Career questions tagged social-work
When I graduate, I will have a Master in Social Work. I was told that VA jobs are top earning jobs in this field. I am a civilian. What are my chances of making it to an interview? What can I do to improve my odds?
#work #social-work #veteranadministration #working #career
What type of degree should I get if I want to work for a nonprofit organization?
#nonprofits #social-work
Should I go straight through to my PhD?
Should I get my masters and work while getting my PhD, or should I go straight through and get my PhD, interning along the way? Which way gets me more experience, and which would insure that I will have a job? #social-work #PhD #internship #masters #PhD #MSW
Should my personality type dictate my career?
In school, we had to take personality tests to find our 'perfect career fits'. For the Myers-Briggs test, I got INTP (Introvert iNtuitive Thinking Perception), which is not known for its empathy. While it is true that I am not the most socially adept, nor am I the best at expressing (true) emotion, I am passionate about becoming a social worker and helping as many kids as I can. Should I? Or should I pick a career that fits my personality type? #social-work #INTP #career
What can I do to prepare for a career in Public Policy?
I am currently in the social work program at my college, with a minor in political science. There are only 3 classes in public policy available at my school, which I plan to take in the next 3 years. I am interested in macro social work and social policy. What can I do as a college student with limited academic resources to get more experience in public policy and get more involved? #social-work #school #public-policy #government
What courses do you need to become a social worker?
I'm a CareerVillage staff member and I'm posting this because we know that many young people are looking for the answer to this question. This is among the most popular questions searched by youth, and we're hoping you will take a moment to share your response to it. Thank you! #college #classes #courses #academic-advising #social-work #social-worker Things you can consider for this specific question... What education is required to become a social worker? What types of college courses would be required for someone going into social work? Are there any electives that may be helpful, but not required? If you are a social worker, what types of classes did you take to prepare you?
What subjects are needed to become a social worker?
I'm a CareerVillage staff member and I'm posting this because we know that many young people are looking for the answer to this question. This is among the most popular questions searched by youth, and we're hoping you will take a moment to share your response to it. Thank you! #college #college-major #social-work #social-worker Things you can consider for this specific question... What did you study in order to go into social work? Is there one path of study, or could you go to school for multiple different things? What courses are beneficial for someone wanting to go into social work? What path did you take to become a social worker?
In what kind of professions can you do victim/minority advocacy?
#communityoutreach #advocacy #restorativejustice #law #law-enforcement #criminal-justice #community #outreach #nonprofit #service #social-service #social-work
What is it like working in public policy?
I am getting a degree in social work, but my interest lies in the macro side of the profession. I was looking at getting a degree in public policy after I finish undergrad, but I'm not sure what exact jobs there are in public policy. What skills are taught? Would I work for a company or for a city? If you have any insight, please share! #public-policy #policy #social-work #political-science #graduate-school #mpp
What specific skills do I need to be a community organizer?
Right now I am a social work major with a minor in political science at a university in Texas. I want to go into community organizing in the local area, and in the future in other areas. I have a broad idea of what a community organizer does, but I would love to get firsthand information about the things you learned or know are necessary to do the job. #social-work #political-science #community-organizing #community
Careers in Social Work
I’m working towards my Masters in SW. What are some careers that involve more therapy and working with families and teens? Even foster families and teens. #social-work #social-worker #pyschology
Will I actually be able to succeed as a Social Worker?
I really want to help people but also be able to provide for myself while being happy. How will I know if my job will be self fulfilling? I want to make money but more imporatantly I want to be happy. But I don’t know if all the debt I’ll be in after college is worth it, I’m not rich. I’ve also been debating if I should volunteer in Africa after I graduate but everyone is telling me that it’s a bad idea. I just want to make sure I’m getting myself into something I’ll enjoy as much as I think I will. #social-work #money
Is it possible to live comfortably while working in the volunteer industry?
I hope to serve others and volunteer as a career path. While I feel serving others is my calling, I don't exactly want to live in poverty. So, is it possible to live comfortably while also being able to serve others? In addition, is a career like that able to be balanced with a typical social life? #volunteer #nonprofit #money #career #social-work
Should I get a work study job that is related to my major?
