How do you answer 'Where do you see yourself in five years' if your plan has no relation to this job?

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When an employer asks this question, they are really asking two separate questions:

1) Do you have goals/dreams/aspirations?

2) Are your goals/dreams/aspirations in line with this company?

With that in mind, you need to decide what about this job IS relevant to your 5-year plan and communicate it.

Please email me if you would like me to clarify/expand my answer.

Best of luck! -k

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I would explain how I plan to use this job as a rung in the ladder to other achievements.

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