Practice 30 Social Work Internship interview questions covering ethics, case scenarios, and field placement readiness.
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Krista Wenz has been on thousands of interview panels hiring EMS professionals and firefighters for public and private agencies.
Being involved in a social work internship, you must be flexible and available to work weekends, holidays, and overtime when needed. Most internships will have a set schedule depending on the organization, but some internships may require a flexible schedule. The interviewer asks this question to see that you are a team player and dedicated to your profession.

Krista Wenz has been on thousands of interview panels hiring EMS professionals and firefighters for public and private agencies.
Focus on assuring the interviewer you understand the nature of the business and that working a non-traditional schedule is part of the job. Let them know that you are flexible with your schedule and willing to work whatever hours they need, including weekends.

Krista Wenz has been on thousands of interview panels hiring EMS professionals and firefighters for public and private agencies.
If you want to be considered for the position, it is best to avoid saying that you cannot work weekends without explaining why. If you have a personal obligation such as caring for a child or family member or attending classes on the weekends, describe your situation to the interviewer and explain how you will look for help with your child or family member or talk with your professor on the weekends you need to work. If you are honest in the interview, the interviewer will understand if there are some weekends you might not be able to work.

Krista Wenz has been on thousands of interview panels hiring EMS professionals and firefighters for public and private agencies.
"I attend a hybrid MSW course on the weekends, so it will be difficult for me to work weekends until I complete that course. I have four more months of that course, and then I would be available to work whenever needed."

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