Students - Land your dream job! Preparing for interviews

The BASW Charitable Foundation for Social work is delighted to share details of the BASW Foundation Student Development Programme - The Art of Social Work. 

An exciting new initiative enabling social work students to access free webinar style training sessions, covering topics that augment the University syllabus.

Sessions are suitable for student delegates nationwide. Click here for details of the full programme.

Session Summary 

In this session we discuss how to prepare well for a job interview and how to manage your nerves  to help you land your dream job.

Learning Outcomes 

• Identify the steps they need to take to prepare sufficiently for the interview
• Utilise techniques and knowledge to manage their nerves
• Have a better understanding of the interviewing process and questions you might be asked
• Learn how to make a good impression
• Know what adjustments may be helpful for applicants who are neurodivergent

Trainer Bio 

Karin Heber is a registered social worker and social pedagogue. She currently works as a Professional Officer with the Scottish Association of Social Workers, SASW. In her role at SASW she is working towards better working conditions for social workers and making sure that the voice of social work is heard and taken into account in the creation of relevant policies and legislation. She also delivers training and provides support for social workers and students in Scotland. Karin has worked both in Germany and Scotland in different roles from social worker to manager in residential, third sector and statutory settings in Children and Families and Mental Health. She has worked as a lecturer at university and as an Independent Social Work Consultant.

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