To answer this question, I looked at figures from two sources: the National Association of Social Workers (NASW) and Indeed.com. Regretfully, both sources seem to provide different numbers… According to a 2009 study commissioned by the NASW (results of which were released in May 2010), social workers with less than 5 years experience have a […]
Occupational Outlook for Social Workers
Based upon the Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2010-11 Edition from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, job prospects are expected to be favorable within the social work industry over the next several years. Overall, within the social work field, employment is expected to grow at a rate of 16%, faster than the average (12%) for […]
34 Social Work Career Development Resources
For those of you interested in either exploring the field of social work, finding out more about the licensing requirements or looking for employment, below are 34 links to various career and job search resources that you may find helpful. Also make sure to check out this post for even more resources! Associations, Licensing and […]
