An Interviewer Asks Where Do You Expect to Be Five

question 33

Multiple Choice

An interviewer asks Where do you expect to be five years from now? Which would be the best response to this question?

• A)I would like to be president of the company.This shows ambition and drive.
• B)In five years, I would like to have your job.This shows you admire the interviewer and respect his or her position within the company.
• C)I would like to contribute to the organization and advance to a management position.This shows you want to grow with the company.
• D)I would like to have my own business.This response shows leadership and entrepreneurial spirit, which are highly valued skills.

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Definitions:

Cost-benefit Principle

This refers to the economic principle that actions or decisions should be pursued only if the benefits outweigh the costs.