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Where do you see yourself in five years

Meaning in job interviews & careers, with examples

phraseCore term

In job interviews & careers, where do you see yourself in five years means: A common interview question about your long-term career goals and whether they fit with the job and the company.

In Turkish: Beş yıl sonra kendinizi nerede görüyorsunuz?

How it is used

Interviewers use it to see whether you plan to stay and grow in the role. It also appears as 'What are your long-term goals?' or 'What are your career plans?' Answers usually focus on skills and responsibility rather than exact job titles.

Example sentences

  1. 'Where do you see yourself in five years?' 'Leading a small team and running my own projects.'

  2. I always find 'Where do you see yourself in five years?' a difficult question to answer.

Common collocations

  • long-term goals
  • career plans
  • in five years' time
  • career pathThe series of jobs and roles a person moves through during their working life, or a planned way to progress inside a company.
  • promotionA move to a higher position or level in your organisation, usually with more responsibility and more pay.
  • why do you want to work hereA standard interview question that checks how much you know about the company and whether your reasons for applying are genuine.
  • tell me about yourselfA common opening request in which the interviewer asks for a short summary of your background, experience and reasons for applying.

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