Career fit quiz

Is Social Worker the Right Career for You?

A quick, free 8-question quiz to see how well the social worker career fits your personality, preferences and goals.

Updated By the Career Education Institute Curriculum Team
How this quiz works

Rate how much you agree with each statement. The quiz compares your answers with the realities of the social worker job and gives you an honest fit score in under two minutes. Nothing is saved or sent anywhere.

Statement 1 of 8I want to help families in crisis
Statement 2 of 8I can handle emotional situations
Statement 3 of 8I keep strong boundaries
Statement 4 of 8I like problem solving with people
Statement 5 of 8I’m organized with paperwork
Statement 6 of 8I want a meaningful career
Statement 7 of 8I’m willing to spend about 4 years (BSW); 6 years for MSW training for this career
Statement 8 of 8A typical salary around $59,550 a year would meet my needs

What this career really involves

Child, family and school social workers help people cope with problems such as abuse, poverty, housing and school difficulties, connecting them with services and protecting children.

  • Assess client needs and risks
  • Investigate child welfare reports
  • Develop case and safety plans
  • Connect clients to services and benefits
  • Visit homes and schools

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