What is it really like to be a social worker? How do the topics covered in this course influence day-to-day tasks? What might your career path be? Informational interviews can be an effective way to learn key details and hear real-life experiences about a career you are interested in from professionals in that field. Later in the course, you will interview a social work professional and visit a social work agency for this information-gathering purpose.
In this Assignment, you take the initial steps of locating an appropriate agency and social worker and scheduling a time to meet.
Review the Social Work Interview Preparation document in the Learning Resources.
Using the guidance contained in the Social Work Interview Preparation document, contact a social work agency in your area and set up an informational interview with a social worker.
Note: The interview should occur during Week 9 at the latest because you will present on your interview and agency visit in Week 10.
BY DAY 7
Submit the name of the social worker you will be interviewing, their credentials, the name of the agency, and the date and time of the interview.
