Maybe don't try to look ambitious, just be honest about what your 5 year plans are? Homeowner, family, dog? Or perhaps travel the world? They may not be looking

Maybe don't try to look ambitious, just be honest about what your 5 year plans are? Homeowner, family, dog? Or perhaps travel the world? They may not be looking for "ambition" but work life balance fit, for example, and a family might preclude that. Or if you want to travel, they might have remote options in mind. Coming off as one dimensional might not help their decision making process.