Focus on your reason for choosing this career, responding with enthusiasm and passion. There is no right or wrong answer. The interviewer wants to gain insight into what motivates and inspires you as a Hospice Social Worker to determine if you will be a good fit for their organization.

Avoid saying you chose a career as a Hospice Social Worker for the salary or benefits package. Suppose the interviewer feels that you are more interested in the monetary aspect of the job rather than providing patient care and assisting in end-of-life decisions. In that case, they will pass you over for another candidate.

"I chose a career as a Hospice Social Worker after my grandfather was involved in hospice care. I was already pursuing a career as a Social Worker but had not found my specialty. After seeing the excellent care my grandfather received from the Hospice Nurses and Hospice Social Workers, I knew I had found my specialty. They made the end of my grandfather's life special and helped my grandmother and family so much. I want to provide the same care to others in hospice."