification so you don't miss a thing. The interview question "where do you see
yourself in five years?' is a tough one. Most of us aren't thinking about where
we see ourselves in a year, let alone five years so when this question it
comes up in an interview it can really throw you for a loop.
Now interviewers are asking this because they want to gauge your long-term
commitment to the company so in this video I'm going to share three simple
solutions that you can use to answer this common question. Tip number one, know
the career progression before interview day. Make sure you've learned everything
you can about the natural and logical progression of someone that is in the
position you are applying for. This will help you better tailor your answer to
this question so that you're not saying something that you'll regret later. For
example, let's say that you are applying for a position as a project manager. Most
project managers start out on a team that is led by another senior level
project manager. Within time, a project manager can make a smooth transition
into a senior level project manager or even a chief operating officer. Use
resources like Google and the Bureau of Labor Statistics to find out the job
outlook and the advancement for the position that you are applying for. This
leads us to tip number two to answer the question "where do you see yourself in
five years?" and that is to show your passion for the position. One
of the best ways to tackle this question is to let the interviewer know that you
are extremely passionate about the position you are applying for. This will
help you keep your focus on the current position rather than pinpointing other
positions within the organization you would like to move into. You'll want to
elaborate on the impact you make and express your interest in taking on more
responsibilities in the future and even leadership. Tip number three to answer
the common interview question "where do you see yourself in five years?" and that
is to show your long-term commitment to the company. Chances are you'll advance
in your career over the next five years. Meaning you'll out grow the current
position, but employers want to know that you'll be there for a while. Now it's not
cheap for a company to recruit and hire new talent so they want to know if they
make an investment in you for the role that it will be a wise investment so to
demonstrate your long-term commitment to the company, make sure you mention the
value you'll provide to the company and what you would like the company to
experience as a result of you being in the role so when it comes to answering
this question make sure you avoid answers like "in five years from now I
want to see myself in your shoes" or "in five years from now I see myself running
this place." Rather answer the question like this: "In five years from now I see
myself perfecting the role of project manager. I am very passionate about
ensuring all departments are functioning effectively in staying on task. In the
long term, I'd like to assume more leadership responsibilities by using my
strengths in management, organization and communication. You'll notice in this
example that the first part of the answer focuses on the candidates passion
for the position. The second part focuses on how the candidate can help the
company with long-term growth and the candidate also mentions their desire for
advancement without being too overboard. Now if you haven't had the chance,
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