A job interview, and a tricky question

You are having a job interview for a job at the front desk of a five star hotel.
The interviewer asks you, ‚Where do you see yourself in 5 years.‘

What would you say`?

An example:

In five years, I hope to have progressed in my career within the hospitality industry, ideally staying with this hotel.

Starting at the front desk, I want to gain a solid understanding of guest services and how the hotel runs.

I plan to work hard and take on more responsibilities as I grow.

My goal is to move into a supervisory or managerial role, where I can help lead a team and make sure guests have an excellent experience.

I’m passionate about providing great service and creating a welcoming environment for all guests.

Over the next few years, I want to learn more about different areas of hotel operations, such as event planning or guest relations.

I believe this will help me become a well-rounded professional in the industry.

I’m committed to my professional growth and am eager to take on new challenges.

I hope to contribute to the hotel’s continued success and reputation for excellence.

By being a positive and proactive team member, I aim to help improve our guests‘ experiences and support the overall goals of the hotel.

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FIND THE WORDS DEFINED IN THE TEXT ABOVE:

1. Moved forward or made improvements in a career or skill.

2. The industry focused on providing services to guests, like hotels and restaurants.

3. A person who visits a place, such as a hotel, for a short time.

4. Duties or tasks that a person is expected to do.

5. Related to overseeing and guiding the work of others.

6. Related to managing and making decisions in a business or organization.

7. To guide or direct a group of people.

8. A group of people who work together towards a common goal.

9. The day-to-day activities that keep a business running.

10. A strong dedication to doing something.

11. Having a good or optimistic attitude.

12. Taking action to solve problems before they happen.


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MORE THAN ONE ANSWER MAY BE CORRECT:

1. **What industry does the speaker want to progress in over the next five years?**

– A) Retail

– B) Hospitality

– C) Technology

– D) Education

2. **Where does the speaker hope to work in five years?**

– A) A different hotel

– B) A restaurant

– C) The same hotel

– D) A hospital

3. **What position is the speaker starting from?**

– A) Housekeeping

– B) Event Planning

– C) Front Desk

– D) Kitchen Staff

4. **Which roles does the speaker want to move into?**

– A) Supervisory

– B) Managerial

– C) Housekeeping

– D) Guest Relations

5. **What is one of the speaker’s main goals in their role?**

– A) To provide excellent guest experiences

– B) To improve kitchen operations

– C) To ensure the hotel is clean

– D) To lead a team

6. **What does the speaker want to gain a solid understanding of?**

– A) Guest services

– B) Financial accounting

– C) Hotel operations

– D) Marketing strategies

7. **Which area is the speaker interested in learning more about?**

– A) Event Planning

– B) Guest Relations

– C) Maintenance

– D) Security

8. **How does the speaker describe their attitude towards professional growth?**

– A) Indifferent

– B) Committed

– C) Lazy

– D) Eager

9. **What kind of environment does the speaker want to help create for guests?**

– A) Stressful

– B) Welcoming

– C) Relaxing

– D) Unfriendly

10. **What does the speaker hope to contribute to the hotel?**

– A) Marketing strategies

– B) Continued success

– C) Reputation for excellence

– D) Stock management

11. **How does the speaker want to be as a team member?**

– A) Proactive

– B) Negative

– C) Positive

– D) Passive

12. **What is one of the speaker’s key goals for the hotel’s guests?**

– A) To improve their experience

– B) To reduce their stay

– C) To meet their needs

– D) To avoid them

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FIND THE WORDS IN THE TEXT –
AND THE PHRASE AT THE END IS……………….

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