Starting your social work interview preparation? Begin with these 20 basic social work interview questions every social worker should know. This guide covers essential questions organized by category: general inquiries about your career choice, assessment of clinical skills and techniques, and personality/working style questions. Learn the Problem, Action, Result (PAR) approach for behavioral interviews, a foundational technique that will serve you throughout your career. Includes valuable input from experienced social workers in the comments section. Once you’ve mastered these basics, explore our comprehensive 40 Interview Questions post for expanded preparation.