How to Answer: What have you done to further your own professional development in the past 5 years?
Advice and answer examples written specifically for a Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor job interview.
29. What have you done to further your own professional development in the past 5 years?
How to Answer
This question is to see if you've been stagnant as a Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor. Because you are always looking for new ways to help your clients you are constantly working to improve yourself and your techniques. Tell the interviewer about any workshops you've attended, classes you've taken or a mentor you admire that has been assisting you with your professional development.
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1st Answer Example
"In the past 5 years, "‹I've been an active volunteer within my community. I've been able to learn from clients and bring that to my current position as a Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor."
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2nd Answer Example
"I've been fortunate to learn from my colleagues over the past 5 years. I've been given the opportunity to work a bit outside my position to build upon my skills."
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