Why would you make a great school counselor?

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It is not just about telling the interviewer what your skills are or the positive traits you have. This question allows you to raise the bar high and communicate to the interviewer that you can offer more than what is expected.

"Apart form having the educational background and work experience to do the job, I believe that my natural inclination to serve others will allow me to flourish in this position. As a counsellor, I need to be physically, emotionally and mentally ready to address people's concerns and being a service-oriented person allows me to do that wholeheartedly."

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"Other than my educational achievements and experience, I feel I would make a great school counselor because I have a natural ability to connect with people through positive avenues, such as humor, in order to build a relationship. I am inclined to listen rather than talk and find that my personal experiences growing up as an adopted, only child in a single parent home, benefit the students I work with, regardless of age or gender."

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Fantastic way to draw back to your educational qualifications while also highlighting how your own personal and professional experiences will leverage you into a successful career as a school counselor. Perfect response.

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"In addition to my education and experience in school counseling, I also have a background in social work, which is a huge benefit to being a great school counselor. I'm enthusiastic about this profession and am excited to share my knowledge, skills, and abilities."

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It's evident that your academic background and previous professional experiences align perfectly with the school counseling role; however, to deepen your response, I'd suggest also sharing a few specific qualities you hold that make you a great school counselor (example: empathy, conflict resolution skills, high attention to detail, etc.)

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"Apart from my education experience and volunteer experience, I am a good listener and empathetic, and I go above and beyond for my students. I am also solution-focused and believe in empowering students to make healthy, wise decisions and become problem solvers."

Marcie's Feedback

Excellent! Consider listing out your educational and volunteer experience to remind the interviewer of all your qualifications. Otherwise, mentioning that you're a good listener, empathetic, solution-focused, and more is great. Good job!

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"Apart from my fourteen-year experience being a school counselor, along with my qualifications, I have a natural ability to build positive rapport with students, staff, and parents. I'm a good listener and I am able to respond in a non-judgemental, compassionate manner. I'm also emotionally, mentally, and physically fit for the job."

Jaymie's Feedback

These are all great skills and qualities to share with the interviewer! You did a good job giving a balance of experience and soft skills in your response.

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Written by Ryan Brown on August 12th, 2014

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Written by Ryan Brown on August 12th, 2014

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These are all great skills and qualities to share with the interviewer! You did a good job giving a balance of experience and soft skills in your response.

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I began my career in emergency medical services (EMS) over 30 years ago, working as a Firefighter-Paramedic, EMS Captain, Mental Health Technician, ER Technician, EMT and Paramedic Adjunct Instructor, and EMS Educator. During my career, I served on over one thousand interview panels to help various organizations choose the right candidate for the job.

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