According to Dr. Derald Wing Sue, microaggressions are common everyday slights, insults and indignities (whether intentional or unintentional) that communicate humiliating messages to a particular person or group. Some microaggressions may be so subtle that neither the victim nor the perpetrator may fully understand what is going on. To learn more about microaggressions, I interviewed […]
What I Learned 1st Month of Job Search Journey
There are four key lessons that I learned during the first month of my job search journey. My hope is that you may benefit from these… Networking Is Taking Place All the Time In marked contrast to most people, I had not viewed my social media activities at all as networking. I just saw them […]
What is Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)?
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy is a well-researched, effective therapy method for trauma. This treatment can be combined with traditional “talk” therapy, used as adjunctive treatment with a separate therapist, or as a treatment in of itself. To find out more information about this method, I interviewed Andrea B. Goldberg, LCSW, who is […]
20 Interview Questions Every Social Worker Needs to Know
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.
What I Learned First Week on Job Search Journey
To continue from last week, I am sharing my job search progress with you so that we may support one another in this journey 🙂 So What Did I Learn? With Practice and Preparation, Networking Can Get Easier To illustrate, as one of the items on last week’s “to do” list, I had to make […]
