AboutKim Expertise I am a survivor. I know what it’s like to be the victim. I am now a Sexual Assault Victim’s Care Advocate. I have been certified as such since November 2000. I am currently a student who is specializing in trauma and abuse and the associated disorders and illnesses.
Experience I am a survivor. So, I not only have book smarts but, personal experience with what rape is and how much it affects the victim and his or her loved ones.
Education/Credentials I am working on my Master's in Psychology specializing in trauma and abuse. I am in addition working on two associate degrees in Social Work and Women and Gender studies.
Question I am due to attend an interview as a support worker at the local rape crisis centre, i have a good knowledge of the general questions that they would ask me, but could you give me any information on more detailed questions that they would likely to ask me, for example would you think that they would ask me ny own personal view on rape, etc
thankyou for your time
Laura
Answer Laura,
Well, I am guessing you are asking for yourself and not as a student? In the interviewing they’ll ask you more about history. They’ll ask about you and your past. They may ask you to share your story or the parts that you can. Each center and each counselor may have their own ways of conducting an interview, and it would go according to how they wish to treat you.
So it’s hard to say what exactly they’ll ask you. It depends on many factors.
If you are going to become a volunteer, they may ask you about your views, thoughts, and so on. But they'll also look at education and willingness to work with a variety of clients. Again, the questions will vary depending on what your role will be and what you'll be doing.
