How to Answer: What have been your most difficult type of client thus far?
Advice and answer examples written specifically for a Social Work job interview.
10. What have been your most difficult type of client thus far?
How to Answer
Don't get hung up on the word 'difficult' but think of it as a welcomed challenge. If you choose to highlight a particular population, the interviewer may fear that you are not comfortable or knowledgeable working with that particular crowd. Instead, choose a character that is difficult. Don't use names or too many details. The important thing to remember with this question is how you learned and become a better Social Worker because of this type of client.
Written by Heather Douglass
1st Answer Example
"The most difficult client would be the one that given the tools to help themselves they choose not to. Over the years I've been able to be creative on how I work with these clients. These clients are always challenging but after time they see that I'm trying to help and it is very rewarding."
Written by Heather Douglass
2nd Answer Example
"The most difficult type of client is a child involved in a child abuse situation. The situation can be emotional and time consuming."
Written by Heather Douglass