I want to major in business marketing, but I was wanting to get a work study in the rec center. #workstudy #major #social-work
Social Work
What is your best piece of advice for those going beginning their Master's in Social Work? #grad-school #graduate-school #masters #social-work
What are some careers available in social justice and social activism for immigration? Do I have to become an immigration lawyer to help?
I'm currently a high school senior on my way to college. And immigration is a topic I'm passionate about. I'm very interested in pursuing a career in social justice that will improve and impact the lives of immigrants living within our country. I know that many people tend to pursue careers in immigration law. But I was wondering if there are any other careers outside of law that could help the cause. I'm not sure if I have what it takes to become a lawyer. I also love math and foreign languages. So, what would be a good language to learn if I were to go into immigration, besides Spanish? (I'm bilingual.) Thanks! #immigration #immigration-law #social-work #social-justice #foreign-languages #activism #activists #non-profit #humanitarian #human-rights rights
What is the hardest thing about being a social worker?
Currently a social work major #internships #social-work
What are some of the best parts about being a social worker?
That is what I plan to go to college for #social-work
What personally helped you decide what major/career to pursue?
I'm a high school senior who still is not sure of what major/career to pursue and would really appreciate guidance and personal experience about when and how you decided on your path. #career #career-counseling #career-development #job #careers #changing-careers #expert #advice #career-paths #career-path #career-choice #growing-jobs #undecided #confused #needhelp #major #majors #decidingmajor #college-major #choosing-major #doctor #computer #computer-science #engineering #nursing #nurse #registered-nurses #lawyer #accounting #business #psychology #environmental-science #real-estate #teacher #teaching #education #marketing #social-work
What is the most difficult part of getting a master's degree?
I'm just starting my master's program at Utah State University and am finding that it is different than most of my bachelor's levels classes. #social-work #masters-degree
What is a Day in the Life like for a social worker?
I am interested in majoring in sociology in college? #sociology #social-work
How do I create my own internship opportunity?
This summer I want to pursue an internship in government or nonprofits. In my local area there aren't a lot of opportunities for me, a first year college student. What would be the best way to approach some of the places and people I am interested in working with to create my own internship experience? Would I draft my own idea of what I would be doing first, or would that step come after reaching out to the different offices and organizations that I am interested in working with? #internships #government #nonprofits #experience #social-work #civic-and-social-organization #community-outreach
How do I find a job in a social work background?
I am Siva from India. I have pg in the master of social work, please guide me how to get a job. #social-work #career #job-search
Can I get advice on social work and politics?
Right now I am pursuing a bachelors degree in Social Work. I am also pursuing a minor in public administration and a certificate in community resource management. Recently I have become interested in politics and local government. If I do eventually run for office or pursue a local government position, would a degree in social work put me at a disadvantage from other candidates? #social-work #politics #political-campaigns #government #local-government
What kind of job can you get with a social work major?
Will a major in social work give me the education to have an actual job in the non-profit sector, or will it give me the training to be a volunteer? What sort of job can I get with a Social Work major and how can I help people? #social-work #volunteering
Is Social Work a Good Major??
I want to help people... I love helping people. However, with a major in social work and doing that full time, will I have enough of an income to pay off my college debt? Or would it be better to major in something else and then volunteer to help people? I would love to help people full time, but I also want to make sure that I have enough money for a comfortable life. #social-work #volunteering
Child, Family and School Social Worker
Hey I understand that a child, family and school social worker, work with children and families who are struggling with social and psychological issues at schools, in the home or in their communities. And these environments interact with a wide variety of issues related to children, families and school life. But what is a day like in the social working business? #social-work #children #family
I want to major in emphasis of soical work. What things do i need to know before going into this field of study?
The reason why I'm asking about this is because I want to know from others people experience in being a social worker, what to expect and what not to expect. Mostly get more advice. #MajorInSociology #social-work
Is a career as a social worker worth it?
Helping people is my passion and what I want to do as a career, but my parents tell me that I won't make enough money doing it. Do the #benefits of being able to #help people outweigh the drawbacks of a small salary? #social-work
What is the best time in your college career to do a study abroad?
#social-work #study-abroad