Mastering faculty interview questions: where do you see yourself in 5 years? Give a perfect answer!

[@mrillig]

This is a very common question during a faculty job interview, probing your plans and vision for the future. Building on a couple of decades worth experience in search committees, here are my tips for giving a great answer to this question. Let me know if I forgot something!

[@changsookim9728]

A heartfelt thank you to you professor. I got a faculty position starting this year and your videos were of great help along the way. Wish you a prosperous and Happy New Year!

[@mrillig]

Thanks! That's wonderful, congratulations; and happy New Year to you as well!

[@shaliniaravind]

I am going for my faculty interview. This works as a great primer. Thank you.

[@mrillig]

Thanks, and good luck!

[@BlackSakura33]

Thank you professor. This episode is very helpful.

[@mrillig]

Thanks, glad you find it helpful!

[@ernstuzhansky]

Thank you, Prof. Rillig!

[@mrillig]

glad you found it useful!

[@TatianaVompe]

Thank you proffer for such good video with real examples!

[@mrillig]

Thanks; glad you found this useful!

[@ArjunR]

Thank you professor!

[@mrillig]

Thanks!!

[@pratikmochi2111]

Thank you Prof.

[@mrillig]

Thanks!

[@pratikmochi2111]

@@mrillig Hello Prof. Your videos are truly inspirational. Have you written any book about topics you covered in your channels? If yes please inform me and, if not, please write one. Also prepare one video on "3 books one must read" based on your academic and overall life experience. Thanks !

[@locomariorolla]

Thank so much for constant guidance!

[@mrillig]

Thank you very much!

[@emmanuelameyaw9735]

If all your competitors also watched this video...then you will have to count on luck.😊

[@mrillig]

Thanks! :)

[@uwamungujeanyves6855]

Thank you Professor!

[@mrillig]

Thanks! :)