I have been asked by a lot of companies during my interview “Where do you see yourself Five Years Down The Line?” The time I started my career, I wasn’t sure whether I would continue to pursue my career in the same profile where I have got the job or my interest lies somewhere. One thing I was very much sure that I haven’t figured out what my five years plan looks like and I was not worried about it at all.
To summarize the fact, after 8+ years of my professional career I never thought I would pursue my career in Sales & Marketing. If I look back and start connecting the dots, I was always curious about how does any business functions. I vividly remember the days where I was used to working at a BPO during my college summer break, my curiosity was “Why does a company located in the US or European Countries outsource their Call Centers?” this led me to know that the model has been the most cost-effective solution and great opportunity in the economy for a developing nation.
After completing my graduation I got offered in an eCommerce company as a Customer Representative and never thought that I would have a career transition in Sales & Marketing. As the company was a Start-Up I got to gain knowledge on how does an Online Retail Shop functions right from managing the inventory to delivery of products to the customer. “I still didn’t figure out Where do I see myself Five Years Down The Line”
It was a very informative and learning stint in my career at the eCommerce company however it lasted for 1.6 years as I got an opportunity to work in Sales for a mid-size IT firm. There was no break or transition in my profession after that and after spending 7 years in the Information Technologies industry, I still think there is a lot more to learn and be curious.
My “Five Years Down The Line” has been a roller coaster ride, the message I want to conclude is that It’s OK not to have a plan, you have to figure where your interest and passion lies and the path will follow.
Five Years is a long time and what I have always learned in my life and profession is that be a lifelong student, your learning process should never stop even though you complete a 4-year degree graduation.
Recently, I started this blog and write about my life & profession experiences. Who knows how’s my “Five Years Down The Line” looks like. Please let me know your experiences below in the comment section.
Allen Mutum 