Day 44 of 150

Day 44: The Question About Five Years

At a job interview in an IT company in Minsk, a recruiter asks a candidate the classic question about the future.

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  1. Read the situation under the title.
  2. Read the dialogue and its translation. The audio for this lesson is coming soon.
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Dialogue

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  1. A

    Ну и традиционный вопрос, Алексей: кем вы видите себя через пять лет?

    And now the traditional question, Alexei: where do you see yourself in five years?

  2. B

    Можно начистоту или как положено на собеседовании?

    Can I be frank, or should I answer the way you're supposed to at an interview?

  3. A

    Давайте начистоту, правильных ответов я сегодня и так наслушался.

    Be frank, please, I've heard more than enough correct answers today.

  4. B

    Если честно, я бы сказал так: через пять лет я вижу себя во главе собственной компании.

    To be honest, I'd put it this way: in five years I see myself at the head of my own company.

  5. A

    Смело. А с точки зрения работодателя, зачем нам кандидат, который через пару лет уйдёт в свободное плавание?

    Bold. And from the employer's point of view, why would we want a candidate who'll strike out on his own in a couple of years?

  6. B

    Затем, что такой человек работает на совесть, как на себя: ему важны опыт и развитие, а не просто должность.

    Because a person like that works conscientiously, as if for himself: what matters to him is experience and growth, not just a job title.

  7. A

    Любопытно. Наш генеральный на собеседовании десять лет назад ответил слово в слово так же. Когда сможете приступить?

    Interesting. Ten years ago our CEO gave word for word the same answer at his interview. When can you start?

  8. B

    Хоть с понедельника. Только, чур, через пять лет не обижайтесь.

    Monday, if you like. Only no hard feelings in five years' time.

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