What is a good way to respond to the question of where I see myself in 5 years (interviewing for associate counsel position at insurance company)?

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I hate this question. Hard to answer truthfully for me due to some specific circumstances. I’d think honestly about what you want your life to look like in 5-10 years and then develop an answer that fits what this company would want from its ideal candidate. If this is the right role for you, ideally your vision and what the company wants to hear will be similar. If they aren’t, think again if you really want this job/path. Good luck.

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Last time I heard that question asked the interviewee just laughed and asked if the interviewer had any serious questions. I personally found that hilarious.

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A beautifully ornate wooden box. Preferably buried.

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“In trial.”

Usually when people talk about insurance “in house” it’s not like in house at a company but it’s insurance defense work. Meaning you’re on the defense side of PI case representing the insurance company’s insureds.

“Sitting across from you, giving you the news of your departure.” Anyone stupid enough to ask such a canned question, shouldn’t be doing interviews and needs to be replaced by you (or someone)!

Married to the dark side (plaintiff's counsel) so I can afford to do legal work I'm passionate about!

This is easy. If you are interviewing for a firm, provide an answer that fits where you would be if you took the job. “I would like to be a fantastic securities litigator at a firm like this one that [insert something that shows you know a thing or two about the firm].

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