How well do you work with people?
Regardless of the job, employers don't want to hire people who are trying to get along with because that will cause workplace issues and conflicts. The interviewer asks this question to screen out applicants who don't have strong people skills, even when they look good on paper. Take a moment to tell the interviewer about a time you successfully led or followed. What was the outcome when you worked in this group? Were you ahead of schedule and set the pace for others?
"As a counselor, I need to be able to work well with clients as well as my coworkers. I value my professional relationships as well as the client-focused relationships that I earn through my counseling sessions."
