I wasn't. if you're humble enough. life is too complex to pin down to a story. you have to be honest, and clear with your self. instead of feeling pressured and having to make something up to the other person. one day at a time and being flexible.
Trick question is right. (Applied to an IT company) Q: How do you see yourself in 5 years? A: Building my music career, joining competitions and improving in piano That's when I realized I was too honest... wrong answer. But it may have been better for me not to work for them. ...Why can't job applications be as simple as "I have the skill, hire me and I'll do your work for you"?
So I started watching you about a month ago and have been applying to jobs, just got done with an interview and I can not stress enough how helpful this series has been. Thank you
2020 version: "5 years ago i certainly haven´t seen myself sitting at home for 6 months. Therefore blind predictions are irrelevant and this information holds no value to you."
@@Antilli Point is that unnecessary predictions usually lead to false goals and promises, of which the then sense of unachievement harbors the gateway to depression. As those predictions and self-set goals cripple the mindset for present opportunities. Therefore i´d rather predict my next day on a daily basis while creating contingency plans in case of failure on the fly. As having a plan B,C,D,E,F usually leads to failure of plan A to begin with.
Last time I got this question, I answered that I wanted to keep learning, pursue evening classes to prepare for (higher diploma, certification) in the field that the recruiter was currently recruiting me for. Even if 5 years is not the exact time frame for that in most cases, it worked well for the interview, got the job.
In tech, 5 years is effectively an eternity. If you don’t keep learning, you don’t keep earning. Apple came out with the Swift programming language in 2014 (thanks, Apple, for making the name be effectively unsearchable!) and I’ve joked if you want to learn a new programming language every year, learn Swift! It is evolving that fast. I figured out by that point that sooner or later Apple would be using their own processors in the Mac lineup, and that is now the case, bur they’re performing better than I would have expected compared to Intel/AMD chips. There are so many things that have arrived in this last 5 years in my realm I couldn’t predict, though, let alone the timeframe. I don’t foresee that fact changing!
Just wanted to say thank you. I have watched all these videos, and they have helped tremendously. As a 'veteran' in my field, I thought I knew the best way to handle interviews, but turns out I don't. I approached things the incorrect way. I since adjusted my interview strategy and have now advanced into the final rounds at a potential company! Thanks again!
I had a job interview that was exactly like this; an interrogation. One of the interviewers, the Security Manager for an Aerospace/Manufacturing company, was a retired police Detective. I felt like I was going to be arrested and put in jail after that interview for not confessing to a crime I did not commit. All of the questions were part of a script they used on every candidate to compare scores. I failed the interview miserably because I wasn't prepared for some of the questions. It was a great learning experience, even though I did not get the job.
I would tend to put back the human there first so : 1) happy in my work, in my company and the challenges we face together 2) Surely having progressed further in my skills, knowledge, and perhaps in managerial position based on my performance, still in this specific domain that is my passion 3) And i would really like to return the question, what are the actual company goals on mid and long terms ? (You're the one who is awesome Mister Former CEO. Thank you so much. Hope you're doing well)
I agree 100% on the turn the interview into a conversation. It allows one to connect with a human being that will eventually be your boss (providing you’re not just doing a HR interview) and let’s them get to know you as a person. That’s really important.
Yes. Finally! Someone acknowledged that job interviews can feel like interrogations. In my experience here in my country, interviewers look at me funny when I ask them questions back even before the customary “ do you have any questions?” And it makes for awkward moments in some cases. 😂
I once had a colleague tell us his story about a job interview he had, and they asked him that question, to which he replied "president of the company". He says they never contacted him after the interview.
Also don’t say “I plan on leaving and starting my own business” - as employeer that is such a red flag, you almost immediately disqualify yourself even if the rest of the interview was stellar - we are trying to see where we can place you within the the company - and if you are someone worth investing training, time, money etc If you say I am going to start my own business what you were essentially saying is, I’m going to take all the training time, effort, energy, and everything that I’ve learned from the clock you on the job potentially take your clients away to go start my own business This is happened a few times. That’s why bring it up.
