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EPISODE · Jul 18, 2026 · 8 MIN

How to Answer the Where Do You See Yourself in Five Years Question

from Interview Prep with Fexingo: Behavioral Questions, Case Studies, and Hiring Manager Insights · host Fexingo

Lucas and Luna tackle one of the trickiest interview questions: 'Where do you see yourself in five years?' They break down why hiring managers ask it, how to avoid the trap of sounding either too vague or too rigid, and walk through a specific case study of a marketing candidate who nailed it by tying her answer to the company's growth trajectory. They discuss the 'two-year horizon' framing, the importance of showing self-awareness about career stages, and share a real example of a candidate who lost the job because she described a role that didn't exist at the company. Plus, a listener question about whether it's ever okay to say you don't know. If you've struggled with this classic behavioral question, this episode gives you a concrete framework to prepare your answer. #InterviewPrep #CareerAdvice #JobSearch #FiveYearPlan #BehavioralInterview #HiringManager #CareerGoals #InterviewTips #JobInterview #CareerStrategy #FexingoBusiness #BusinessPodcast #Careers #LucasAndLuna #InterviewSkills #CareerGrowth #JobHunt #ProfessionalDevelopment Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo

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