Social Workers:: Career Research Project Interview?

Question

I need to do a career research project for school and I need to interview atleast 2 social workers. I would really appreciate if you could take 5 minutes to help me and answer these questions relating to your experience.

1.How many years of college did you have to go through?

2.What kind of degree did you receive?

3.What type of classes did you have to take?

4.How long did it take for you to receive a permanent job after

you graduated?

5.What type of Social work do you deal with (family, child welfare, school, etc... )

6Are there promotions available at your job?

7Is it possible to further your social worker education?

8What is a typical day for you as a social worker?

9What are the benefits of working as a Social worker?

10What are the negatives of your career?

11Is it rewarding being a social worker?

12How do you help people live better lives?

13How is being a social worker different from other careers?

14How does it differ from other people's career

***Also name and email to source.

Answer 1

1. 8

2. BSW, MSW, PhD

3. social work

4. 2 mo.

5. all those issues and SA

6. some

7. always

8.every day is different

9. opportunity to do the work I want

10. bureaucracy

11. I'm not sure what you mean by "social people"

12. strategic change

13. more holistic

14. It is a social work career.