Nowadays, I no longer worry about the future. Things don't turn out the way you think they will anyway. In my opinion, worrying about it is a waste of time.
4 years ago, I interviewed for an internship with a real estate company. Long story short, they asked me this questions and I told them I want to start and hopefully own a successful business..... He literally told me "that's a terrible questions and normally we would have turn you down" I still get the job since it was free labor for them but yeah, don't be me 4 years ago .
Very apt answer. Good reasoning as to what the interviewer is looking at. Another point to add is they may also be looking at if you have high bar for yourself - to see if you have the fire. Again, very good ans.
Thanks Bill! I’ve been looking for great content like this for years. I’m a subscriber for life brother. Keep up the great work! Much love from Chicago.
Always finish your answer with a question. I think this is the most important concept. This gives you control over the situation. Otherwise you are a sheep ready to be slaughtered by the interviewer.
Honestly I wish I found your page last year ,I have applied for multiple jobs in my area that I am qualified for, gotten into interviews but no call backs, wish high school focused more on real world skills like this. Thankyou for the advice and I look forward to going into my next I interview with the confidence I didnt have before
On my last job interview, I was not really prepared for this question. I was a bit naive and also the position was supposed to be for a limited time to do only one specific project at the company. I just answered that I would like to take the role as technical lead, which is not a smart answer given that the technical lead was basically my main interview partner. In essence I told him that I want to take his job. I got the job anyways and he left the company even before I had my first day, because the technical lead wanted to become team leader and the company just didn't see him in this position. So, that happened 4.5 years ago. Now, I am technical lead for 2 years or so and this year I will become team leader. So, I didn't only got his job as I said I would do in the job interview, but I even got the job that he wasn't able to get.
What this man says ! I have been putting to the test over here in Sweden.. mixed outcome. Some people are flabbergasted and look like "omg what a great answer" you can really see the glimmer in their eyes like "hell yeah " Some not so much 😅 they look like "what ... The faaaaaaawk" did we just hear 😂 tbh thats rhe response i like haha. Been looking/listening to a lot of YT creators talking about how to get a job This guy is far the best ! Also as a person who dont speak english regularly and not by tongue. This guy is easy to understand !🎉🎉
When I think back to some of my past performances at job interviews it is a miracle maybe that I ever got a job let alone a series of jobs over many years. Seriously. This question used to scare the hell out of me. I used to just try to wing some job interviews I think. So maybe I am luckier than I will ever realise. I have had bad and good jobs. They all add up though. Now I need to put all this experience together and make sense of it all. That is my next and greatest challenge ever !
My response to my current employer was directly to the person who asked me the question “ I asked him what his position was?” He was the deputy, so I told him sitting in his seat. Everyone laughed but him. Got the job but he held it against me until he finally was forced to retire last year.
This video is facts. Don't tell them your plans, dreams and goals because they really only want reassurance that they won't have to replace you any time soon.
Great stuff. Short, to the point and entertaining at the same time. You taught and old girl a lot in a span of the few videos I’ve watched so far. I wish this was around years ago when I was younger. It is tougher to get hired or change jobs in general when you are older these days and being an immigrant makes it even tougher. Maybe you can do a video on each of these two subjects for us? Thanks and keep the up the fantastic work🤩.
"Considering world domination is a multi-decade undertaking, I expect to be half way of conquering Poland and France for an early economic boost, at that stage."
- Where do you see yourself in 5 year? - In *exactly* the same spot where I am now. After all, the very reason why I made it through the entire education system was to achieve *stability* in life and to never climb a ladder with broken rungs, each broken rung with yet another deadline on it. That said, if I’m not in the very same situation 5 years from now, I will have *failed* my stability goal.
I feel like if they give you opportunities in the middle of the interview to ask them questions as well, it means they want you to get to know them too. It keeps both parties engaged.
Nice, I am gonna learn how to play this interview game properly Cause I'm currently applying to over 100 jobs, so I can really practice this In my first job, I only become a yes man - an employee who surrender and beg to get hired.
I would like to see the facial expression of an interviewer when you ask them where do you see the company in the future? I think you would get hired immediatly OR you won't be hired at all. Depends on the companies reputation.
