Job Interview Questions: Job Interview: How Long Do You Plan To Work Here?

At my job interview today I was asked "How long do you plan to work here for?" Because they want someone who will be committed to the job. In reality I plan to stay there as long as I can until I get a better job offer, whether that be in one month or one year. What do you think I should say/should have said? I don't think they would have liked my honest answer.

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Recommended Answer:
Always tell them you are looking for a career in whatever field they are in. Even crappy jobs like fast food places want people who are going to stick around for a reasonable amount of time.

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• i said "well in 5 years time i hope to be moving into a level of management in your company"
  of corse it was a complete lie. i'll leave as soon as my self employed career takes off which is in a completely different sector of work.


• I would say "indefinitely" because in all honesty you don't know what growth opportunities that employer or another employer has or does not have available for you. Who knows the future?