10 essential clinical social work skills infographic from Dean Nancy Smyth: substance abuse screening, mental health assessment, domestic violence safety planning, trauma understanding, dissociation assessment, behavioral interviewing, CBT interventions, motivational interviewing, record-keeping, and couples/family skills. The MSW is just the beginning; develop these competencies through specialized training.
40 Interview Questions Every Social Worker Needs to Know
Would you like to know what types of social work interview questions to expect or prepare for before heading out to an interview for a prospective new social work position? An earlier post had provided you with 20 basic social work interview questions every social worker needs to know for the interview preparation process. However, since then […]
A Day in the Life of a CPS Social Worker
Have you wondered what a typical day of work is like for a social worker in Child Protective Services (CPS)? Thanks to Brock Venture*, who has been in the field for 15 years, and kindly agreed to be interviewed, this post will provide you with an idea of what social work in child welfare is […]
The ABCs of Getting a Strong Letter of Recommendation
Learn how to get a strong letter of recommendation: ask professors who know you well, give 1-2 months notice, prepare comprehensive information packets (GPA, goals, courses, resume), and follow up with thank you notes. Includes template for drafting your own letter of recommendation when requested. Complete guide for students and helpful for professors requesting student information.
3 Free Resources to Jumpstart Your Jobsearch
3 Quick On-Demand JobSearch Courses Could you use some help with your job search? Are you having a hard time either motivating yourself to start looking for a new position, or wish you could just have some interviewing guidance? There are three free online courses from GCFLearnFree.org that can provide you with just the right amount of information and […]