Five years ago: "I see myself in a giant lock down, the government paying me to stay home... oh...and the host of Celebrity Apprentice is the President."
On the other hand, a CEO who was promoting me during troubling times within the company, was outlining his ideas for the future of the company. I got suspicious and asked him, "Where do you see this company in 5 years?" His answer was, "I have trouble getting through this year...one year at a time."...After that I had no confidence in where the company and CEO ...where I put my heart into for several years. I felt a sense of doom...and in fact because there WAS no long term vision, the company did fold. I think it's just as important for employees to ask the same of "executives"!
So if you have an expectation they cannot meet and they drop you because of that, that is bad? I'd rather that be out in the open and I move on to my next opportunity rather than find out months later that this is a bad fit.
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Thanks hey
That example of yours nice and short.
Man you’re good. I’ve been asked these questions and just fumbled around trying to answer them. This the most worthwhile channel on TH-cam.
Wow I’m not even searching for the job and it’s still fun to watch it! No BS, straight to the point, easy and fun.
same here =)
Just think - everyone who answered that question in 2015 - EVERYONE - was wrong.
No...not at all!
I wasn't. if you're humble enough. life is too complex to pin down to a story. you have to be honest, and clear with your self. instead of feeling pressured and having to make something up to the other person. one day at a time and being flexible.
In 2015, I actually was looking for remote working due to long commutes. I didn't want EVERYONE to remote work though, sorry.
I was planning to become senior software developer in 2020 back in 2015. Actually that happened...the only difference I am remote software dev.
🤣
Trick question is right.
(Applied to an IT company)
Q: How do you see yourself in 5 years?
A: Building my music career, joining competitions and improving in piano
That's when I realized I was too honest... wrong answer. But it may have been better for me not to work for them.
...Why can't job applications be as simple as "I have the skill, hire me and I'll do your work for you"?
Exactly!
So I started watching you about a month ago and have been applying to jobs, just got done with an interview and I can not stress enough how helpful this series has been. Thank you
That's great to hear, Chris - glad it's working out!!
@@TheCompaniesExpert got the job!
@@mrbleek2910 Congratulations, Chris!!
"I don't think of the future--It comes soon enough." Albert Einstein
2020 version: "5 years ago i certainly haven´t seen myself sitting at home for 6 months. Therefore blind predictions are irrelevant and this information holds no value to you."
That would make me judge you as presumptuous.
@@Antilli Point is that unnecessary predictions usually lead to false goals and promises, of which the then sense of unachievement harbors the gateway to depression. As those predictions and self-set goals cripple the mindset for present opportunities. Therefore i´d rather predict my next day on a daily basis while creating contingency plans in case of failure on the fly. As having a plan B,C,D,E,F usually leads to failure of plan A to begin with.
@@Animefan1803 I fully agree with you. That does not mean that I would like the response as a recruiter.
@@Antilli It´s true what they say about recruiters huh? Ya gits really have no sense of humor.
@@Antilli r/woosh
Last time I got this question, I answered that I wanted to keep learning, pursue evening classes to prepare for (higher diploma, certification) in the field that the recruiter was currently recruiting me for. Even if 5 years is not the exact time frame for that in most cases, it worked well for the interview, got the job.
In tech, 5 years is effectively an eternity. If you don’t keep learning, you don’t keep earning. Apple came out with the Swift programming language in 2014 (thanks, Apple, for making the name be effectively unsearchable!) and I’ve joked if you want to learn a new programming language every year, learn Swift! It is evolving that fast.
I figured out by that point that sooner or later Apple would be using their own processors in the Mac lineup, and that is now the case, bur they’re performing better than I would have expected compared to Intel/AMD chips.
There are so many things that have arrived in this last 5 years in my realm I couldn’t predict, though, let alone the timeframe. I don’t foresee that fact changing!
Just wanted to say thank you. I have watched all these videos, and they have helped tremendously. As a 'veteran' in my field, I thought I knew the best way to handle interviews, but turns out I don't. I approached things the incorrect way. I since adjusted my interview strategy and have now advanced into the final rounds at a potential company! Thanks again!
