School Counselor Interview Questions

School Counselor Interview Questions

  • What qualifications or experience do you have in counseling?
  • What do you think are the key strategies/elements of effective counseling?
  • What would you say is your personal counseling style?
  • How do you think you could help support and guide students through their challenges at school?
  • Do you have any experience working with students who have special needs or disabilities? If so, could you share a little bit about that experience?
  • Have you ever had to deal with a crisis situation at school? If so, how did you handle it?
  • What do you think are the biggest challenges facing today's youth in schools?
  • How do you stay upto-date on developments and trends in the field of counseling/youth development?
  • What kind of guidance and support can you provide to parents/guardians of students enrolled in your school counselor program?
  • Are there any other programs or services offered by your school that students and families can take advantage of (e.g., conflict resolution training, substance abuse prevention)?