How to Answer: What experiences have you had that make you feel capable of being a counselor?
Advice and answer examples written specifically for a School Counselor job interview.
23. What experiences have you had that make you feel capable of being a counselor?
How to Answer
This is somewhat similar to 'what influenced you to become a counsellor'. You can cite childhood experiences or probably something you did in college/past job that made you confident about being a counsellor.
Written by Ryan Brown on August 12th, 2014
Answer Example
"Before I pursued counselling as a profession, I was a part of an organisation that welcomes the freshmen in our school. We'd serve as their guide and they ask us for tips or advice about getting through college. I felt fulfilment in being able to help them, listening to their concerns and guiding them as they overcome their problems. I knew then that my ability to listen and give sound advice would help me in this career."
Written by Ryan Brown on August 12th, 2014
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