Substance Abuse Counselor Mock Interview
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Question 5 of 30
What was your biggest disappointment as a substance abuse counselor?
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Heather Douglass has over 20 years of experience as a Career Coach, Recruiter, and HR Specialist. Much of her experience is as a Technical Recruiter in the healthcare industry.
"Working with patients that slip or relapse can always be disappointing"‹. I have to remember that setbacks are common and we have to just come together to find a way forward."
Heather Douglass has over 20 years of experience as a Career Coach, Recruiter, and HR Specialist. Much of her experience is as a Technical Recruiter in the healthcare industry.
When answering this question, you don't want to sound arrogant. Don't try to convince the interviewer that you have never been disappointed. Answer this question with a response that will allow you to showcase your resilience and your ability to overcome a problem. Steer clear of a response like 'you were disappointed you burnt dinner' it might suggest you are hiding something or that you truly aren't prepared for the interview.
Heather Douglass has over 20 years of experience as a Career Coach, Recruiter, and HR Specialist. Much of her experience is as a Technical Recruiter in the healthcare industry.
"One of my psychology 201 exams didn't go as planned. It forced me to re-evaluate my study habits which improved my test scores."
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