School Counselor Mock Interview
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Question 28 of 40
Who is your role model? Why do you look up to this person?
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Ryan Brown created and launched MockQuestions in 2008.
Interviewers want to know your motivator/s or inspiration/s. When you are asked this question, highlight a trait that you admire about your role model and share an experience where you used what you learned from that person.
Ryan Brown created and launched MockQuestions in 2008.
"My mother is my role model. She is a very confident and smart woman who has an excellent work ethic. But more than anything, it is her compassion for others that I admire the most. I learned from her that success doesn't matter if you don't care for the people around you and help those in need. Because of that, I always try to help others to the best of my ability so I can make a difference in their lives in my own little way."
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On a personal level, my mom is my role model. She helped me to develop a strong work ethic, to be self-sufficient, to be kind, and be self-reflective, all of these personal traits help me in my work as a counselor. On a professional level, my supervisor Samantha is my role model; she nurtured my love of research, encouraged me to trust my instincts, and to embrace my own personality and humor so that I can be authentic in my work with others.
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Excellent! You do a wonderful job of reflecting on individuals who have impacted your life personally and professionally. Your ability to connect the traits you've learned from these individuals back to important traits within the counseling profession is especially strong.
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My personal role model is my mother who is the most patient, caring, and supportive person I know.
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This is such a personal question, so your answer is perfect!
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