Dear J.T. & Dale: Almost all interviewers will ask during an interview, “Where do you see yourself in five years?” Is there a good answer to such a bad question? — Trish

J.T.: Who can honestly say where they want to be in five years?

Dale: Wait — you can’t start getting judgmental about the interviewer’s questions, or the negativity will seep into your response. You have to treat every question as a great question.

J.T.: Doing that, I’d say something like … “Experience tells me how quickly things change these days, and I’m sure that will include this company and this job. However, I can say that by working for your firm, I hope to become the best at _____ by building my skills in _____.”

Dale: That tells the manager you’re committed to personal development and that you embrace change. A good, helpful answer … so maybe it was a good question, after all.