In the whole person approach to interviewing, one is to focus on interrelationships of concerns.

• A. Single issues in isolation.
• B. Interrelationships of concerns.
• C. Past history only.
• D. Financial status and job prospects.

Answer: (B)

In the whole person approach to interviewing, you explore how different parts of a person’s life influence one another rather than treating issues in isolation. This means looking at how work goals, personal values, skills, health, finances, family responsibilities, and education all connect and affect each other. The strength of this approach is that it reveals how a change in one area can ripple through others, helping you build a career plan that fits the person’s overall situation rather than solving a single problem in a vacuum. For example, when a client wants a career shift, examining how time, money, caregiving duties, and skill gaps interrelate allows you to suggest feasible steps—like flexible scheduling, incremental training, or using transferable skills—that address multiple concerns at once. This holistic view also helps establish trust, as the client sees their entire life context being considered.