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	What questions can i expect at a social work job interview? I have just been asked to come for an interview by a social services department regarding a social worker job i applied for. As my last interview took place in a supermarket in order for me to pay my way through university i am naturally nervous any ideas. 2 answers - Asked By: complex - 12/8/2007

	Are school social workers suppose to talk to u about cutting and suicidal thought? I have a friend and one day she wrote a poem that i guess had suicidal things in it so our dean gave it to the school social worker.. Is she suppose to talk to my friend? Like i mean isn't it her job to talk to her? Whats a school social workers job like what are they suppose to do? My friend cuts herself and all the time thinks of suicide.. And the social worker knos that. So again isnt it her job to do so? 3 answers - Asked By: BabyyChick101 - 4/8/2011

	Where are some good social work graduate programs in Puerto Rico? Universidad del Este?? University of Puerto Rico? Pontificia Catholic University? Interamerican University? Which is the best school? Are social workers needed in Puerto Rico? Are there good social worker jobs in Puerto Rico? Thanks! 3 answers - Asked By: quisa - 12/4/2007

	Why all the sudden job vacancies for social workers? There are like 80 social worker type job vacancies in the Exeter/Plymouth area that I've been looking up in online job searches. Why? During this credit crunch and all? Anyone have insider knowledge on this? Follow-up question, then: with the high turnaround, would employers be willing to hire people with interest and related education, but not an actual social work degree or diploma? 6 answers - Asked By: Woman984 - 1/15/2009

	What is a social worker job and qualification? I want to find a job as a social worker. Do I need a degree? Or there are courses? What are my concerns? Thanks for your advice. 2 answers - Asked By: E W - 1/28/2011

	How can I get work experience as a social worker? I'am about to graduate from college and I want to get a job as a counselor, or social worker, but the jobs I have found want at least one to two years of work experience in the field of social work, or counseling. etc.. Even my friends that have graduated ahead of me have this problem. How can I get around this?? 2 answers - Asked By: Nicole - 12/12/2010

	How can I get work experience as a social worker? I'am about to graduate from college and I want to get a job as a counselor, or social worker, but the jobs I have found want at least one to two years of work experience in the field of social work, or counseling. etc.. Even my friends that have graduated ahead of me have this problem. How can I get around this?? 3 answers - Asked By: Nicole - 12/12/2010

	Should we make an example out of negligent social workers? It should not be thought of as a cushty job. Don't you think it's time to shake them up a bit and scare the sh*t out of them? Make these losers do hard time for their sins of apathy, and send a clear message to all other 'social workers' - this job is not for wusses. 1 answer - Asked By: Feta Smurf - 11/13/2008

	What kinds of jobs can a social worker get? I am thinking of becoming a social worker but i'm unsure what job opportunities there will be once I finish the degree. Can anyone give me examples (as many as possible) where a social worker may work? Also do you have to specialise in one area? Are there similar jobs available where I would be helping people, but the degree isn't necessary? 4 answers - Asked By: sweet_heart_tam - 12/13/2009

	Are social workers that work for the government required to be licensed? I have a BS in psychology, have been working as a social worker. The new job I applied for wants a "licensed social worker". Am I still eligible even though I'm not licensed? The only thing that is prohibiting me is that I have a degree in psych and not social work. Monique, my state offers a "social work technician" license. I am qualified for that. Will that help me get jobs? 3 answers - Asked By: Lisa - 12/12/2011

	How many social workers hates their job now and thinks it is nothing like what the college teaches you? How many social workers hates their jobs? 5 answers - Asked By: Unknown - 1/23/2009

	What are the requirements to become a Social Worker? What do I have to know? What must I be able to do? Where can social workers get a job? 3 answers - Asked By: Tjunior - 2/28/2009

	In 3 yrs, do you think there will be enough social worker jobs in London? Im going to uni in Septemeber to get a degree in Social work to become a social worker. I will qualify in 3 years - do you recon there will be jobs or not? My dad keeps telling me to be careful as there might not be and a waste of time but if its something that i really want to do should i still do it? 1 answer - Asked By: blonde - 11/11/2009

	What Schooling Do You Need To Become A Social Worker? Curious about what degree is needed to become a social worker? Are these jobs plentiful? 1 answer - Asked By: tropicalfreakfla - 3/4/2009

	What is your opinion on the job of a social worker and what do you think they do? I am training to be a social worker and am curious as to what people know about the job and what they think about the job?? I know what a social worker is and their role.. i was wondering what other people who aren't social workers envisage the job to be? 1 answer - Asked By: Ste - 9/8/2008

	How can I get a job as social worker while studying for my social worker's degree in University? I am interested in becoming a social worker, but i am wondering how i can get a job in this field without any experience, while i am studying. Can anybody help me? 3 answers - Asked By: Harriet - 10/18/2011

	What are the pros and cons to becoming a child welfare social worker? What is the job like? I have always wanted to become a Spanish teacher but just recently I decided I was very interested in social work. I have a BA in Spanish literature and now I am going to try and apply to get a Masters in Social Work. Any advice from actual social workers in this department? Are there many jobs available in that field? What can I do to make my graduate school application look better since I have absolutely no experience in social work? 3 answers - Asked By: steph - 5/31/2006

	I will likes to get the social worker jobs in australia? Am a trained social worker and i am looking for a social workers jobs in australia. am living in Democratic Republic of the Congo and i did my studies in Zambia. Thanks 2 answers - Asked By: Jeremie - 6/29/2012

	What are the limitations of a social worker? I am doing a case study for uni, and struggling to think of ways a social worker may be limited in the job that they do? Help! 1 answer - Asked By: GemGem - 6/2/2011

	Can I get a social worker job with a Bachelors in psychology? I am leaving for Iraq and the army has a great program where we can go to school while we're deployed however the schools we are offered don't seem to have degrees for social work. Could I get my bachelors in psychology and be a social worker? And also, could I continue on to get a masters in social work with a bachelors in psychology? 1 answer - Asked By: - 5/24/2009

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