I’m sure almost all of us have been in an interview where they ask the dreaded question:
“Where do you see yourself in 5 years?”
(I know I have).
Personally, I can’t stand that question
And you know why?
I don’t know what the next 5 years will hold.
This is not to say I don’t have goals, and won’t be working toward anything, but if there is one thing I’ve learned in the last 5 years, it is that SO much can and will happen.
My 21 year old self never (in a million years) would my been able to tell you where I’d be now and how I got there.
Heck, I couldn’t have told you in January of this year that I’d be buying a house in July. And that’s a 7 month time frame…
So, when I do get asked this question, I’ve started answering “I hope to be happy and healthy.” I’m sure interviewers hate this answer, but please, ask me a question relevant to the job, my experience or the company.
I’m curious how you feel about this question? and interview questions in general?
Let me know in the comment below.
xo, Maddy
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I was interviewing for a teaching job years ago and got asked this question. I said something about owning a house with a white picket fence around it …Must not of impressed them because I didn’t get the job.
Oh I agree, it is the worst! I feel like having a five year plan is limiting, it doesn’t let you see all of the possibilities.
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