Congratulations, Allan! Best of luck!!
I once answered this question with "Asking that very same question to the person I will be interviewing"
I got the job.
Damn ... they hired u to replace themselves lol
Great high standards. I see what you did right there 💪🏽👏🏼👌🏽
some websites caution against saying this lol
Smooth...
I had a job interview that was exactly like this; an interrogation. One of the interviewers, the Security Manager for an Aerospace/Manufacturing company, was a retired police Detective. I felt like I was going to be arrested and put in jail after that interview for not confessing to a crime I did not commit. All of the questions were part of a script they used on every candidate to compare scores. I failed the interview miserably because I wasn't prepared for some of the questions. It was a great learning experience, even though I did not get the job.
Awwww 🥺
Same feeling.
By far the BEST and most INTELLIGENT look at the HR side of the business.
Great hints and wisdom.
I appreciate how you use your hands in your speeches to us.
I would tend to put back the human there first so :
1) happy in my work, in my company and the challenges we face together
2) Surely having progressed further in my skills, knowledge, and perhaps in managerial position based on my performance, still in this specific domain that is my passion
3) And i would really like to return the question, what are the actual company goals on mid and long terms ?
(You're the one who is awesome Mister Former CEO. Thank you so much. Hope you're doing well)
Seriously Bill, you're channel is really the best when it comes to Job prep. Thank you so so much...
All I know is every time I watch this guy and hear this background music, I get hired every time! Thank you!
Make "Myself in 5 years" an item in your resume and save a ton of time.
Smart !!
Lmao that’s hilarious , I might legit try that, at the very least it will make my resume stand out and get a laugh
I agree 100% on the turn the interview into a conversation.
It allows one to connect with a human being that will eventually be your boss (providing you’re not just doing a HR interview) and let’s them get to know you as a person.
That’s really important.
I love how brief but on point the replies that you provided...no sugar coating.. thank sir...more power...
Yes. Finally! Someone acknowledged that job interviews can feel like interrogations.
In my experience here in my country, interviewers look at me funny when I ask them questions back even before the customary “ do you have any questions?” And it makes for awkward moments in some cases. 😂
I have my own company but after watching your videos, I feel like going to an interview just to answer as you recommended.
I love how succinct you are and the advice can be easily be tailored for different situations, when employment becomes a thing again.
I once had a colleague tell us his story about a job interview he had, and they asked him that question, to which he replied "president of the company". He says they never contacted him after the interview.
He shot for the stars and didn’t make it off the ground: oops!
I found this guy a day ago and i already love him! His energy is beautiful
I nailed both first round and second interview bcz I watched this video. I work in an investment banking industry. Thank you Bill
I just like how always give answers with clear example ,you keep me watching you evry now and then
Half way through my 10 year plan
😂😂😂
That you say, “but I can’t tell you that plan” (secretly, you’re channeling Pinky and the Brain)
Thank you so much, I have interview later 8pm it is my first job interview🥺❤️
These videos are linguistically interesting. Appreciate you.
Wow! We've all fumbled on that question. This is good...👌🏿👏🏿👏🏿
End up here from F1 but now I’m watching all of your videos. Good jobs.
Also don’t say “I plan on leaving and starting my own business” - as employeer that is such a red flag, you almost immediately disqualify yourself even if the rest of the interview was stellar - we are trying to see where we can place you within the the company - and if you are someone worth investing training, time, money etc
If you say I am going to start my own business what you were essentially saying is, I’m going to take all the training time, effort, energy, and everything that I’ve learned from the clock you on the job potentially take your clients away to go start my own business
This is happened a few times. That’s why bring it up.
Nowadays, I no longer worry about the future. Things don't turn out the way you think they will anyway.
In my opinion, worrying about it is a waste of time.
These questions are always included in interviews. Very helpful series.
4 years ago, I interviewed for an internship with a real estate company. Long story short, they asked me this questions and I told them I want to start and hopefully own a successful business..... He literally told me "that's a terrible questions and normally we would have turn you down" I still get the job since it was free labor for them but yeah, don't be me 4 years ago .
