Preview Questions Guidance Counselor | Role Specific Skill

Question 1: How do you support students in transition periods, such as moving from middle school to high school or from high school to college, ensuring their emotional and academic needs are met?

Which action should you take?

Choose only one option

By providing transition workshops, offering one-on-one support, and collaborating with other school staff to address both academic and emotional concerns

By focusing solely on academic adjustments without considering emotional challenges

By offering generic advice without addressing the specific needs of the transition period

By assuming the student will adjust naturally without providing support

Question 2: What is the most effective way to de-escalate a student who is emotionally overwhelmed during a crisis?

Which action should you take?

Choose only one option

Focus on asking aggressive, directive questions to assert control

Raise your voice to assert control over the situation

Offer a quick solution to the crisis to stop the student from panicking

Speak in a calm and steady tone, using non-threatening body language

Question 3: How do you implement group counseling sessions effectively, particularly when addressing sensitive topics like bullying or self-esteem?

Which action should you take?

Choose only one option

By neglecting group dynamics and focusing solely on individual concerns

By focusing on lecturing rather than interactive discussions

By addressing the issues in an unstructured way without clear objectives

By establishing ground rules for confidentiality, creating a supportive environment, and using structured activities that encourage participation

Question 4: How do you handle situations where a student is reluctant to engage, ensuring that your active listening still encourages them to share their thoughts?

Which action should you take?

Choose only one option

By pushing the student to speak up immediately

By building rapport, asking open-ended questions, and creating a non-judgmental space that invites communication

By ignoring the student's reluctance and focusing on other students

By providing solutions before the student has fully shared their concerns

Question 5: What should a guidance counselor do if a student expresses thoughts of self-harm during a crisis?

Which action should you take?

Choose only one option

Assess the level of risk, ensure safety, and immediately involve emergency support if necessary

Provide advice on coping mechanisms and suggest the student return to class

Encourage the student to keep their feelings to themselves to avoid further distress

Advise the student to ignore the thoughts and continue with their normal routine

Question 6: How do you help students set long-term career goals, while also ensuring that they can adapt to potential changes or shifts in their chosen field?

Which action should you take?

Choose only one option

By providing a rigid career path and neglecting the possibility of future changes in the industry

By teaching goal-setting techniques, offering flexible career plans, and preparing students for industry changes through continuous learning

By focusing only on short-term career plans without considering long-term adaptability

By assuming that once a goal is set, students will stick to it without changes