Department of Social Services Mock Interview

Be honest. Formulate your answer to kill two birds with one stone. Give them insights into your personality and what motivates and inspires you on a personal level, as well as how you stay motivated throughout your workday, and how you approach your work, whether the task is high-pressure or monotonous.

"I always had a strong propensity for empathy, and people picked up on it. Throughout my life, I found myself giving advice to friends, family, and even complete strangers. They trust me, and I found myself in a position where I could help. Throughout my teen years, I found myself in crisis intervention situations where I was talking people out of suicide. This led to me volunteering for the suicide prevention hotline. When it came time for me to decide what I was going to pursue in college, I realized I had an inherent talent for this kind of work, a drive to help people, and I wanted to make a difference. Of course, the work turned out to be much more complicated and challenging than I thought, but that hasn't slowed me down. I love my work. I feel as if I am answering my calling."