Amongst all the interview qna channel I've seen here on youtube, this would be the best one for me. Tysm for this, Sir. 😇😍❤
Dang son ... nice, very few channels bringing these things. Thanks, and continue with the content.
Very apt answer. Good reasoning as to what the interviewer is looking at. Another point to add is they may also be looking at if you have high bar for yourself - to see if you have the fire. Again, very good ans.
Thanks Bill! I’ve been looking for great content like this for years. I’m a subscriber for life brother. Keep up the great work! Much love from Chicago.
Thanks, Vibe! Cheers!
@@TheCompaniesExpert Ditto 💯
I'll either be running my own business, or have a great deal more responsibility at my current job. Seems to have held true so far.
I’ve probably answered this one wrong every time, until now. Thanks so much
Always finish your answer with a question. I think this is the most important concept. This gives you control over the situation. Otherwise you are a sheep ready to be slaughtered by the interviewer.
Man! I click your vids blindly knowing it’s lucrative! Thanks & keep ‘em coming 🙏🙏
Honestly I wish I found your page last year ,I have applied for multiple jobs in my area that I am qualified for, gotten into interviews but no call backs, wish high school focused more on real world skills like this. Thankyou for the advice and I look forward to going into my next I interview with the confidence I didnt have before
On my last job interview, I was not really prepared for this question. I was a bit naive and also the position was supposed to be for a limited time to do only one specific project at the company. I just answered that I would like to take the role as technical lead, which is not a smart answer given that the technical lead was basically my main interview partner. In essence I told him that I want to take his job. I got the job anyways and he left the company even before I had my first day, because the technical lead wanted to become team leader and the company just didn't see him in this position. So, that happened 4.5 years ago. Now, I am technical lead for 2 years or so and this year I will become team leader. So, I didn't only got his job as I said I would do in the job interview, but I even got the job that he wasn't able to get.
This guy is amazing. I learned a lot from just a few videos. Thank you
Been doing the complete opposite of this and giving LOTS of information to this! Thanks for the tips.
What this man says ! I have been putting to the test over here in Sweden.. mixed outcome. Some people are flabbergasted and look like "omg what a great answer" you can really see the glimmer in their eyes like "hell yeah "
Some not so much 😅 they look like "what ... The faaaaaaawk" did we just hear 😂 tbh thats rhe response i like haha.
Been looking/listening to a lot of YT creators talking about how to get a job
This guy is far the best !
Also as a person who dont speak english regularly and not by tongue.
This guy is easy to understand !🎉🎉
When I think back to some of my past performances at job interviews it is a miracle maybe that I ever got a job let alone a series of jobs over many years. Seriously. This question used to scare the hell out of me. I used to just try to wing some job interviews I think. So maybe I am luckier than I will ever realise. I have had bad and good jobs. They all add up though. Now I need to put all this experience together and make sense of it all. That is my next and greatest challenge ever !
Celebrating the 5th anniversary of you asking me this question
I have an interview tomorrow and Been preparing though your videos, thanks 💓
Worth subscribing. Thanks for making it easy for us to tackle most of the tricky questions.
My response to my current employer was directly to the person who asked me the question “ I asked him what his position was?” He was the deputy, so I told him sitting in his seat. Everyone laughed but him. Got the job but he held it against me until he finally was forced to retire last year.
I just like to listen how you talk. The topic matters too though. But your expression and voice and other stuff is hypnotizing.
This video is facts. Don't tell them your plans, dreams and goals because they really only want reassurance that they won't have to replace you any time soon.
Great stuff. Short, to the point and entertaining at the same time. You taught and old girl a lot in a span of the few videos I’ve watched so far. I wish this was around years ago when I was younger. It is tougher to get hired or change jobs in general when you are older these days and being an immigrant makes it even tougher. Maybe you can do a video on each of these two subjects for us? Thanks and keep the up the fantastic work🤩.
Thank you for this, I have an interview tomorrow morning 🙏👍
Most useful video I watched in weeks, thanks
You're the best. I'm gonna watch all your videos. Thank you
The way of your delivery and presentation is fun to watch [in a good way] and, yeah, thanks)
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Thank you so much I watched your videos a day before my interview. And they hired me ♥️
Way to go, Aires!
