Interview Assignment
Conduct your interview. Interviews may be conducted on site (for this the student must send to the potential interviewee a respectful and professional inquiry about the possibility of an interview) or on the phone. Online asynchronous (e.g. e-mail) or synchronous (e.g. IM or Chat) interviews are not acceptable for this assignment. A brief letter of documentation from the interviewee indicating that the interview was conducted over the phone or in-person must be submitted via e-mail to your instructor. This email should be sent directly by the interviewee and not forwarded by the student.
Upon completion of your interview, write a paper that includes each interview question along with a summary of the professional's answers. You should also include a two or three paragraph conclusion describing what you learned during the interview. Your final interview should be between 5-7 pages in length. Remember, this is an in-depth interview, not a series of brief questions.
ASSIGNMENT: INTERVIEW A PROFRESSIONAL IN THE FIELD
1. What peaked your interest in becoming a social worker?
2. How many years of experience do you possess as a social worker?
3. What were some of the educational requirements necessary for this line of work and how helpful was it starting in your job?
4. Are there any federal of state exams required to fulfill a career in social work, were test preps available to assist in your studies?
5. What are some of your areas of responsibility when performing your line of work as a social worker? What does your normal day consist of at the job?
6. What are some required qualifications for your position?
7. Are there any refresher courses or training involved with you career field as a social worker and how frequently is it conducted?
8. If someone was interested in this career field what would be your way of recommending them for a position?
9. For someone just completing college applying for a social worker position, what would be your advice to them newly entering this field?
10. What is the most rewarding thing in your opinion about being a social worker that brings you the most satisfaction?