What have you done to further your own professional development in the past 5 years?

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This question is to see if you've been stagnant as a Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor. Because you are always looking for new ways to help your clients you are constantly working to improve yourself and your techniques. Tell the interviewer about any workshops you've attended, classes you've taken or a mentor you admire that has been assisting you with your professional development.

"In the past 5 years, "‹I've been an active volunteer within my community. I've been able to learn from clients and bring that to my current position as a Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor."

"I've been fortunate to learn from my colleagues over the past 5 years. I've been given the opportunity to work a bit outside my position to build upon my skills."

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"CPR & QMAP are current. The only professional development offered is a class called ACRE. I did well; and enjoyed reviewing and learning any new techniques. I intend to take the CRC. I am working on the credential & experience review, currently. The CRCC website has many online classes listed now. I hope the review will tell me which ones to fill in knowledge gaps."

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That's great that you have some current licenses/certifications. Good answer.

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How to Answer: What have you done to further your own professional development in the past 5 years?

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29. What have you done to further your own professional development in the past 5 years?

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This question is to see if you've been stagnant as a Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor. Because you are always looking for new ways to help your clients you are constantly working to improve yourself and your techniques. Tell the interviewer about any workshops you've attended, classes you've taken or a mentor you admire that has been assisting you with your professional development.

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1st Answer Example

"In the past 5 years, "‹I've been an active volunteer within my community. I've been able to learn from clients and bring that to my current position as a Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor."

Written by Heather Douglass

2nd Answer Example

"I've been fortunate to learn from my colleagues over the past 5 years. I've been given the opportunity to work a bit outside my position to build upon my skills."

Written by Heather Douglass

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"CPR & QMAP are current. The only professional development offered is a class called ACRE. I did well; and enjoyed reviewing and learning any new techniques. I intend to take the CRC. I am working on the credential & experience review, currently. The CRCC website has many online classes listed now. I hope the review will tell me which ones to fill in knowledge gaps."

Stephanie's Feedback

That's great that you have some current licenses/certifications. Good answer.

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