Comments on: Being a School Guidance Counselor: Information and Statistics

By: Eric

Eric — Fri, 29 Aug 2008 04:28:39 +0000

Hello! This site is very helpful and it is great to see other aspiring individuals who enjoy helping kids. What are some tips or advice you can provide for internship opportunities?

By: Renee

Renee — Thu, 06 Sep 2007 15:48:27 +0000

Hello!!! I was doing some research about how to become a guidance counselor and I found this site, which has some wonderful and helpful information. I would like to know if there was a website that provided information about the actual job outlook for elementary school guidance counselors and what locations are in need of guidance counselors. (Other than http://www.bls.gov) Thanks!

By: Darcy

Darcy — Wed, 14 Mar 2007 16:50:41 +0000

I have been volunteering for the High Schools ASPIRE program for the last two years and I find it very rewarding. All of my students (15) have applied for and been accepted into the college of their choice. I help them with scholarships, essays etc. I would love to become a guidance counselor, is there any accredited on-line colleges that you would recommend? Do you think that the school board would acknowledge an on-line degree? Thank you for your help. Darcy

By: kara

kara — Mon, 12 Mar 2007 15:35:32 +0000

well i had some questions about becoming i guidance counselor because i am really looking forward to becoming one

By: Tina

Tina — Thu, 01 Mar 2007 20:12:11 +0000

Hello…don’t know of any websites with these questions…but I do know the process since I am a school counselor and have had 3 positions at various types of schools (special ed. focus, large public middle school, and private high school). The interviewing process is basically the same. A panel of people will be there – typically a teacher, administrator (sometimes BOTH princiapl & vice), a parent perhaps, and the other counseor(s). They will probably ask:

1. Background and personal philosophy
2. Are you a team player or like to work alone? (stress that team-playing is great – BUT you are capable of making decisions on your own. Counselors have to make decisions based on their own instincts & you may not be able to consult with someone (like in a crisis situation).
3. They will, no doubt, ask about how you would handle a typical school crisis – usually about a student who may be suicidal. Be prepared to follow the appropriate steps.
4. You may be asked about how you will make yourself known at your new position. Stress that you want to be involved, volunteer for dances to get to know kids, walk around during lunchtime, whatever.
5. Parent contact – IMPORTANT. STress that appointments are a good idea, but that you have an open-door approach ESPECIALLY for parents in a crisis.
6. Public schools are Standards-based. Look up the Standards for Counselors (they exist). Print them up and highlight some important points that you could throw in to impress. This will score you points big time.
7. Be sure to have questions for them. Remember – YOU ARE INTERVIEWING THEM AS WELL!! Bring questions written down and ready. This is always impressive.
Hope this helps…

By: Candis

Candis — Sun, 04 Feb 2007 01:13:51 +0000

I am currently attending a school guidance program. I will be graduating in January. I am looking for a list of internet sites that have interview questions that graduates could expect to encounter during an interview. Would you please help me, I’m having no luck……Thanks, Candis

emal – candisone@bellsouth.net