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.

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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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By asking this question, employers are basically filtering those employees who have a clear mindset about what they wish to accomplish and by what means i.e a career plan in order to achieve career goals and objective. Answer this question by saying " I see myself progressing in my field as well as in the company, learning new skills to the benefit of the company. I find this job very challenging and motivating. I can see many challenges ahead and therefore, willing to invest my five years time learning all aspects of the job towards professional advancement. "
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