‘Where do you see yourself in five years?’ is a popular job interview question, and a tough one. Who can predict the future? What do they want you to say? Many job seekers think that ‘I see myself in your job’ or ‘I want to move into management’ are good answers because they show that you are ambitious and want to grow and move up. However, this isn’t always the best answer to give. So what’s the best way to answer this ‘5-year’ question? Remember that they understand that you can’t really predict what will happen in five years. But, they do want to know how this position fits into your long-term goals. Read more.
Katy Davis
Katy is responsible for supporting LibGig's recruiting department and recruiting for library and information management positions in the legal, federal, media, corporate, and academic sectors.
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