Answering the question, "Where do you see yourselves in five years?" There are several common mistakes that you should avoid. It's important to tailor your answer for the company and the job you are applying to. You must not lie to a recruiter.
Making mistakes when answering "Where will you be in five year'?"
Before answering the question, prepare a sample. This will ensure that your answer is thoughtful and does not contain fluff. When you write your answer, think about your career goals and how they relate to the job you are applying for.
Make sure your answers are authentic and relate to the company’s longterm goals. You need to show that you have a long-term interest in the organization and hope to grow with it. Be specific, but don't forget to include your short-term goals as well.
If you're asked "where do you see yourself in five years," it's best to write down your five-year plans. Write down what you'd like to accomplish, what type of environment you would prefer, and the culture you'd like to work in. Your vision for the next five-years should be presented to your interviewer. Even though it's difficult to visualize where your life will take you in five decades, writing down your ideas can help you come up with a thoughtful answer.
Tailoring your answer for the company
Your professional and personal goals should be considered when preparing your answer. Both the current company in which you work and your future plans for the next five years should be taken into consideration when answering this question. Avoid answering the question with either "I don’t have any idea" or "I don’t want to know what I want to do". Instead, you need to have a clear understanding of your goals and how you will achieve them within the company.
While this question can be difficult, it can also be a way to highlight your ambition. You can show that your goals align with the company's values and job description by tailoring your answer to where you see yourself in the future. For example, you could answer a question about your ability to take on leadership responsibilities while working on innovative campaigns, if applying for a role as marketing manager.
Don't lie to recruiters
A good tip to avoid lying to recruiters is to be able to provide solid information about the job as well as the company. Ask questions during interview. While you may not want the recruiter to be in your best interests but they will ask questions, you should be ready to answer them.
While recruiters are often honest and dedicated to finding a good match, they are human and may feel uncomfortable with the truth. They must withhold certain information to protect the company's reputation and avoid hurting a candidate's feelings. They are afraid that honest feedback could make them seem annoying, creepy, or grating. Many recruiters lie to protect their own reputation and not to hurt candidates.
Another way to tell if a candidate is lying is to ask if they can provide specific examples of their actions. If they can't, the recruiter might think the candidate is lying. This can also make recruiters feel uneasy.