3 Macro Social Work Job Search Tips Are you interested in a Macro Social Work position but are having a hard time finding one? This post will provide you with some guidance to both help you find a Macro Social Work job and move up the Macro Social Worker career ladder. We are fortunate to have Rachel L. […]
7 Career Tips for Macro Social Workers
Career Advice Every Macro Social Worker Needs to Know Editor’s Note: This interview with Laurel Hitchcock, PhD was originally published in June 2015 and remains one of the most comprehensive resources on macro social work careers on this site. The core interview content and career guidance are as relevant today as when Laurel first shared […]
How to Network in 4 Easy Steps
Are you a bit shy and/or nervous about networking? Do you wish there was a formula to follow to make the whole process easier? If yes, you are likely to find the guidance provided by the 20 Minute Networking Meeting book (affiliate link) by Marcia Ballinger and Nathan Perez helpful. There are four primary steps to […]
Family/Couples Therapy – Improving Relationships
Family and/or Couples’ Therapy Have you wanted to know what a family/couples’ therapist does and/or what you could do to improve the communications in your family unit? These are some of the questions explored in an interview with Laurel Wiig, Ph.D., MFT., who is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. Laurel has advanced clinical training […]
Do You Earn Above or Below Average for a Social Worker?
As per the 2009 study commissioned by the National Association of Social Workers (NASW) (results of which were released in May 2010), the median base annual salary for a social worker is $55,000 with 12% earning $90,000 or more per year, and 12% earning less than $30,000. When looking at the median hourly wage [for social workers […]





