interview for social work

i got an interview for social work!!! i was so surprised tbh, i was thinking i wouldn’t get an interview at all but i ended up getting one. I was wondering if anyone has gotten an interview and what it was like??

Reply 1

npenn

did you do the interview?

Reply 2

ebxxwa

Original post by npenn

did you do the interview?

yeah i did, ive done all my interviews except from birmingham. They were all pretty good and easy😭😭😭, i feel like theres no need to stress if you know what to say

Reply 3

npenn

Original post by ebxxwa

yeah i did, ive done all my interviews except from birmingham. They were all pretty good and easy😭😭😭, i feel like theres no need to stress if you know what to say

ohh okay that’s so good :smile:

i have a few interviews my first is on wednesday. were they long, and what did they ask?

Reply 4

ebxxwa

Original post by npenn

ohh okay that’s so good :smile:

i have a few interviews my first is on wednesday. were they long, and what did they ask?

it depends on which uni,like for example, goldsmiths, that was one was soooo longggf it was 12-3.But generally, they all asked for why do i want to be a sw?
what experience will help me in social work?
what would i do in this scenario( for example if a child wanted to visit their father in prison)
what qualities and skills does a social worker need?
why are social workers important?

Yep that was basically it but if you tell me specific unis i can see it i can help!!!

Reply 5

npenn

i had my first interview for Northampton this morning and I’ve got an email saying i was successful! thanks for ur help

Reply 6

ebxxwa

Original post by npenn

i had my first interview for Northampton this morning and I’ve got an email saying i was successful! thanks for ur help

ur welcomeeeeee!!!

Reply 7

AdenikeKazeem

Am I the only one going to university of East London here

Reply 8

ebxxwa

Original post by AdenikeKazeem

Am I the only one going to university of East London here

yeah i didn’t apply there icl😭😭😭 i didn’t even know they had a social work course

Reply 9

Cocomelon2021

Hi when is your interview at Birmingham and and how did it go if you’ve already interviewed?

Reply 10

ebxxwa

Original post by Cocomelon2021

Hi when is your interview at Birmingham and and how did it go if you’ve already interviewed?

mine is in may actually, but i’m trying to make it an online interview because it’s during a-levels so it doesn’t really make sense💀

Reply 11

18alexandra

Original post by ebxxwa

mine is in may actually, but i’m trying to make it an online interview because it’s during a-levels so it doesn’t really make sense💀

can you let me know if they allow you to do this because i don’t want to go to the interview either since its too close to exam times x

Reply 12

Cocomelon2021

Original post by ebxxwa

mine is in may actually, but i’m trying to make it an online interview because it’s during a-levels so it doesn’t really make sense💀

I’m applying for masters in social work , if you are doing A Levels then it must be BA social work - good luck with the interview - I will be mature student, mother of 4.

Reply 13

npenn

Original post by Cocomelon2021

I’m applying for masters in social work , if you are doing A Levels then it must be BA social work - good luck with the interview - I will be mature student, mother of 4.

Good luck with your interview!

Reply 14

Cocomelon2021

Original post by npenn

Good luck with your interview!

Thank you , I have been offered a place at Birmingham university :smile:

i changed courses😭😭😭

Original post by ebxxwa

i changed courses😭😭😭

What do you mean ?

Reply 17

ebxxwa

Original post by Cocomelon2021

What do you mean ?

like i changed from social work to soemthing else. i decided to just do social work for masters

Reply 18

FatimaGon

Original post by ebxxwa

Hi.
Firstly, congratulations and good luck for the interview.
They usually ask what made you choose to do social work.

During your interview, talk about the fact you want social justice , advocate for others to empower them by making them feel in control of their own lives but with your help, to make their voices heard and needs meet. Protect them from harm and neglect. Mitigate discrimination and oppression. Change socially constructed ideas embedded in society that marginalise people / minority communities.

For my interview they ask questions related to specific situations . For example, what would you do and how could you help a young black person that was homeless .Sleeping rough in an area known by having substance misuse users (but the person was not a user) but marginalised and penalised because of stereotypes and stigma created by society. Laws that were not helpful in assisting this person because of lack of employment ,opportunities or no connections to the area. What are the implications of no housing because of no local connections ? no benefits because they don’t have a bank account or a job? Having to ask for food in the streets but the public ignores this person begging for food / fluid (basic needs).Apply human rights knowledge and safeguarding to situation.They also ask you so share an “interesting” case you have deal with at work or even in your personal life .What did you do to help? What were the resources ?What would you do differently if you had the change too?

Hope this helps. Let me know if you need any other clarification.

Good luck 👏🏼