Excerpted from From
Here to There by Larry Stuenkel
These questions
are similar to what you can expect during a real interview. Being
prepared will enable you to think on your feet.
The suggested replies, excerpted from From Here to There
by Larry Stuenkel, aren't intended to give you one correct answer.
Rather, the answers should reflect your personal frame of reference,
based on your motives, goals, work skills and aspirations. The replies
are meant to stimulate your thinking, not to be memorized.
Q: What position do you expect to have in five years?
Before you answer this question, be careful. Don't answer with
a specific title. You shouldn't say "vice president" or "manager"
of a certain area because that position may not exist.
A better way to respond: "After I am in my position, hopefully
my accomplishments will be recognized and I will be promoted upward
to either a supervisor or management position," if that is your
objective.
Alternative answer: "In five years I expect to be in a position
(careful not to cite a specific title that could already be filled
by an insecure manager) with the following types of responsibilities
…"
