What exactly the interviewers are looking for?
2006-12-19 13:01:56 · 12 answers · asked by bow 1 in Social Science ➔ Psychology
you want a challenge, you want to gain experience in your field. ..never answer you want to be a manager. he will think you want his job.
2006-12-19 13:03:32 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Don't make it more complicated than necessary:
The employer's goal is to find a hardworking, self-motivated and dedicated employee. When he asks you where you see yourself in 5 years time, he is trying to determine if you are a fit with the company in terms of:
1) Your career goals - Will they still be on track with the job you are applying for, or a logical promotion from the job?
2) Your personal goals - Are you planning something a few years off that will take you away from this job temporarily or permanently... a move, marriage, a hiatus to Tibet, etc.?
3) Your motivation - If you indicate that you've never considered it, that might suggest you're not a very long term thinker and prone to laziness or distraction. If you claim that you want to be president of the company, it would suggest you're not going to be a team player and a potential problem. You should shoot for something that vaguely indicates a desire to expand your knowledge and accept deserved promotions to better serve the company and your peers.
4) Do you really want this job - When an employer takes a chance by hiring someone, they are going through a lot of effort to make sure they bring the right person on board. You should confidently, positively (and truthfully) give the indication that you fully intend to be with the company serving in whatever capacity they need you and you are best suited at that time.
2006-12-19 13:20:38 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Generally they're asking this to see if you want to be in the field that you are applying for. If you're looking for a job at a real estate company and they ask you where you want to be in 5 years and you say that you want to be breeding gorillas it doesn't give them a lot of faith that you'll be with the company long term. Be honest, if you don't know where you want to be, say it. Say that you're not sure on the specifics but you're wanting to be in a position that challenges you and helps you grow as a person as well as an employee with a company that you respect and you feel respects you back. If you do know where you want to be say that as well but try to steer away from any 'gorilla' type comments that may reflect poorly on you. Sometimes this isn't really an important question. I was asked that question at one job that I took for extra cash after an illness that was a contract job for 4 months.. obviously I wouldn't be with the company in 5 years, the interviewer just wanted to know my goals and by that my personality and drive. Honesty usually is best - despite everything/one telling us to lie our butts off in interviews.
2016-05-22 22:37:20 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
That's the question through which They want to see if the person has any goals, or if he would be content to be doing the same thing forever. If the person is starting at the bottom, it would not be good if he said that in 5 years he wants to be president of the company. But it would probably be good if he said that he hopes to advance to the next level after a few years, possibly becoming an assistant or whatever, depending on the job.
Infact this is the question which will show ur interest in that company, means how long you're going to work,
it will show your quality, growth, will power, and smart etc.
2006-12-19 13:13:38 · answer #4 · answered by (¯`·.sanzeev.·´¯) 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They want to see if the person has any goals, or if he would be content to be doing the same thing forever. If the person is starting at the bottom, it would not be good if he said that in 5 years he wants to be president of the company. But it would probably be good if he said that he hopes to advance to the next level after a few years, possibly becoming an assistant or whatever, depending on the job.
2006-12-19 13:06:49 · answer #5 · answered by Anniesgran 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They want to know if the job is actually part of your career goal, or if it could be.
Employers actually want to work with you so that you can find a mutually agreeable course.
2006-12-19 13:04:07 · answer #6 · answered by K. D. M. 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you have plans for the future with the company. Do you see your self advancing? Are you planning to further your education?
2006-12-19 13:36:03 · answer #7 · answered by shadouse 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Celebrating the 5 year anniversary of you asking me this question.
Thanks Mitch!
2006-12-19 13:10:00 · answer #8 · answered by Sam B 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
they want to know if you are going to stick around for a while or just passing time till the next job comes along
2006-12-19 13:03:50 · answer #9 · answered by pammysue 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They want to know if you have any goals you are trying to reach and how would the job your applying for help you accomplish that goal.
2006-12-19 17:21:44 · answer #10 · answered by â¤??? ?å???? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
He would say "i see myself moving ahead in a higher position in this company (if it is a big company), having my own home, and having a family."
2006-12-19 13:05:30 · answer #11 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