Department of Juvenile Justice Mock Interview
Practice 30 Department of Juvenile Justice interview questions covering youth advocacy, crisis intervention, and rehabilitation philosophy.
Question 22 of 30
How comfortable do you feel about working around young offenders?
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Kevin Downey has an extensive background in business management, recruiting, branding and marketing. He's volunteered his career coaching services at job fairs, lecturing on interview techniques and crafting winning resumes and cover letters.
"I feel secure in my abilities and confident in getting the job done. I have no issues working with young offenders. It's why I am here."
Kevin Downey has an extensive background in business management, recruiting, branding and marketing. He's volunteered his career coaching services at job fairs, lecturing on interview techniques and crafting winning resumes and cover letters.
They're not only curious about what your professional or personal experience is, but what kind of emotional response, or personal prejudice, your answers might reveal. They're also curious in what capacity you have, or haven't, worked with offending juveniles. They're screening for candidates with relevant experience, who isn't easily intimidated and have strong stress coping mechanisms.
Kevin Downey has an extensive background in business management, recruiting, branding and marketing. He's volunteered his career coaching services at job fairs, lecturing on interview techniques and crafting winning resumes and cover letters.
Stay calm while answering the question. Even if you've had a bad experience, discuss it calmly and objectively. They shouldn't notice a trace of anger or resentment in your tone. On the other hand, if you've had a positive experience, talk about it with enthusiasm. If you haven't experience, mention any translatable, relevant experience you do have.
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