Focus on describing the methods you use to stay organized. Let the interviewer know that you prioritize being organized and that it is essential in your profession. You might use project management software, a day planner, a filing system, Dropbox, write to-do lists, or use spreadsheets to organize your caseloads. The interviewer wants to feel confident that you are organized and will not become overwhelmed during your internship.

You want to avoid saying you are a disorganized person. If you do not have organizational skills, the interviewer will feel that a social work internship may be too demanding for you. If your organizational skills need improvement, it is best to work on improving those skills before interviewing for an internship. You can research different organizational tools to help get you started, watch videos on organizing your workload, read books on organizing, or speak with your mentor on improving those skills.

"I have excellent organizational skills. While going to college and working full-time, I found it necessary to have a plan to stay organized. I write to-do lists and prioritize work that needs to be accomplished, which I review and update every night before going to bed. The next morning I have a set plan in place of what I need to do throughout the day. I also use an online calendar to schedule appointments, school work, and meetings, which is synced to my phone to receive alerts."