Question

Scenario

You are a sophomore in highschool and would like to apply to the Jr. Camp counselor position.

Brainstorm a list of strengths you can bring to this position (as many as you can think of)




Brainstorm high school experiences you can use to answer interview questions (as many as you can think of)







Now brainstorm a response for the following question:

Can you describe a challenge that you had and how you handled it?

S- Senior in high school and just moved into the school zone (new to the school)

T-completing a paper on a subject I knew nothing about for Social Studies

A-Talked to teacher, researched the topic, created an outline, had teacher review my outline, go back and research some more, write the paper


I was new to my school and I found out I had to write a paper in social studies on a topic I had never been taught.

Answer 1

Some strengths that I can bring to the Jr. Camp Counselor position:

• I am a good listener and I am able to connect with children of all ages.
• I am patient and I am able to handle difficult situations calmly and effectively.
• I am organized and I am able to manage my time effectively.
• I am creative and I am able to come up with fun and engaging activities for children.
• I am responsible and I am able to follow instructions.

Some high school experiences that I can use to answer interview questions:

• I was a member of the student council, where I learned how to work with others and how to solve problems.
• I was a tutor for younger students, where I learned how to explain concepts in a clear and concise way.
• I was a volunteer at a local soup kitchen, where I learned how to interact with people from all walks of life.

Response to the question "Can you describe a challenge that you had and how you handled it?"

• Situation: I was a senior in high school and I had just moved into the school zone. I was new to school and I didn't know anyone. I was also taking a social studies class that I had never been taught before.
• Task: I had to write a paper on a topic that I knew nothing about.
• Action: I talked to my teacher and asked for help. I also did some research on the topic and created an outline. I had my teacher review my outline and then I went back and did some more research. Finally, I wrote the paper.
• Result: I got an A on the paper. I also made some new friends in the process.

I believe that my strengths and experiences would make me a valuable asset to the Jr. Camp Counselor position. I am confident that I would be able to provide a safe and fun environment for children of all ages. I am also confident that I would be able to help children learn and grow.