## Question Where do you want your work to develop over the next two to three years? Explain the capabilities, scope, and kinds of problems you want to grow into, and how this role fits that direction. ### Constraints & Assumptions - Discuss growth in terms of contribution and capability, not title alone. - Keep the direction specific enough to assess fit but flexible enough for changing business needs. - Connect the goal to evidence from work you have already tried. - Include how you plan to learn, not only what opportunities you expect others to provide. ### Clarifying Questions to Ask - Would you like the answer framed around technical depth, leadership scope, or both? - Should I discuss an individual-contributor path specifically? - How much should I connect the answer to this team's current work? ```hint Name the next capability, not a distant label Choose one or two skills you can practice repeatedly in the role and explain how improved performance would be visible. ``` ### What a Strong Answer Covers - A credible direction grounded in prior interests and strengths. - Specific capabilities and progressively larger responsibilities. - A learning plan involving practice, feedback, and evidence. - A two-way connection between the role's needs and the candidate's growth. - Flexibility without evasiveness. ### Follow-up Questions 1. Which capability is currently the largest gap? 2. How will you know you are making progress? 3. What work would not fit the direction you described?