Where do you see yourself in a few years? — ask about career goals
expressionB1IELTS 5+neutralcommon
A common question asking about your long-term plans and where you hope your career will be.
Pattern: Where do you see yourself in [a few years / five years]?
In use
- And where do you see yourself in a few years?career discussion
- A: Where do you see yourself in a few years?
B: Ideally leading a small team and mentoring juniors.interview
Common mistake
✗ Where will you in five years?
✓ Where do you see yourself in five years?
Use 'do you see yourself', not 'where will you'; the verb 'see' carries the idea of imagining the future.
Don't confuse it
This asks about the future; 'What have you done so far?' asks about the past.