School Counselor Mock Interview

Question 37 of 40 for our School Counselor Mock Interview

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Question 37 of 40

What do you do to relieve stress?

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You can be more candid when answering this. Interviewers do not want a robot so show a little of your fun side and maybe highlight activities that could show how well-rounded you are (e.g. sports, music, arts, etc.)

"In between work or during the weekends, I hang out with my friends to watch a movie or try a new restaurant. Keeping myself active also helps so I go to the gym 3-4 times a week. However, when I have more time in my hands, I go out of town or out of the country to travel. It helps me recharge and really take my mind off work."

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"I enjoy yoga, going to the gym, hiking, and of course spending time with my family, friends, and my dog. I love to travel, see new places, meet new people, and am eager to do some more of that as time permits."

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It's great that you have developed such a meaningful list of ways you care for yourself. Since this is a counseling role, you could also include a sentence or two about your personal values as they align with the practices of self-care, or why you value caring for yourself, so you can be in your best position to care for others.

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"One way I relieve stress is to meditate in the morning. It helps me to stay focused, calm, and present. I also enjoy social dancing (ballroom, swing, and country two-step)with my husband and friends. My daughters and I also jump at Gravady throughout the week."

Cindy's Feedback

Good strategies. It's important to show your process so the interviewer can see how you'd apply these techniques when feeling stressed at work.

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37. What do you do to relieve stress?

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You can be more candid when answering this. Interviewers do not want a robot so show a little of your fun side and maybe highlight activities that could show how well-rounded you are (e.g. sports, music, arts, etc.)

Written by Ryan Brown on August 12th, 2014

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"In between work or during the weekends, I hang out with my friends to watch a movie or try a new restaurant. Keeping myself active also helps so I go to the gym 3-4 times a week. However, when I have more time in my hands, I go out of town or out of the country to travel. It helps me recharge and really take my mind off work."

Written by Ryan Brown on August 12th, 2014

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"I enjoy yoga, going to the gym, hiking, and of course spending time with my family, friends, and my dog. I love to travel, see new places, meet new people, and am eager to do some more of that as time permits."

Stephanie's Feedback

It's great that you have developed such a meaningful list of ways you care for yourself. Since this is a counseling role, you could also include a sentence or two about your personal values as they align with the practices of self-care, or why you value caring for yourself, so you can be in your best position to care for others.

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"One way I relieve stress is to meditate in the morning. It helps me to stay focused, calm, and present. I also enjoy social dancing (ballroom, swing, and country two-step)with my husband and friends. My daughters and I also jump at Gravady throughout the week."

Cindy's Feedback

Good strategies. It's important to show your process so the interviewer can see how you'd apply these techniques when feeling stressed at work.

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