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What made you choose a career as an Addiction Counselor?

In almost all interviews, the employer will ask why you chose this specific career. Everybody has his own story to tell, and the interviewer wants to hear yours. If you had some experience that led you to this career choice, this is a good time to share that. Remember, though, this is an interview, not a conference where you are a guest speaker. Tell your 'why' and tell it with passion, but be conscientious of the time that you are being given.

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How to Answer: What made you choose a career as an Addiction Counselor?

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  • 16. What made you choose a career as an Addiction Counselor?

      How to Answer

      In almost all interviews, the employer will ask why you chose this specific career. Everybody has his own story to tell, and the interviewer wants to hear yours. If you had some experience that led you to this career choice, this is a good time to share that. Remember, though, this is an interview, not a conference where you are a guest speaker. Tell your 'why' and tell it with passion, but be conscientious of the time that you are being given.

      Entry Level

      "I wanted to find a career that would challenge me to grow and become a better person by giving back to others. When I started seriously thinking about my future and what possibilities there are, I really felt like if I could make a difference in just one person's life and help them overcome the stronghold of addiction, that it would be worth it all."

      Answer Example

      "If someone had told me many years ago that I would have chosen a career dealing with addiction, I would never have believed them. I love psychology and have always wanted to help people. It wasn't until I really began to research the different types of counseling that are available that I realized the critical role that many addiction counselors have in the lives of those who are struggling with addictions. The more I researched, the more I felt like this is what I was meant to do."

      Experienced

      "I actually did not start my career path as an addiction counselor. My career path began when I was an addict. Like many people, I started out using once in a while and those 'here and there' moments turned into several times a week and often daily. I suffered physically, emotionally, and spiritually. I went through more than I can tell you in the time an interview allows, but what I can say here is, when I hit rock bottom, I promised myself if I could crawl out of the hole I was in I would help others as much as I could. I got into an inpatient rehab program, then did outpatient therapy and joined support groups. When I got healthy again, I started pursuing a career in addiction counseling. I made a promise to myself and I intend to keep it as long as I live. It's one thing to know the facts; it's completely another thing to live them. I am living proof that someone can overcome addiction and live a better life."

      Anonymous Interview Answers with Professional Feedback

      Anonymous Answer

      "I've always been very motivated to help others, but in what capacity has never been clear until a few years ago when a college friend of mine decided to seek help for her opiate addiction. I feel like I was helpful and supportive of her as she was estranged from most of her family and other friends. In 2015, not long after she got clean, it became clear to me that I wanted to pursue addiction counseling as a career."

      Kristine's Feedback

      Excellent response! The interviewer will see your genuine interest in pursuing the profession.

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