Have you been out of the job market for awhile? Are you wondering what are the necessary steps to take in order to get your career back on track? As some of you may know, there was a period of time after I completed my studies for my Master’s in Social Work that I was unable to take […]
20 Inspirational Quotes for Social Workers – When You Need Them Most
Are you looking for some inspirational quotes to motivate you and remind you why you chose to become a social worker? Here are 20 inspirational quotes that are especially apropos for those who are looking to make a difference, or are thinking about making an important change in their life… Also make sure to check […]
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 […]
Bipolar Disorder Brought to Life
As is the norm for most classes in graduate school for social work, we had to write a final paper at the end of the Human Behavior III class that I took this summer. Human Behavior III is essentially the equivalent of Abnormal Psychology in many other programs in which one learns about the different […]
Interviewing for a Hospital Internship
Yesterday, I had an interview for a social work internship at a hospital and it was a good fit 🙂 Aside from the typical interview questions, the social worker head supervisor described to me all the various departments in the hospital in which social workers tend to be involved. These included: the mobile crisis unit […]