Thank you once again for these interview tips. They have been very helpful!
I don't even run a company, but I would hire this guy
Imagine to answer:"Doctor said I have 3/4 years left. So I definitely know where I will be in 5 years."
I am imagining the recruiter face
My answer to that is ' 5 years from now, i see myself still working in this company as one of you best employees'
Oh wow! I just say that I intend to be running the team or the department. I guess that is coming on strong and I should ask more questions.
"Considering world domination is a multi-decade undertaking, I expect to be half way of conquering Poland and France for an early economic boost, at that stage."
Thank God for youttube. I fail job interviews because I didn't have this knowdledge
Great videos you do! Crisp and to the point, perfect!
I am loving these tips, thanks!
Omg I really Love your videos! Very Helpful.. I learned alot and Also im learning English at the same time.. thank you so much!
Where do you see yourself in 5 years?
"in your chair"
And 5 years later my cousin sat in the interviewers chair.
Burn🔥
- Where do you see yourself in 5 year?
- In *exactly* the same spot where I am now. After all, the very reason why I made it through the entire education system was to achieve *stability* in life and to never climb a ladder with broken rungs, each broken rung with yet another deadline on it. That said, if I’m not in the very same situation 5 years from now, I will have *failed* my stability goal.
Thank you so much sir
I like your interview questions answers its very easy and understandable
I feel like if they give you opportunities in the middle of the interview to ask them questions as well, it means they want you to get to know them too. It keeps both parties engaged.
Your videos are fantastic. Thank you, sir!
Whenever someone asked me that question, I replied with "In your seat."
Nice, I am gonna learn how to play this interview game properly
Cause I'm currently applying to over 100 jobs, so I can really practice this
In my first job, I only become a yes man - an employee who surrender and beg to get hired.
Had interview today ,I used some of your answers .thankyou I'll know if I got the job tomorrow
Did you get it?
If not then don't worry, it would have been for the better. Who knows,maybe there is a better job waiting for you!
I would like to see the facial expression of an interviewer when you ask them where do you see the company in the future? I think you would get hired immediatly OR you won't be hired at all. Depends on the companies reputation.
Wow..thnx man..very useful info
Sir, This information is very helpful! Thank you!
SO HELPFUL TIPS. THANK YOU TO BITS.
You're perfectly welcome, Noor - best of luck!
A friend was interviewing at a law firm and got the "where in 5 years" question. He said he hoped to be a farmer. Funny, but he didn't get the job.
Thanks for sharing and your time
Five years ago: "I see myself in a giant lock down, the government paying me to stay home... oh...and the host of Celebrity Apprentice is the President."
🤣🤣
And the next President will be a mindless feeb. Did you call that one? 😂😂😂
And don’t forget Tiger king!
these explanations are clearer than my future hahhh....new subscriber here
Thanks, 1k! No one's future is really clear - and if they think it is, they're living in a dream world. So don't feel bad - you rule.
On the other hand, a CEO who was promoting me during troubling times within the company, was outlining his ideas for the future of the company. I got suspicious and asked him, "Where do you see this company in 5 years?" His answer was, "I have trouble getting through this year...one year at a time."...After that I had no confidence in where the company and CEO ...where I put my heart into for several years. I felt a sense of doom...and in fact because there WAS no long term vision, the company did fold.
I think it's just as important for employees to ask the same of "executives"!
thanks a lot youre awesome all the interviews i went to went smoothly with your advice
I have never in my life thought about 5 years from now.
Lol don't tell THEM that.
Wow this is great. Thank you
This is so useful. Thanks a million!
So if you have an expectation they cannot meet and they drop you because of that, that is bad? I'd rather that be out in the open and I move on to my next opportunity rather than find out months later that this is a bad fit.
The same place I always do. Mirrors, reflective surfaces etc.
You Sir are awesome 👏🏼
Where do you see yourself in 5 years ?
me: if they don't invent anything else, still in the mirror!
Brilliant advice!
Good reply!
You are truly awesome!