QUESTION 20 OF 30

As a vocational rehabilitation counselor, how do you empower and motivate your clients?

"The type of motivation I provide my clients is based on their needs. I have a direct approach to my communication style with each client. Each of my clients reacts to a different style of motivation to stay focused during our sessions and during the job hunt."

Positive attitude is #1. Your passion and attitude will shine when you answer this interview question. Talk about a situation you've had recently when you had to motivate your clients and how you accomplished it. Being able to talk about a current situation will let the interviewer know that you will be capable of empowering and motivating clients in the new position.

"I start each day and each appointment with my client with a smile. I've found that being positive and friendly helps clients be more motivated and helps our interactions be more successful and productive."

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Anonymous Answer

Empower by showing them their value as a person & an employee, then working w/them to speak up when they have been treated wrongly, or deserve better treatment, pay, position, etc.
I motivate by discussing their hobbies & things that they would like to have w/them. I point out both how a job could be related to hobbies & preferred activities; & the items that they could purchase.

Stephanie's Feedback

You cover the empowering aspect of this question really well, but I suggest adding a few more details on how you motivate your clients, in addition to empowering them. A specific example would be great!

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