IT'S ABOUT YOU
Children’s Corps program is seeking applicants who are passionate about working with children and families, willing to work hard, and ready to embrace the challenges of working on the frontlines of child welfare. The application is a key component of our decision-making process because the thoughtfulness and attention to detail we see in your application is an early indication of your diligence and dedication to the work and success of the field.
DON'T: Be intimidated
We understand that the application is lengthy and can take some time to complete. Don’t let this be a barrier to you applying. The essays really give us a chance to get to know you and your thought process. If you are unsure of the strength of your responses, reach out to a friend or family member.
DO: Be yourself
The best way to set yourself apart from other applications is to be yourself: let us get to know you and your experiences that have shaped who you are, your values, and your passions. We don’t want to hear what you think we want to hear….we want to know you!
DON'T: Forget to spell check
Strong communication skills are essential to child welfare work. We want to see the attentiveness and care you would put into your work reflected in your application. Be careful in reviewing your essays for spelling and grammatical errors and thoroughly review your application before you submit. It’s helpful to ask someone else to check your work.
DO: Research our program
We don’t expect candidates to have an in-depth knowledge of child welfare upon application to the program. However, we do encourage you to read as much as you can about our program and what the work entails by reading through our website and the Children’s Corps blog, as well as by watching the Realistic Job Preview. This will also set you up for success when you move onto the interview portion of the application process.
DO: Use transferable skills
Are you a math whiz? Have you worked in customer service for many years? Do you have experience mentoring youth or tutoring? Have you served as the head of a club or committee? Have you taken on a leadership role in your family? If so, we want to know more about how these type of skills and experiences will translate to you becoming an effective child welfare worker.