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Question 20 of 30 for our Addiction Counselor Mock Interview

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Question 20 of 30

What makes you feel you will be a good fit for our organization?

Rather than just sharing how you have gone above and beyond expectations in the past, focus on how your qualities will help you meet and exceed expectations with their organization. Discuss the reasons why will you be great at this job. Talk about your qualifications and skills that will help you to do this job well. If you can, match your strengths to the requirements outlined in the job description.

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How to Answer: What makes you feel you will be a good fit for our organization?

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  • 20. What makes you feel you will be a good fit for our organization?

      How to Answer

      Rather than just sharing how you have gone above and beyond expectations in the past, focus on how your qualities will help you meet and exceed expectations with their organization. Discuss the reasons why will you be great at this job. Talk about your qualifications and skills that will help you to do this job well. If you can, match your strengths to the requirements outlined in the job description.

      Entry Level

      "I feel I have the education and skills necessary to become an asset to your organization and I believe, given the opportunity, I can prove that."

      Answer Example

      "I know I will be successful in this role because I have been working in this industry for five years with great training and mentorship. I have a solid understanding of X, Y, and Z (skills listed in the job description). Also, I have all of my updated certifications as outlined in your job description. I am well-prepared for this next step in my career."

      Experienced

      "I believe my success with your organization will come from the years of experience I have regarding all of the hard skills that you are looking for, whether learned in school or gained through work experience. I have strong relationships with other providers within this region and stay informed about current practices."

      Anonymous Interview Answers with Professional Feedback

      Anonymous Answer

      "I feel I'd be a good fit for your organization because I care deeply about and want to help those with the disease of addiction, I take my job very seriously, but I'm not afraid to have fun when it's appropriate and most importantly I do my best to make sure I'm relating to clients on the same level and not talking down to them as I've seen other staff members do."

      Kristine's Feedback

      Good start. You do a nice job of outlining your strengths. Be sure to mention your qualifications here as well, such as any prior work or training experiences you have with assisting those with addictions. It seems you missed a word after "care deeply about..."
      "I feel I'd be a good fit for your organization because I care deeply about ___, and I want to help those with the disease of addiction. I take my job very seriously, but I'm not afraid to have fun when it's appropriate. Most importantly, I do my best to make sure I'm relating to clients on the same level and not talking down to them as I've seen other staff members do."

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