You've
probably been asked this perennial, annoying question: "Where do you
see yourself in five years?" Your interviewer will often use it to get
at several pieces of information at once. So before responding, try to
determine what they really want to know. Look for subtext in other
questions they've asked or in comments they've made. For instance, has
the hiring manager mentioned that you'd be replacing someone who left
the company after just six months?
Maybe he wants to find out how long
you'll stick around, since the cost of turnover is so high. Or did he
raise the question right after asking you to describe your ideal job?
Perhaps he's trying to get at whether the position is a good match for
you and how long you'll enjoy doing it. After you've replied, follow up
with something like, "Did that answer your question?"
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