How do you answer "Where do you see yourself in 10 years"

[Smgood11]

How do you answer "Where do you see yourself in 10 years"

At my first interview I was really nervous and without thinking I basically described my ideal location of a practice and raising a family somewhere out in the mountains. Oy, still hate myself for saying that...they probably think I spend my days out in CO at grateful dead tribute bands....

I have another interview tomorrow and am sure I will get this question again. So I don't freeze up again please send me some guidance. Is this a morals and family values question, a geographical/ location question, or a question to answer with dental specializations and the kind of patients you want to work with....or should I just combine it all together?

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[NonTraDentalStudent]

How do you answer "Where do you see yourself in 10 years"

At my first interview I was really nervous and without thinking I basically described my ideal location of a practice and raising a family somewhere out in the mountains. Oy, still hate myself for saying that...they probably think I spend my days out in CO at grateful dead tribute bands....

I have another interview tomorrow and am sure I will get this question again. So I don't freeze up again please send me some guidance. Is this a morals and family values question, a geographical/ location question, or a question to answer with dental specializations and the kind of patients you want to work with....or should I just combine it all together?

I feel like you're overthinking this question lol. As someone who has been on the other side of the interview (not for DS mind you), they really just want to see where your head is at. In my experience, the interviewer wants to see if you have longterm goals and are committed to the field. It certainly couldn't hurt to throw in more info like you mentioned, but make sure it doesn't sound too rehearsed. These schools already like you "on paper" so just relax, be your smart, confident self & you'll do great!

 

[Likkriue]

Been to 6 and never got asked this question. Doubt it'll show up again.

 

[EuphoniumGeek]

I usually started by mentioning my goal to start a family etc before going into the dentistry aspect.

 

[DMDDDSHopeful]

How do you answer "Where do you see yourself in 10 years"

10 years older. In the mirror. Still looking good. Taking a selfie.

All jokes aside, @NonTraDentalStudent gave good advice here. Keep it relaxed and humble. Don't give a rehearsed, direct answer like "I see myself as A B C doing X Y Z."

 

[NonTraDentalStudent]

10 years older. In the mirror. Still looking good. Taking a selfie.

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All jokes aside, @NonTraDentalStudent gave good advice here. Keep it relaxed and humble. Don't give a rehearsed, direct answer like "I see myself as A B C doing X Y Z."

For real though, be sure to practice your Blue Steele 'cause...marketing!

 

[wengerout]

I just said hopefully starting a practice and hopefully have a family by then


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[DentalAptitude]

How do you answer "Where do you see yourself in 10 years"

At my first interview I was really nervous and without thinking I basically described my ideal location of a practice and raising a family somewhere out in the mountains. Oy, still hate myself for saying that...they probably think I spend my days out in CO at grateful dead tribute bands....

I have another interview tomorrow and am sure I will get this question again. So I don't freeze up again please send me some guidance. Is this a morals and family values question, a geographical/ location question, or a question to answer with dental specializations and the kind of patients you want to work with....or should I just combine it all together?

If I was your interviewer, I would completely agree with you! My dream as well. It's all about that individuals perspective, some others may think we'd be weird for wanted to live on acres of beautiful land in the Rockies, but we know what's best

I don't think there's anything wrong with your answer, as long as your demonstrate you have long term ambition and see yourself doing something very well. Always helps to show how you want to progress and contribute to a field, not just learn the practice and then be stagnant.

 

[Incis0r]

How do you answer "Where do you see yourself in 10 years"

Tough one.

 

[rolltide15]

I answered saying I would like to have my own practice eventually after working along side other dentists and specialists to begin to gain a clientele. I said i want my own practice because I want to be able to implement aspects I think are important such as explaining to patients what I am doing/what is going on. I also said I think that having open communication with your patients is important because you can explain to them your side of what youre doing while they can explain what they want done or any concerns they have during the process. But thats just me!

 

[dr.d00m]

How do you answer "Where do you see yourself in 10 years"

As your boss.

Not hardcore enough. A much better response, guaranteed to get you admission, would be "As your replacement."

 

[Scumbag_Steve]

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[684046]

I told the interviewers I saw myself practicing dentistry with my dog employed as my partner to provide therapy and relief for patients. They seemed to like it.

 

[toothdoctor123]

I have another interview tomorrow and am sure I will get this question again. So I don't freeze up again please send me some guidance. Is this a morals and family values question, a geographical/ location question, or a question to answer with dental specializations and the kind of patients you want to work with....or should I just combine it all together?

You should answer as you personally feel is appropriate. The interviewer is evaluating how you interpret the question to get a sense of who you are.

I only got this question at my UConn interview, and the interviewers told me that they were impressed with my answer. I said that my difficult life experiences taught me not to take anything for granted. For example, no healthy, young adult ever seems to see his/herself dead in 10 years, but how can anyone live in ignorance of that possibility? The wisest people I know have accepted existential uncertainty and do not confuse hopes with predictions. Thus, I try to balance both short- and long-term goals in every major life decision I make.

So again, I think your interpretation of the question is more important than the substance of your answer. That goes for many interview questions, actually. What you said before is fine.