Applying, Preparing and Interviewing for Your First Social Work Role In collaboration with AskAdam, Straight Up Social Work- Cheat Sheet

You have worked hard to get here. This guide is here to help you show it.

Created by experienced social work professionals and educators, this practical cheat sheet gives student social workers everything they need to approach their first job application and interview with confidence.

Inside you will find:

• How to write an application that genuinely stands out
• What to research and how to prepare for the interview itself
• Practical tips for the day, including managing nerves and answering under pressure
• A seven-step structure for building answers that score multiple points
• The STAR model for giving clear, compelling examples
• Guidance on role play and written assessments

Real advice. No fluff. Written by people who have sat on both sides of the interview table.

More resources available at onestopsocialwork.com