Interview Question and Answers

1. Can you tell me a little about yourself?

My core belief is to ‘treat others the way you would like to be treated’.

Well, I’m currently an Office Manager at Wholistic Lifestyle, a wellness center where I handle our top
performing client. And while I really enjoyed the work that I did, I’d love the chance to dig in much
deeper with one specific healthcare company, which is why I’m so excited about this opportunity with
Ministry of Social Services.”

With this experience under my belt, I’m looking for an opportunity to take the
next step in my career. I’m hoping to do so in an organization like yours that
works to improve the environment, which is something I’m passionate about.”

2. What are your goals for the future?

’m someone who likes stability. My goal is to find a job that I can hold long term
with and to gain experience and becoming a valued employee as I gradually
advance to positions of increasing authority and responsibility. My long term goal
is to complete my Masters In Social Work

3. How do you handle stress?

“I’m able to stay calm when I focus on the bigger picture and break down my
projects into smaller tasks. What is the ultimate goal I’m trying to achieve?
From there, I make a list of action items with reasonable deadlines. Even if the
big project is due tomorrow, I ask myself, ‘What’s something I can tackle in the
next 30 minutes?’ Before I know it, I’ve made significant progress and that
impossible project doesn’t seem so impossible.

4. Where do you see yourself in five years?

“I’m glad you asked. In 5 years I see myself taking on more responsibilities,
either through management or higher level individual contributions. I’m not

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sure which path will make sense to pursue, but I know my goal right now is to
build a strong foundation and gain valuable experience so that I’ll have a
successful future in this industry.”

In five years, I’d like to be an Social Worker

5. What are your strong points? or

What are your strengths?
I am passionate towards my work and also a good listener,
which means, I take my instructions seriously. I am not a
person who leaves things midway. I never lose focus, even if I
am under stress or have stringent deadlines to meet. I like to
finish every single task on my to-do list completely. Optimism,
energy and my ability to learn quickly let me hit the ground
and rapidly solve problems. I also have good communication
skills which means I can deal fairly well with my business
clients as well as with the members of my internal team, in the
future. Based on my skills, abilities, and experience, I know I
would be a great addition to the team
What motivates you?

Making a true a difference in the lives of my clients and their families motivate
me to strive for excellence in everything I do. I look forward to seeing my
clients reactions when we get a positive outcome that will change their lives
forever.

Give an example of a time you had to respond to an

unhappy manager/ customer/ colleague/ professor/
friend

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In my previous job, a client was yelling on the phone. I
understand that his reaction was completely out of frustration.
So instead of taking it personally, I tried to calm him done, and
ensured that his concern was well heard. How did I do it? Well,
I listened to him carefully and apologized once he finished. It
ended up being a win-win situation for everyone.”

What are your hobbies? or What are you passionate

about?
“I’m passionate about cooking. I love to stir up a new dish or
experiment with a new recipe every now and then. Every
weekend, my friends come over to my place to try out a new
dish. I maintain a journal where I jot down all my kitchen
quests. I might publish it as a guide for home cooks, but that
will have to wait until I develop and write down at least a
1000 final recipes.”

How do you respond to change?

I try to stay focused on what I am and what I need. This helps
me respond to change effectively.”

Are you an organized person?

“Yes, I am quite organized. I keep all my documents,

certificates and files labeled and sorted. The labels are such
that I can retrieve anything that I need instantly, in seconds. I
also have a very clean desktop in my computer.”

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Can you describe your time management skills?
“I make a to-do list with timelines and stick to this until any
further revision of schedule is announced. That’s how I manage
time.”

Are you willing to relocate or travel

I would definitely consider it. If the opportunity given to me is
appropriate, rewarding and feasible, I don’t think I will have
any issues with the relocation or traveling involved.”

Why should we hire you? or Why should I hire you?

“Sir/mam, I have great communication skills, desired
experience and the requisite skill set for this job role. If I get a
chance to showcase my abilities, I will leave no stone unturned
with my commitment to hard work and dedicatio

How do you deal with feedback and criticism?

I have learnt that it is best to take criticism positively.
Feedback and criticism help one to look at things from a
different perspective, which results in a better understanding
of the situation. It ultimately helps one gain useful insights into
one's strengths and weaknesses.

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Questions I should asked?
How Will I Be Trained?

About the Ministry of Social Services & Urban Development

Areas of Responsibility
The Ministry of Social Services & Urban Development has oversight for the following areas:

 Social Development
 Social Services
 Public Assistance
 Social Welfare
 Old Age Pensions
 Care of Indigent and Aged Persons
 Care Facilities
 Child Protection
 Disabled Persons
 The Williemae Pratt Centre for Girls
 The Simpson Peen Centre for Boys
 Rehabilitative Services

Job Description
schedules, coordinates, and facilitates housing opportunities for possible tenants.

Prepare reports, maintain records and databases, as well as perform other related work in conjunction
with HUD-VASH Case Managers and the Veterans who are enrolled in the program. Follow up with
tenants participants as they search for permanent housing. The Housing Specialist is responsible for
taking veterans out to see units that are available for rent and report the outcome of these visits weekly.
Keep other staff informed of any new units that are available. Assist participants with housing related
issues relevant to obtaining/fulfilling lease requirements such as initial household set up, budgeting,
housekeeping, health, safety/security concerns, contacting the landlord about repairs and other problems
in the home. \\

You must daily practice or put into practice your commitment to the primary mission of the social work profession,

to enhance human well-being and help meet the

which is essentially,

basic needs of all people with particular attention to the

needs and empowerment of people who are vulnerable,
oppressed, marginalized and living in poverty.”

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 What is important to understand is that your call is to serve, to serve people with
respect, with dignity, with love, with care and concern.”

Minister of Social Services and Urban Development, the Hon. Frankie A. Campbell,

Social workers also have a direct influence on someone else’s life, which can be
extremely rewarding, but also emotionally difficult, which is why social work requires a
unique combination of intelligence and emotional strength.

Social work is a challenging, changing, high-growth profession that puts social workers
in a position to make an actual difference in many people’s lives.

It is not a desk job

At any point during the day, you can get a phone call that requires you to drop
everything and go to the scene of a crisis. You have to attend people's homes,
schools, hospitals and community centres. Being an effective social worker means
engaging with the community and this cannot be done from behind a desk. In
fact, when you do eventually get to sit down at your desk, you enjoy the short
break.

live a purpose-driven life. Sure, some of your friends are off to glamorous careers or riches. But
those things won’t satisfy you. You need a sense of meaning and a job that makes an impact in
order to to feel fulfilled.