Interview for Social work

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shelley_crow wrote: »

Try not to worry, they won't be judging you on any technical knowledge, only on the way you interacted and approached questions. Fingers crossed for you. If the very worst happens then there's always entry through clearing in august. If you don't get in email back and ask for feedback, then use the information to prepare for clearing interviews. I really hope you get it x

Asking for feedbacks a really good idea, Thanks I'll do that.. Well hope I don't have to though hehe
SL x

Robot1000_2

There's a discussion forum for social work students and social workers at http://www.communitycare.co.uk/carespace and you could probably get some good advice about your interview there. Good luck!

blueopal5577

Dont worry, i was convinced i didnt get in. I answered the simplest question wrong. What are the main umbrellas that are discriminated against... people from minorities, women, disabled... but i completely forgot sexuality which is bloody obvious! I nearly burst into tears, not out of upset, Id just worked myself up so much because ive been wanting to get on this course for years - im 23 so been working for 7 years.

I got in and start in september! With Social Work theyre not just looking for A-perfect answers, its about your broad understanding and people skills, not just technical ability say like a maths course.

Good luck, and im sure you'll be fine.

xxx

babyblooz

This thread has been so useful. My daughter has an interview soon and is feeling a very worried about it. One minute she was high as a kite with excitement, next minute flat as a far* thinking about how it could go wrong, what they are really looking for, will they hold against her because she is part time (it's an in-work training opportunity) etc etc. She desperately wants to get in having worked in the field for over six years. She has been wanting it for so long, and now its here, it's a bit daunting.

I have pointed her in the direction of the forums so that will be very useful for her, to see what kind of questions, scenarios etc. pop up.

What you have all said is that it is the person and their beliefs that swings it, rather than actual technical knowledge. If that's the case this time then she will be fine, but then I am her mum, so I would say that wouldnt I?

rachelhen

Hi Sally,
I am too late seeing this to give you advice. I have interviewed prospective students for the social work degree.
The main thing that they will be looking for is what your values are.
They will want to make it as comfortable as possible and may prompt you towards what they want.
They will be looking at your attitude to oppression and social justice and a genuine interest in the work; not expecting you to know every detail of social work law or minute detail of other cultures practice but a firm sense of social justice and equality.
If your examples are linked to things you have done or witnessed then that will make it better.
This is a bit garbled but may be useful to someone and I would be happy to be pm d questions if anyone else is going for interview.
good luck
Rachel

froglet_2

I have recently started a social work degree. I used the following website to prepare for interview http://www.socialworkcareers.co.uk/links/general.asp I think there was a book list on there. I got out the most of the books through my local library & read up on social work before the interview. I found that helped with the written test too. Oh & I dressed smart, but not a suit... trousers, top & cardigan.

patricholier

Hi

You can find this info by using search box in the top of website with some keywords related before posting questions.

boltonangel

patricholier wrote: »

Hi

You can find this info by using search box in the top of website with some keywords related before posting questions.

This thread is over a year old.

patricholier

boltonangel wrote: »

This thread is over a year old.

Thank you! But it was long but there is still delivered value to many people?
I found some references on this subject, please refer to everyone here:
typicalinterviewquestions.info

Best regards.

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Sorry to bump an old thread- started by me but I found this while searching google for stuff to prepare me for a social work job interview I have tomorrow. I'd forgotten about this thread, how time flies!