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Where Do You See Yourself Five (5) Years From Now? - Interview Answers


Well this is a similar question to the short term goals question but you need to answer them differently.


Your answer can be:

1) I see myself as a Senior Software Engineer in your esteemed organization where by with all my enhanced learning and skill, I shall be able to make up a valuable and meaningful contribution to your organization.


2) In five years, I want to be a senior analyst (Senior Software Engineer/Manager/Lead). I want to expertise to directly impact the company in a positive way.


3) Although I really enjoy working as a Software Engineer, I want to eventually become a manager. I want to continue gaining experience, and after learning many different aspects, I see myself in management.


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- Tell Me Something About Yourself ?

- What Are Your Strengths?

- What Are Your Weaknesses?

- How Do You Handle Pressure / Can You Work Well Under Pressure?

- What are your short term goals/career aspirations?

- What are your long term goals/career aspirations?

- What is (are) your Strength (Strengths)?

- What is (are) your Weakness (Weaknesses)?

- Can you work well under pressure? (Or How well do you handle stress and pressure?)

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  1. AnonymousJuly 9, 2009 at 6:22 PM

    i m too convinced .....with u dude right above me....

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  2. AnonymousFebruary 25, 2011 at 4:47 PM

    fantastic solutions. Although every interview is a bit peculiar and require interpersonal tactics and one need to control the nerve on dat gorund.

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  3. AshAugust 22, 2011 at 12:56 AM

    You guys are doing a fantastis job and thank you for this !

    I'm just starting off my career as an HR, so what would be the best answer for (a) Long term goal, (b) Where do i see myself 5 years from now ?

    Thanks !

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  4. AnonymousFebruary 16, 2012 at 7:13 PM

    Thank you guys your suggestion/answers help me in my interview

    thanks!!!!!!!!!!

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  5. AnonymousMarch 17, 2012 at 11:28 PM

    thank you for the idea

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  6. pintu guptaJuly 16, 2012 at 11:57 PM

    thanks.......for giving suggestion ..

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  7. AnonymousJuly 20, 2012 at 11:59 AM

    Great answer...keep it up..:-)

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  8. AnonymousAugust 20, 2012 at 2:23 PM

    good answer...

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  9. AnonymousAugust 26, 2012 at 4:17 PM

    thank youuuuuuuuuuuuuu....

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  10. AnonymousSeptember 7, 2012 at 7:56 PM

    any other answer please as i am fresher..and yet not got any job...

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  11. UnknownOctober 8, 2012 at 9:00 AM

    I heard that while talking about 5 years from now, a candidate should not mention about designation.As it may frame a negative aspect of you.

    For example, After five years from now,I want to be a "manager" in your organisation.

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  12. AnonymousOctober 17, 2012 at 2:03 AM

    An Accountant in what ways do you think you can make a contribution to our organisation.

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  13. AnonymousOctober 17, 2012 at 11:41 AM

    thanks for your suggesion

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  14. AnonymousNovember 8, 2012 at 3:42 PM

    I see myself five years from now still working in this company and fulfilling my goals.

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  15. AnonymousMarch 8, 2013 at 10:46 AM

    gr8....god bles u..

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