Why did you choose to pursue a career as a Substance Abuse Social Worker?

Focus on giving your reason for choosing this career, responding with enthusiasm and passion. There is no right or wrong answer. The interviewer wants to gain insight into what motivates and inspires you as a Substance Abuse Social Worker to determine if you will be a good fit for their organization.

"I chose to pursue this career after being exposed to social work as a young child. My mother raised my brother and me as a single mother. Unfortunately, she was addicted to heroin, and we were taken away from her for two years. After working with a Substance Abuse Social Worker, my mother became clean, and we were reunited with her. After that experience, I knew I wanted to work in this field and help people like my mother."